My wife is currently taking Metformin for PCOS. Are there any known reactions or side effects from taking L-Theanine with Metformin? Google didn’t yield much information, wondering if anyone has experience taking both

Hi, I have been taking 5 grams of Creatine for a year now from the VITAXTRONG brand (see pic 1) which comes with a 5 grams scoop, and it's been good but when I went to buy it, they had run out so I bought a different brand, the AMIX one (second pic), but it is still the same "Creatine Monohydrate" however the AMIX one says to take 3 grams, so, do I follow this and lower my dosage because the instructions say so or can I still take my usual daily 5 grams with the new brand?
Thanks.

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Does anyone knows how much whey protein it should be consumed on a day?

I took NOW brand NAC. 600mg NAC. 25mg selenium. 50mg Molybdenum. I took two capsules a day. I still feel a little nauseous, which may not be caused by it.

Many known brands like NOW or Life Extension do not sell Muira Puama supplements, and I am unfamiliar with any of the brands that do sell this. Would really appreciate any recommendations

I recently bought some French Pine Bark tablets to try. They were on a sale and are usually pretty expensive.

Me and my mum started on 2 tablets a day as recommended. I got it for her because I read that it will help with hair loss and I just am trying it for general health.

What we did not expect was that my mother's eyesight started improving dramatically. She was shocked. She could now read subtitles on TV without her glasses and read books without glasses. I was also amazed when I see her watching TV without her usual glasses. This was only after 2 weeks as well.

I went online and did some research and it did say that eyesight can improve after a few months, especially for diabetics. (My mum is pre-diabetic)

But I just want to know if my mum's sudden improvement is a flux, or due to something else, or does anyone else have any experience with French Pine Bark?

Personally, I've yet to experience any dramatic changes from eating the tablets.

i just had abdominal surgery and am getting back into the gym after physical therapy. what supplements do i need? i know protein powder because my doctor has said to and i don’t get enough protein in normally. i do take ghost hydration powder about once or twice a day as well as iron and vitamin d supplements. do i really need preworkout? what does it really do for you? does it work like energy drinks? i drink a lot of those and they aren’t the best for me so if it’s similar but healthier i’d be interested

I just turned 36. I've been lifting for over 20 years to varying degrees of intensity. I used to be a borderline bodybuilder, but after injuries piled up in my late 20s and priorities shifted, I mostly just lift to maintain and for health and everyday aesthetics now. Still lifting hard, but not pushing myself to my absolute limits anymore, though I'm still easily in the 1000 pound club.

I'm about 5'11" and 235 pounds, so I'm already large and muscular, but I've never used any kind of supplement or drug except for plain protein - just whey and casein. No experience with anything else, not even pre-workout supps. Everyone's always told me that not using creatine was holding me back, and I'm kind of curious to try it, but I admit that while the idea of having more strength during my workouts and getting better results is pretty appealing, especially since I've been on a plateau on many exercises for a long time, I'm not that interested in retaining water and getting a bulky, swollen look. I feel like I'm already pretty much the size I want to be, and could even stand to drop to 225 or so if I wanted my muscles to show more definition. If creatine would blow me up to 250 and mess with the fit of my clothes, I think I'd be inclined to skip it.

I also have type 1 diabetes, which I hear is sometimes cited to recommend against creatine usage. It is very well controlled, though, with zero side effects after almost 20 years and extremely well controlled sugars, so I don't know if it really matters for me. With how low my blood sugar stays, there shouldn't be much risk of kidney damage now or basically ever.

Taking all of this into account, do you think someone in my position should try creatine supps? Or would it be overkill for a guy entering middle age?

Thanks in advance for weighing in.

Hello!

I have a general question regarding supplements for "greens".

Will anybody share their experience with taking a "greens" supplement, please?

I'm curious about taking them. I'm pretty healthy and wanted to know if it would actually boost my sports performance. I would appreciate it if you also share your supplement brand. I was looking into Legion brand, but trying to see if there are those out there that may provide a review.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post.

I’ve been taking Magnesium for a month now and up until now my periods have been regular. My recent period has been light but ongoing for two weeks now. I’m not pregnant and have had no issues with my IUD.

When i take it, i get heart palpitations. Does anyone get this too?

Like the title states. I've had this issue for a while, these days, I have a lot of stress, anxiety as well. thanks

Hey guys I have recently switched from normal d3 pills to d3+ k2 and have notice heightened anxiety , was wondering what I can do or if I need to stop k2 altogether again. I take it in pill form 5k iu and 100mcg k2 mk7 once daily . I also take 300mg of magnesium in citrate form in my multivitamin in the day and 120mg of magnesium in glycinate form at night , so 420mg of elemental magnesium total . What could cause this and what should I do?

I always see suggestions for magnesium that will cause drowsiness/help with sleep. But for those of us that would like to dose 2x per day, what about a morning dose of Magnesium? What forms are good to take in the morning that will not cause lethargy all day?

Do not dare say anything like l theanine, magnesium, d3, valerian, lemon balm, melatonin, vitamin c, etc… no simpletons allowed. Periodt🥵

Hey Reddit,

I’m on a mission to optimize my energy, focus, mood, and recovery while juggling a fitness routine, some mental health meds, and the lingering echo of every childhood insult that built my winning personality. Fitness has been my lifeline—it makes me hate myself a little less every day, which I call progress. But balancing all this isn’t easy, so I need your wisdom.

