(Part 3) Best vitamin b supplements according to redditors
We found 840 Reddit comments discussing the best vitamin b supplements. We ranked the 273 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
L-theanine. The linked brand and dosage (x2) is what I take to counteract any hangover induced anxiety. Works pretty well. Sometimes after 12 hours or so I take one or two more and life's good. A single dose of GABA on top of that will even make it so I can get a nap in. I am not a doctor and for all I know this could kill you or even me the next time I do it, but from what I've read the dosage that I am working with in the timetable I'm using is nothing groundbreaking. Also, I should be clear, I am not saying to take these things when you are still drunk, that is probably a bad idea. I'm not saying to take them at all, I have just found that they work for me.
5-HTP is sold over the counter as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid.
L-tryptophan is a natural amino acid and is a compound used in the creation of serotonin and can also be bought over the counter in supplement form (used as an antidepressant and sleep aid) but it also occurs naturally in many foods.
As Anonymous_69 stated, Vitamin B (particularly B6) works well too as it helps convert the tryptophan into serotonin. Vitamin B also helps in the generation of dopamine.
>start taking B12 supplements which are both very expensive
Mine costs $8 for a 1 year supply...
You pretty much hit it on the head for me, I suspected it was the pills. Ratio is right, and you said the color was good. Cellulose is probably just the shell (which admittedly probably weighs a lot. It's flavorless, and you removed probably all of it by breaking the caps. However, Magnesium stearate can be bitter, and it's hard to avoid when buying pills. So that was my guess.
I always use 100% riboflavin bought pure. You can buy it here on amazon for 50 grams at 12 bucks, which will last you an eternity.
I change it up from time to time, but right now it's this.
Pure Advantage B-12 Methylcobalamin Spray, 1 Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014JOBXS/
You might also have trouble absorbing b12 (which is why my omni friends has b12 deficiency), so if you can it might be worth having your doctor check for pernicious anemia. Good luck!!
Yes! I started taking GABA, which is supposed to help with sleep and anxiety. This honestly stopped it for me, but your mileage may vary.
Link: https://smile.amazon.com/NOW-GABA-500-200-Capsules/dp/B001DB6LPS/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1493729123&sr=1-4&keywords=gaba
If this this too expensive, maybe hit me up. I can throw a few bucks your way to help.
At about $7 for a year and a half supply, why would you want to?
https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Bounty-Vitamin-Dissolve-Tablets/dp/B00VX14ULK
2500mcg of cyanocobalamin is a weekly dose, so this would last you 75 weeks.
Just buy the ingredients separately and clone the formula. there's 11 of them. It should cost significantly less and will hold much more time.
Vitamin B6
Alpha GPC
Vinpocetine
Bacopa
you get the idea..
Niacinamide is a HG ingredient for me and has helped clear up my skin immensely. I will never go without it again!
That being said, I too have used the TO Niacinamide 10% + Zinc and it also irritated my skin. I believe the 10% concentration is just too much. I've since gone back to my #1 which is Clear Skin by PCA. It is a lot more expensive unfortunately (which is why I was trying the TO) but at only 5% niacinamide it is much more gentle.
You can also buy niacinamide (also known as vitamin B 3 ) in powder form rather cheaply. If you have a scale and can do some math you can add it to your favorite moisturizer (I would start at 2% and work your way up from there)
Just want to point out, that the ZMA supplement is very overpriced. If i understand correctly, it's 3 tablets each day, so it lasts 60 days for ~$23.
Here after a bit of searching on amazon i found:
Magnesium - $7 - 180 days
Zinc - $10 - 250 days
The B-6 should be also in the multivitamin, but if not, then:
B-Complex - $10 - 150 days - and it's even more B-vitamins and I would recommend taking B-Complex supplement.
So there you have it, for $27 you have supplements for at least 150 days VS 60 days on $23. Mind you I am not even from USA, so i guess you can find even better deals.
Klar, bin gerade nicht zuhause und kann nicht genau nachsehen, aber wenn ich mich richtig erinnere, hab ich aktuell das hier:
https://www.amazon.de/Methylcobalamin-8-Monats-Versorgung-Premium-Qualit%C3%A4t-Hebe-Nutrition/dp/B01N2NZXJC/ref=sr_1_29?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1550697051&sr=1-29&keywords=vitamin+b12
Gibt aber auch viele andere vergleichbare Angebote bei Amazon.
