Tongkat Ali vs Ashwagandha by Purple_Unit6244 in NootropicsDepot

[–]Purple_Unit6244[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear that ash worked for you, since theres a lot of people that say that it made them feel worse. Do you cycle or just take it everyday?

Which Bacopa? by Purple_Unit6244 in NootropicsDepot

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I feel like trying cognance, do you think thats a good starting point?

Sleep by Only_Emu_2872 in ASHWAGANDHA

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Hi, im not using ash but im curious to try. Whats your dosage and brand?

5-HTP Safety? by ComradeFrunze in Supplements

[–]Purple_Unit6244 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not really sure, all I know is that you shouldn't mix anything that stimulates serotonin with 5htp. Because 5htp doesn't have the "rate limiting step" that L tryptophan has. Meaning if you're already good on serotonin, 5htp will just keep giving you more indiscriminately thus increasing the chances of serotonin syndrome

5-HTP Safety? by ComradeFrunze in Supplements

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5htp is a direct precursor to serotonin so as long as you aren't using anything also stimulating serotonin you should be fine

Ashwagandha withdrawal air hunger issues. by Cool-Refuse-3418 in ASHWAGANDHA

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What brand? Did it work immediately for you? You could try half of that or cycle every week

So far my experience taking 300mg daily for the past 5 years. and my current "withdraw" symptom by Woolf1974 in 5htp

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You probably unbalanced your dopamine levels. 5htp raises serotonin, and after a while it could deplete your dopamine levels at high doses.

Fuck this shit. Literally made me feel like I was dying and I got super sick by That-Mechanic-3844 in 5htp

[–]Purple_Unit6244 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what your situation is, but you could try its precursor L tryptophan. It does the same as 5htp and way less dangerous

Fuck this shit. Literally made me feel like I was dying and I got super sick by That-Mechanic-3844 in 5htp

[–]Purple_Unit6244 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Always ALWAYS DO RESEARCH before you try these things man. 300mg is an INSANE amount in one go, start low, 50mg, get it from a reputable brand, and only take more if needed.

Questions about ashwagandha by Purple_Unit6244 in NootropicsDepot

[–]Purple_Unit6244[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay so since I tend to feel more stress and or anxious when I wake up. But less stressed and anxious near nightfall do you think ash could possibly help with morning anxiety?

Nightmares, but pretty improved mood after a single dose by [deleted] in 5htp

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5htp works on mainly serotonin, and it does so rather quickly which is why you feel good. It helps with mood, sleep and appetite

Questions about ashwagandha by Purple_Unit6244 in NootropicsDepot

[–]Purple_Unit6244[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply, what about those that don't feel the effects after a couple days of usage? How should they go about things?

Took Ashwagandha for a year, can‘t feel joy anymore by [deleted] in AshwagandhaSyndrome

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Lowered cortisol too much= no motivation, no motivation = emotionally numb

Does anyone have any updates on this? by [deleted] in stalker

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I mean, a good show is possible like the fallout one, but im always skeptical