Here’s What I’m Working With:

Meds:

• 10mg Trintellix (for depression/anxiety/OCD)
• 50mg Vyvanse (for ADHD/Binge Eating Disorder)

Supplements I’m Taking:

• Omega-3
• Vitamin D3 + K2
• L-theanine + Magnesium
• Multivitamin
• CoQ10
• Creatine
• Taurine

What I’ve Tried and Quit:

• NAC: Clashed with Vyvanse like I clash with normal human emotions.
• Rhodiola Rosea: Headaches, because clearly my brain likes to bully me too.

My Lifestyle:

• BJJ 4x/week: Nothing says “therapy” like getting arm-barred by someone half my size.
• 5K Runs 3x/week: Because what’s a little leg pain compared to existential dread?
• Strength Training 4x/week: I lift so I can carry my childhood baggage with better form.

This routine keeps me grounded—or at least stops me from spiralling completely—but ADHD and depression don’t exactly make things seamless. I’m looking for supplements to improve focus, energy, mood, and recovery, while also surviving this chaotic circus I call my life.

Supplements I’m Considering:

1. Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC): For brain fog and focus. Maybe it’ll stop me from losing my phone five times a day.
2. Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA): For antioxidants and brain health—because my neurons deserve a little love.
3. Alpha-GPC: To (hopefully) help my brain work better than a dial-up modem.
4. Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN): Anti-aging and energy—because I’d like to feel 25 again, even if my knees say otherwise.

What I Need Help With:

1. Personal experiences with these or similar supplements. Did they help? Or just lighten your wallet?
2. Dosage advice—what worked without turning your brain into a circus?
3. Other supplement recommendations you might have for anxiety and energy?

Also, I’m a complete noob when it comes to supplements, so don’t hold back—any and all suggestions are welcome. I’m doing my best to keep this chaos balanced, but I could really use some advice from anyone who’s been down this road.

Thanks in advance for helping me level up my brain and body while I try not to disappoint my therapist. You’re all legends!

Hi all, does anybody have experience with usage of above for weight loss.

example - enterosatys (targedys) containing Hafnia Alvei strain, or probiotics containg L. gasseri, L. plantarum etc

The Ashwagandha I bought from a brand called Horbaasch is becoming less effective. What’s the most superior brand for this supplement?

which source of supplement anthocyanins is the best?

I’ve had most success with supplements taking them sublingual and wanted to know if anyone has experience doing this with magnesium.

Thoughts?

Dr Berg’s video started popping up, each one of it being about Vitamin D3. Considering that I do not go out of my house at all, I caved and bought some Vitamin D3 from iherb. I’ve done my own research, and many suggests around that much IU for people with little to no sun exposure.

Now here’s the thing. I got my Vitamin D3 supplement today and took 1 pill. I literally cannot sleep. I feel full of energy at literally 4:30 AM which I’m making this reddit post. Is this a side effect of taking too much IU of Vitamin D3 then? It’s very weird because this has never happened to me before, so I speculate it to be one of the reasons. Please enlighten me if any of you are familiar with this!

EDIT: I took it after lunch.

Anyone have success with CBD oil to treat anxiety?

For background info I'm an autistic adult who struggles with anxiety, trauma, and depression. I've been on SSRIs and anti-depressants but have seen no improvements and some side effects (irritability, fatigue, forgetfulness).

I do take magnesium glycinate, l-theanine (I drink green tea daily). I might also look into ashwaghanda.

What supplement really knocks you out taking it before bed? Sometimes I travel for work and I don’t have so much hours to sleep. It would be nice having something that makes me fall asleep so fast so I can optimize the hours I have available.

I tried instant release/extended release melatonin 1.5mg, but it does not really put me asleep fast.

Magnesium bysglicinate gives me even more troubles falling asleep.

L-theanine and apigenin are meh, not a noticeable quick effect.

Any recommendations are appreciated.

Thanks!

Anyone take sam-e for ADHD? Or is it just for depression?

I try to research compounds and brands and such when I buy supplements, as I imagine most of us do, and I very often find that the "serving size" on the capsules is roughly half of what I find as typically recommended doses. I know that many recommend using powders and mixing yourself, but with 2 babies, I ain't got time for that.

Is this just an industry marketing standard, putting small doses in capsules to market them as a longer supply than they would be with proper dosage?

I know different people have different results and such, but the half dose trend seems to be consistent across many well-respected brands, and I often find old reddit threads where people say, yeah just take 2 every day.

Just curious about this, thanks for reading.

My N-Acetylcysteine levels are very high and my glutathione is a bit low, based on my organic acids test. I'm not taking NAC. What are some supplements I can take to help increase the conversion of NAC into Glutathione? Also, if you happen to know, what are some reasons why someone might have trouble with this conversion?

I've always been one to take zinc. Being in my mid fifties and a bit of a fitness junkie, weightlifting, spinning etc...I've always looked at zinc as one of the proven supps to help keep hormone levels in the normal range. I've recently read that zinc supplementation can cause copper deficiencies that can lead to issues (fatigue, body temperature irregularities, immune issues...) I take 50mg of zinc bisglycinate along with 200mg magnesium bisglycinate and B6 nightly....should I be concerned with a copper deficiency? if so do I need to add a copper supplement to the mix?