/Edit: Früher hatte ich das, fand ich auch gut:
https://www.amazon.de/SOLGAR-VIT-B12-1000mcg-250COMP/dp/B00020IAPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1402924381&sr=8-1&keywords=solgar+b12
Online is your best bet. Also, if you ever want extra yellow noodles, try adding some riboflavin powder https://www.amazon.com/BulkSupplements-Riboflavin-Vitamin-Powder-grams/dp/B00F7URNTE?th=1
I use this. Love it, and it's cheap.
Vitamin B-12 Complex Sublingual Liquid, 2 Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZIXJMS/
Congrats on the incoming munchkin!
Now, I don't have any first hand experience myself, but I've researched this issue for family members before.
The prenatal vitamin you'll probably want is this: http://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Light-Prenatal-Multivitamin-150-Count/dp/B00115BJ30
It's food-based so it should sit well with your tummy, and it's totally vegan. Best to take it during meals. Personally I'd recommend splitting each tablet in half, take one of the halves(The larger one if you cut unevenly) at breakfast, and the other half at dinnertime. Otherwise probably just in the morning.
You definitely want to avoid Fish Oil, the mercury content does more damage than the Omega 3's can do good. I recommend this instead: http://www.amazon.com/Ovega-3-Vegetarian-Softgels-500-Count/dp/B004LL7AXE/
Direct source of DHA sourced from golden algae(Which is where a lot of fish get it from in the first place!), grown in algae factories so there should be no fear of mercury contamination. Since you're pregnant I'd probably say take one at breakfast time, and another at dinner time, as their content isn't quite as high as Fish Oil pills.
Finally, definitely want to make sure you're getting enough B12, so I wouldn't rely on the multivitamin for that. I'd say get this: http://www.amazon.com/Aerobic-Life-AdvantageTM-Methylcobalamin-500mcg/dp/B0014JOBXS
Take a spray once per day in the morning with breakfast(You can even spray it into your drink/food). Little bit overkill, but with B12 that's not a problem, and since you're nomming for two, it can only help!
Good luck parenting! :D
I've been using liquid b-12 for several years and cannot praise it enough. Just put a dose under your tongue in the morning for 30 seconds then chug a glass or two of water.
https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Bounty-Strength-Liquid-Vitamin/dp/B006BY0JPA?th=1
That's not going to be good enough - I recommend these Solgar B12 nuggets, one nugget twice per week. They are sublingual (dissolve under the tongue) or you can chew them. I just chew them. They taste like candy.
Keep in mind that though this represents 80% of your daily B12, you would need to eat it at three separate points during the day in order to absorb it at a reasonable level. Or, to put this another way, just straight eating this block would not actually give you 80% of your B12 RDA.
The good news is all sorts of other products like soy/almond milk and meat substitutes are also fortifying in a similar way, making it easier than ever to consume your B12 in multiple servings throughout the day. Or any one of a number of exceedingly cheap and safe supplements of 2500mg, once a week, and you are good to go.
Some fun facts: B12 prevents hangovers, plus it makes tonic water glow. :) I used this sublingual one for our wedding drinks dance party. I'm not sure how well a child would absorb it though, as they suggest keeping it under your tongue for 30 seconds, which is hard to do even as an adult, as you tend to want to swallow.
This is the b-12 I use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014BA0OA/ref=sxr_rr_xsim1_a_it?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2286650982&pd_rd_wg=UCUaE&pf_rd_r=M15FWFZ28YEC7J4EA13Q&pf_rd_s=desktop-rhs-carousels&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B0014BA0OA&pd_rd_w=GMUoK&pf_rd_i=vegan+b-12&pd_rd_r=60XV6KK4NFKP0EAG5WH1&ie=UTF8&qid=1481574573&sr=1
I really hope it's not poop b-12 haha
Or this one ... https://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Active-Complete-Complex/dp/B00DHTQNQ6/
So is "sustained release" the same as flush free? This is the one I purchased from Amazon last go around and I'm wondering if it's worthwhile or not.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00028LV8K?keywords=niacin&qid=1451944979&ref_=sr_1_2&s=hpc&sr=1-2
Thanks for the advice. I can second B12 and Probiotics. I'll look into the other items. :)
Sublingual B12 helped me a lot in the early days with energy and focus. Now it doesn't seem to do as much which I take to mean I'm absorbing more vitamins the old-fashioned way. I take this: https://www.amazon.com/Solgar-Vitamin-Nuggets-1000-Count/dp/B00020IAPA/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1496060078&sr=1-8&keywords=sublingual%2Bb12&th=1
Probiotics are definitely recommended. My GI doc said to try several strains until I found one that helped.
