5-HTP is a commonly recommended supplement because it’s natural, the body metabolizes it into the neurotransmitters we want when taking it (serotonin and melatonin), and when taking it in sufficient dosage, (up to 100 mg or so) it can help us get some quality sleep. There is a very important reason to learn why some […]
Why I stopped using Phenibut – An unknown side effect
I’ve been awfully mum about my use of phenibut lately. This is because I was waiting to recount my recent re-try of phenibut that confirmed what I suspected: it causes an undesirable, and unknown side effect for me. I still maintain the opinion that phenibut is a fantastic drug (not an ordinary supplement by any […]
Best Supplements, herbs and nootropics of 2019
What would the new year be without one of those cliche posts reviewing the past year? To kick off 2020, I decided it would be a good idea to revisit everything I tried in 2019, so I present to you The best supplements, herbs and nootropics of 2019. This post might have some things you’ve […]
My Experience with Happy Hippo’s King Solomon Hippo Kava
I acquired my newest shipment from Happy Hippo, one of my kratom vendor affiliates not too long ago, and went ahead and ordered their King Solomon Hippo Kava. The cost up front was prohibitive to me at first, (what, $70, nothing smaller?) but for the sake of trying this stuff out, and for the fact […]
5 days of Kratom (and everything I learned from it)
I’ve written a brief introduction to kratom in the past. Recently I’ve taken the liberty of ordering some kratom powders from Island Lion Herbals (affiliate link) in order to try them out. I’m always on the search for mind-altering substances that can help me focus on my work, and kratom is a very interesting and […]
Is Liver Damage from Kava Kava Just a Myth?
Some time ago when kava became better known on the wild, wild interweb and scientists began investigating its applications, a popular meme has spread about kava having a link to liver damage. Considering that kava is an excellent anxiolytic substance1 indulged in tradition by some Pacific Island cultures much in the way we use alcohol […]
Why Instant Kava May Be Better than Phenibut for Anxiety
After one week of using Kava King Vanuatu Blend daily, I believe that kava kava may be a strong contender with phenibut for the unofficial title of “best OTC anxiolytic.”1 I can’t award it that title just yet without some longer-term use, but kava is liable to become one of my favorites in that category. […]
L-Tyrosine vs. NALT – Which is best?
These are two major supplements among nootropic nerds and certain bodybuilders: NALT, a form of L-tyrosine, and L-tyrosine the amino acid itself. Until recently I had no clue that there was a possible significant difference between the two, but during some unscheduled armchair researching, I sussed out their similarities and differences. Brief Overview (Until I […]
How Mucuna Pruriens (Velvet Bean) can help pick up your mood
In case you missed my previous introduction to the use of mucuna pruriens for libido, I did not really touch upon its applications as a mood booster. When used judiciously and in moderation, it has a fantastic, gentle uplifting effect that may be rivaled only by scheduled substances, but also with fewer side effects. How […]
Is GABA Really Useless? The Mysteries of GABA and the Intestines
On every little nootropic niche site out there, you can see articles like “Why GABA is useless.” Well, they aren’t wrong in one sense: GABA does not readily cross the blood-brain barrier. Variants on the GABA molecule phenibut and picamilon do cross the barrier, on the other hand, as do other agonists, and so GABA […]