Avoiding dairy still seems to be a must for me, which is irritating as Indian food is the only restaurant food I feel comfortable eating, and it's usually cooked in butter. I get away with a little dairy, but any more and my stomach feels like it was glutened. I just don't have the mental symptoms with dairy, just GI issues.
Question for you: Why did your friend go GF due to Lyme? I had Lyme disease as a child and it messed with my body for years afterwards. My takeaway from that experience was that it's a disease doctors don't really understand. I'm curious what connection her doctor found?
Yep it is natural (vitamin b8). I would recommend using combination of D Chiro and Myo, as D Chiro improves absorption of Myo. I use this brand of inositol , however there are others that people like as well. I take 2050mg a day. I found in brought my cycles back, i have less mood swings. One of my girlfriend, after starting inositol was able to get pregnant in couple of months. I also like that it is natural, so better for your health.
I was taking this one when the symptoms started:
Nature Made Super B Complex Tablets, 140 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005D0DTS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_s6ioyb1WHQJQW
And since then, I have taken this one a few times and my symptoms get significantly worse. The most recent occasion was yesterday and the symptoms were the worst they've been since the first 3-4 days of them occurring:
Nature's Bounty Super B-complex with Folic Acid Plus Vitamin C, 150-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014D2GEK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_P7ioybGRVP533
I’ve been using this one for two years now and love it! It lasts me about three months of one spritz under my tongue daily
I'm pretty sure this doesn't count as source talk, so here's a link to the stuff I use. Good price, pills aren't too massive.
Anything from 1.5g to 2g a day should be good. People will tell you to split them up to minimize flush, but ignore those nerds. Just take it all at once (along with the aspirin). The first few days you may get a super, super mild flush, but then it'll be gone. Wait like a month before stopping the aspirin, then try a dose without it and see how the flush goes.
I take this.
Other supplements you may want to look into that may aid in your situation (when you are in the position to expand your stack):
Rhodiola Rosea
Panax Ginseng
Acetyl L-Carnitine
Remember, step one should be adjusting your diet, exercise, and sleep!
This is really the best one out there - Solgar - Vitamin B12, 1000 mcg, 250 Nuggets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00020IAPA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oJtQAbMYW5WW5
it can just don't overdo it. start with 400mcg methylfolate or less and don't go over 800mcg a day.
this is a really good b complex that isn't too excessive: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CFD0TC4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ideas about your current stack:
Maybe drop the oxiracetam for a while, I've read a few anecdotes on the racetams (and also bacopa, interestingly enough) about them "dulling" your emotions, while not always a bad thing, it can be to a degree in some people.
Consider going half alpha-gpc and half cdp-choline (300mg alpha-gpc, 250mg cdp-choline) here or here, some people notice more benefit with CDP-choline for mood
Switch out your multivitamin, ashwagandha, b-complex, zinc, next time in favour of Legion Triumph. It's got a few adaptogens in it (lavender, rhodiola, garlic might be one too, a small amount of acetylcysteine)
Drop the caffeine for a while and just try the theanine on it's own. A lot of people don't realize that caffeine can have a negative impact on your mood when used regularly, and not intermittently (a few times a week)
10,000IU of Vitamin D long term might be excessive, try tapering down to 5000IU (and Triumph also has 2000IU in it right now, so maybe even just 1000-3000IU or from an independent supplement)
Definitely drop the yohimbe/yohimbine. Maca can be good, tribulus I've read reports of it negatively effecting mood in people as well (agitation/irritability).
For the zinc/magnesium, they're both good, but if you're already getting enough zinc in your multi, you might be overdoing it. Magnesium is fine in large doses (as long as you don't get diarrhea! Then split up your doses more).
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Obviously the light box will help. I'd also advise some quick HIIT in the morning time (4 sets of 10-20 squats as fast as possible, depending on your level of activity, with minimal rests in between) to get you up and about for the day. You can even do squats, push ups, glute bridges, and burpees, or something (one or two sets of each). This will take the absolute piss out of you for 5-10 minutes after, but that's a perfect opportunity to stand in the shower and pant like a dying dog.
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Improve your sleep too! It's not just about getting up and doing crap, make sure you're sleeping at least 7 hours a day, or try for the next two weeks getting at least one hour more of sleep every single day, and see how that makes you feel. Get flux/twilight all that crap, turn off all the brightness on your laptops/phones after it gets dark outside, turn off the lights in your room 1-2 hours before bed, all that jazz.
If you're drinking heavily (14+ standard drinks a week in men, or 9+ in women) or even drinking to help you get to sleep some nights, definitely stop doing that. Even if it isn't to improve your sleep, it's got a shit load of negative health effects. Same thing goes with smoking, but it can be hard to quit/reduce both of these things. Try to avoid smoking/drinking less than 3 hours before bed, at least. Also avoid doing the same 3 hours after waking up.
Definitely avoid caffeine within 8 hours of bed time. Honestly I think cutting this out for a couple of weeks might help a decent amount (cutting out yohimbine more)
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Next comes potential supplements:
Taurine, 1-3g/day (I prefer to take 1g pre-workout and 1g at night before bed) here or here (or much much much cheaper in bulk from powder city)
Inositol 0.5-2g/day (some people notice it actually reduces the drive to do things in higher doses. here or here <--- you can also just eat more citrus fruits instead (oranges or cantaloupes are good sources), some grains are also good sources. <--- consider taking the same time as taurine
Acetylcysteine (0.6-2.4g/day), I take 0.6g in the morning and 0.6 around dinner time, I've noticed it's help a shit ton with my cravings for cigarettes too. It's a decent mood stabilizer in general, and glutamate excitoxicity = bad news bears for a lot of things. here or here. Also much cheaper in bulk, but whereas taurine/inositol have a pleasant taste, acetylcysteine smells and tastes a little bit like rotting eggs (sulfur smell, although it's funny taurine doesn't have that)...
Melatonin, 300mcg at night here or here (try this even if you feel like you sleep fine, seriously)
You could also consider switching out your oxiracetam for some ALCAR/Carnitine (at 0.5-2g/day, avoiding it later in the evening) and Carnitine also might have some mild mood boosting effects in addition to it's cognitive benefits, and exercise benefits.
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Oh if you'd like, you can use my coupon code from iherb for some $5 off your first order, it's JIT328... but a decent amount of this crap is actually cheaper on amazon if you buy it from there (or in bulk from other places like powdercity), so just do whatever is cheapest for you.
Use a little bit of vitamin B2: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F7URNTE
You can make a bright yellow green one. Plus you can control the ingredients better because you aren't stuck with whatever else is in the tonic water.
Edit: Here's a picture of a glowing drink I made with it. I am holding a UV flashlight in my hand to make it glow.
http://imgur.com/a/6LyOQ
Sure thing: BulkSupplements Pure Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) Powder (100 grams) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GW2LXTM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_m6glGopFoQHnP
It depends on what the problem is, to be honest.
First you should see if you can find what I call a "sounding board." It's just someone who will let you scream and yell and rant or cry and be miserable but not offer advice/consolation unless you specifically ask for it. This is really cathartic, I don't know why.
Second, take a really hot shower and cry or scream. I'm not kidding, this is the most amazing release ever. From a brain chemistry/physiology perspective, what's happening is that all of your muscles are relaxing for the shower, then the screaming or crying (whatever you need to do) released endorphins, but EXTRA endorphins because all of your body is relaxed from the shower, and that gives you a really nice calm, sometimes happy afterglow type feeling. This is especially effective because when you have this calm/clear headed afterglow, you can find answers to your problems or finally release whatever is bothering you OR you can be in the right mindset to take steps towards solving your problems, both physical and mental steps forward :) It's a really incredible release. An alternative to shower is really hot bath, with the lights off. Just close your eyes, relax, and cry or scream or just lay there silently and let everything go...very nice.
I have lots of other things that help me out, if you're interested. Something that I've found works surprisingly well is just taking a complete "B" vitamin...it really fights off the "I don't want to get out of bed, I hate my life, I'm not going anywhere, I can't do anything, I just want to make up alternative realities in my head and stay in bed all day" mindset. [This] (http://www.amazon.com/Solgar-B-Complex-Vegetable-Capsules-Count/dp/B000RZQNV8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1382111553&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=b+complex+100) is the one that I use and it's pretty affective :) It DID make me really sleepy and lethargic for the first three or four days that I took it, but once my body got used to it, I was fine :)
It's pretty common, here is NOW niacin on amazon.
I’ve read that metformin and low carb can eliminate the dark skin patches as these are directly caused by high insulin levels in the blood.
I’ve been talking myo inositol and d chiro per recommendations from this subreddit. I have always had a lot of hair on my head so I never thought too much of how much I shedded when I showered. The amount has significantly decreased since starting this supplement!
Ah yea. Not really max health, he was being facetious.
If you want to feel more alive in the mornings pop a vitamin B supplement with breakfast, it will make you more awake and feel better without the caffeine downside of energy drinks. I don't know if it will make you max health, but it allows me to do things in the first hour after waking up.
I take GABA practically everyday. I get panic attacks, I'm nervous all the time.. It helps.
[Link to amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Gaba-500mg-Capsules/dp/B001DB6LPS/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1487466515&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=gaba&amp;th=1)
Maybe somthing like this:
http://www.amazon.com/BulkSupplements-Vitamin-Cyanocobalamin-Powder-grams/dp/B00F7OOALY
Or this:
http://www.amazon.com/Sundown-Vitamin-Complex-Sublingual-Liquid/dp/B000ZIXJMS
I wouldn't use capsules or tablets in DIY or ready-made products because you won't be able to know the actual percentage or measurement. Some fillers are not for the skin like cellulose gum. It will make your skin really sticky.
Search for niacinamide powder on Amazon like 1 or 2.
I've been taking this sporadically for years:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ZIXJMS
I probably don't need it, but I don't see how it can hurt.
I have had pretty good luck with inositol.
I'm probably a 5-6 on a scale of 1-10 (1 being no OCD 10 being basically non-functional due to OCD) and I'm in a similar position of not being able to afford therapy or medications.
I found this after some research and I figured it was $10 a bottle so what the hell. It's been pretty amazing. During the day I'm at a 1.5 to 2. If I'm really worn out I go up to a 3.
It doesn't help me with extreme stress; if I'm really overloaded and stressed out I'll still have a lot of the same compulsions but they won't be as strong. I take 750mg/day when I get up and that seems to work just fine. On days I know will be bad I'll double up and that seems to help. I know that 3,000/day will make my heart flip into hummingbird mode. It's not pleasant.
After a while you don't even really notice the effects anymore. A few months back I tried going off just to see if I could cut down the number of pills I was taking per day and after a day or two I seriously regretted it. It's something you don't notice until it's not there anymore.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor nor am I giving medical advice. I am merely relating what helped me and if you are considering using inositol I suggest you seek counsel from a qualified medical professional prior to taking it.
Whoops, I the link. Just added it above: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CFD0TC4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
There's a mouth spray that is exactly for this that is on Amazon. 100% vegan and doesn't taste bad. Just one spray a day and you're good to go. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0014BA0OA?pc_redir=1398223606&amp;robot_redir=1
I give my two active big-for-their age vegan boys (1 and 3) these supplements. They love them (almost too much!):
http://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Vitamins-Liquid-Omega-3-2-Ounce/dp/B002XDQSUI/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1396756144&amp;sr=8-3-spell&amp;keywords=dha+liquicd
http://www.amazon.com/Pure-Vegan-B-12-Methlcobalamin-Spray/dp/B0014BA0OA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1396756184&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=b12+spray
During the winter, I also give them a vegan D3 spray: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007MDUS14/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A1XPIZ3ZP44EM1
These are kind of expensive but they last a long time. I probably buy them twice per year, so it's not terrible.
(Much) cheaper option that I use - https://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Active-Complete-Complex/dp/B00DHTQNQ6/
B and D vitamins are ones that I've read can most affect brain fog. I've been taking Vitamin D for a couple years, enough so that my levels went from 10 (out of a minimum 100) to normal and was able to cut my dose back from 5,000 units to a 2,500 unit pill.
I've never tested officially low for B vitamins, but my first (good) doctor suspected a MTHFR gene mutation, which affects B vitamin absorption. I've been on a special folate for that for years, and added in B1 and B2 about 6 months ago which helped some. However, just this week I stumbled across a different B Multivitamin which is specially formulated for the MTHFR mutation, and includes folate along with the B vitamins. I've only been taking it for 3 days, but it seems to be helping as I've had noticeably more energy and have been sleeping better the past couple of days despite some seriously increased stress levels.
As another poster noted, magnesium is also helpful, in fact in addition to helping with muscle aches and sleep it can assist with Vitamin D absorption. I take magnesium citrate which is the most common form.
The "normal" version of niacin (sold as just "niacin") causes a flush. If it's flush-free, it's usually in the form of niacinamide. Check the ingredient label. This, for example, is a "normal" flush-inducing version.
This is the one I take, I do 3 capsules a day for fertility more than anything.
http://www.amazon.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Inositol-Supports-Function/dp/B0001TNL3I?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0
Mine are capsules, so they don't have a taste. Maybe look for something like that?
But I don't have nausea yet (I was taking the B6 to lengthen my luteal phase while TTC), so I don't know for sure that they wouldn't set it off.
I've been using this for over a year now and it has a mild calming effect due to the inositol in it.
Solgar – B-Complex “100” Vegetable Capsules, 100 Count – Promotes Energy Metabolism https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RZQNV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UQF4Ab93TJWPQ
Is there different versions? I may pick some up to help with anxiety and feeling better.
Edit: I bought these a while ago but didn’t do much.
Jarrow Formulas Inositol Caps, Supports Liver Function, 750 mg, 100 Caps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001TNL3I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NaE7Ab6J2S3EB
TL;DR: Try adding niacin and lithium orotate, and look into tDCS or even TMS.
I can relate to what you're going through. I've been on Wellbutrin (300mg/daily) for the past 9 years, and I know it helps raise the lower floor of my depression. (I know this because, at the end of a 6-month hiatus to see if it was having any effect, I was worse than my worst days 20 years ago.) But it doesn't seem to do a whole lot more than that for me. I'm also on Vyvanse (40mg) for ADD, which it seems to help, but even though its a stimulant, it doesn't have much of a stimulatory effect on me. (This was true on a prescription for Adderall, as well; often were the times I'd take an Adderal with my morning vitamins and Wellbutrin and just go back to sleep for a few more hours.).
In addition to Wellbutrin and Vyvanse, here's what I've done or am doing that has helped incrementally with each addition. Your mileage may vary:
^1 Phenibut: only on days when the barometer is dropping appreciably below mean sea-level atmospheric pressure. I'm serious.
^2 Niacin: I learned of this one in this subreddit, I think. I titrated up to 2,000mg/day over the course of a week, and I try to take it with food in my stomach. But it has to be the regular niacin that causes the flushing the first week or so until your body is used to it, not the "extended release" or "no-flush" varieties.
^3 I only recently learned this is available as a mineral supplement. Anecdotally, 5mg is about what you get from lithium occurring naturally in some well-water supplies. My psychiatrist said 5mg isn't even one percent of the amount they give people to stabilize them in a clinical setting, but he also said I was welcome to try it if I wanted. I've only been on this for a week and a half and it may only be helping me sleep, but at least that.
^4 Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation: Did my research, including lurking on /r/tDCS, ended up getting that SSD model I linked to above. My psychiatrist wants me to look into whether Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) would be covered by my insurance (for example, from one of these places), and I said I would, but I first wanted to try this lower-cost, easier-to-implement method of tDCS -- since they are related therapies and target the same neuron areas of the brain, basically. He told me to go ahead and give it a try.
I have to say the last week, with the lithium and the tDCS, has felt mostly different for me. I think it's everything on the list, cumulatively, probably, but it feels especially like it could be the tDCS making the bigger difference, which I've only been doing for a week now. The device could be little more than a "Placebometer 3000," but I know that I tried a lower amperage (1mA) on Sunday and then tried a different montage (placement of electrodes) on Monday, and neither one seemed to be as effective, but today, returning to the initial one I listed above, I feel back on track.
I'm not sure if it is only a B12 difficeincy, I was taking this . More like a generalized deficiencies of all sort. Which is quite normal knowing the poor state of our digestive tube. It is malabsorption, not a deficiency in the food we eat. Well B12 is kinda special actually it is made by bacteria, we actually produce it in enough quantities in our colon but we need to get to our stomach so we can absorb, the joy of the modern hygienic life :p
For B12 I believe it is absorption start in the stomach. So first question do you have ulcers? low stomach acid ? GERD is a good indicator of having low stomach acid, in that case protein bounded B12 won't help you that much, maybe tablets you can put under your tongue?
weird.
i trust now foods.
i tried this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LVW8TU/
however, i started with their 100mg caps first.
try taking one of those 500mg now foods one, go to the gym, get a little sweaty on the treadmill, and get back with me
:)
seriously tho, before that experiment u may want to try a lower dose of that now foods niacin vit b3
cause it burnt like hell and felt like pins and needles and made me itch like crazy
tolerance builds tho.... eventually there may not be a reaction
which is when i start again, i start with the 100mg caps
I know my wife takes Myo Inositol with D Chiro Inositol. She says it helps her with her mood swings and also helps with some of her "women" issues. As far as I read (I love to researching all kinds of supplements) - D Chiro is good coz it increases effectiveness of myo.
Has anyone tried this combo before?
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I see some people in this thread recommend Magnesium and Choline, I will ask her to try it as well! I wish there was a single supplement that had all of them together. I remember she used to buy Myo and D Chiro separately as well, which I know, because I had to pay my credit card bill, and it is pretty expensive :)
Now she uses combined one, and she says it does the same thing.
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I got mine off amazon. Worked wonders with my ovulation, sugar cravings and skin health. I bought the combination of Myo and D-chiro since it's better absorbed.
https://www.amazon.com/Myo-Inositol-D-Chiro-Inositol-Fertility-Support-Capsules/dp/B07DVV6DGF/ref=sr_1_29_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1536679529&sr=8-29&keywords=inositol+pcos
I take this one, its not flush free, so it still works on lipids, but since it is sustained release instead of hitting you all at once, the flush is minimized. I don't even really feel it taking 2g a day.
http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Niacin-500mg-Tablets/dp/B00028LV8K/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1458224170&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=niacin
At first I received intravenous infusions but now I just take liquid iron and B12 Supplements and they work fine. The liquid version absorbs easier. Also, once your guts start to heal you will be able to absorb more nutrients again. Here is what I currently take. Links.
http://www.amazon.com/Spatone-Pur-absorb-28ct-20ml-packets-contents/dp/B005FA7U3K/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1422187870&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=liquid+iron
You can get the Iron for $10 a box at Walgreens sometimes.
http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Bounty-Strength-5000mcg-2-Ounce/dp/B006BY0JPA/ref=pd_bia_nav_t_1?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=1ADRPZ745PMQT1HVRJFC
I always buy this from Amazon, it's way cheaper there.
1 pill a day, and 180 per bottle ($25)- https://www.amazon.com/Keto-Electrolyte-Hydrating-Replacement-Supplement/dp/B079QCNHLG
Or:
100 tablets ($6) https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Made-Potassium-Gluconate-tablets/dp/B00EYC4D62/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1540316830&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=potassium%2Bsupplement&amp;th=1
200 Tablets ($8) https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Bounty-Magnesium-Supplement-Vegetarian/dp/B00H5PJ0HW/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1540316731&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=magnesium%2Bsupplement&amp;th=1
150 Tablets ($8) https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Bounty-Complex-Vitamin-Tablets/dp/B0014D2GEK/ref=sr_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1540316809&amp;sr=8-8&amp;keywords=b%2Bvitamin%2Bsupplements&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1
So, $25 for simplicity, or $22 to take 3 a day.
I'm confused becausethis is the most popular they even have a 250mg version where are you getting 1mg and 2mg from the smallest mg I can find is 25mg b6 isn't in small increments like that
Well, I’ve only taken myo-inositol with D-chiro lnsitiol. I don’t believe weight gain is a normal side effect. Every supplement or medication will have weird side effects for a few people I guess. Here is the brand I use
The only side effects I’ve had are being gassy the first few weeks. I also take meds for ADHD - brain fog isn’t any worse than normal. But - I guess my meds could mask that. It’s used in high doses for anxiety, but that’s like twice the amount that’s recommended for PCOS.
Try Life Extension then. $8 for a month.
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Bio-Active-B-Complex-Vegetarian/dp/B00DHTQNQ6
Read the article for specifics. 2500mg CYANO once a week. You'll need to look up vitamin d and epa/dha on the same site for more info. Deva is a good epa/dha brand and plnt makes vitamin d for vegans as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Bounty-Supplement-Supports-Metabolism/dp/B00VX14ULK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=nature%27s+cyanocobalamin+2500&amp;qid=1562538722&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-4