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[weetkee]

mitkat,

I've been lurker on these forums for a bit, but your regime change prompted me to reply. Tell me, why did you drop Hydergine from your rotation? was it dangerous, or did it have any odd side effects?

-Ken

[mitkat]

mitkat,

I've been lurker on these forums for a bit, but your regime change prompted me to reply. Tell me, why did you drop Hydergine from your rotation? was it dangerous, or did it have any odd side effects?

-Ken

Ken,

I had a couple very uncomfortable experiences with hydergine three summers ago...taking 4mg first thing in the morning (w/cold cereal) gave me a hard to describe pressure in my head, as well as a strong metallic taste on my tongue. I began experimenting with lower doses, but now I've decided to take a break. Too many supps going into my body and I don't have great self-diagnostic skills to tell what's doing what with 100% certainty.

[j03]

I've decided to leave up my older regime for interest, and to post my more recent one in a new reply. Here we go:


Upon Rising:
2x AOR Orthocore
1x AOR Advanced B Complex
Vitamin D3, 1000 IU
Amla, 950mg (Emblica officinalis extract)
6mg Biosil Liquid
Chocomine, 500mg
Benfotiamine, 150mg
Blueberry concentrate, 500mg (Vaccinium corymbosom, 2.5% anthocyanins)
Cinnulin PF, 150mg (Cinnamomum cassia 20:1 extract)
1x AOR Mag Malate Renew, 870mg


Avec Lunch:
2x AOR Orthocore
1x AOR Advanced B Complex
R-ALA, 100mg
Ester-C, 500mg
Ascorbyl Palmitate, 500mg
1x Oat Beta-Glucans, 600mg
Country Life Resveratrol
GliSODin, 100mg
Lactoferrin, 250mg
1x Immune Renew ('shroom blend)
1x Ultimate Digest Enzyme Blend


With Dinner:
1x AOR Orthocore
1x Advanced B Complex
Benfotiamine, 150mg
Vitamin D3, 1000 IU
Boron, 3mg
1x AOR Cardio Mag 2.0
L-Carnosine, 500mg
Cinnulin PF, 150mg (Cinnamomum cassia 20:1 extract)
R-ALA, 100mg
Siberian Ginseng, 650mg (Eleutherococcus senticosus, 45:1 extract)
2x 500mg Taurine
2x 500mg Evening Primrose Oil
1 teaspoon Ascenta Fish Oil


Before Bed:
1x Melatonin, 750mcg Time Released
1/4 teaspoon of Now Foods GABA (on occasion)
1 teaspoon Inulin


Foods consumed every day:
Steel-cut oats for breakfast (Idea from Shepard) - I've been pretty good about this, so I take beta-glucans in the afternoon
Dried blueberries (handfull)
3-4 Kalamata olives
1-2 Tablespoon organic salsa (good lycopene source)
Ever-changing variety of salads (no iceberg lettuce)
Organic soy milk/cheese
Tomatos
Green and red peppers
Small amount of tumeric and ginger in dishes
Quinoa (2-3x a week)
85% Cocoa chocolate
Large glasses of water
1 Tblspn Hemp hearts
1 Tblspn Maca (Lepidium peruvianum)
Raw blueberry juices (Pure Vaccinium corymbosom where possible)
Couple brazil nuts


Teas:
Morning, with breakfast - Blueberry white tea (local source, loose leaf)
Mid-day - Yogi Tea Green Chai
Evening - Rooibos Chai

I switch up brands of tea now and again, as my fancy is often tickled by such things.


Training Days:
I have various protein mixes from trueprotein.com that I take depending on what I'm up to. I also am taking a teaspoon of beta-alanine, bulk taurine (1-2 grams) and 2x NOW Creatine Monohydrate, 750mg around workouts. Looking to add an interesting CHO source for post-WO.


In stainless steel water bottle consumed during working hours (Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm):
500mg SISU Ester-C Supreme powder
Liquid Vitamin D3 800 IU


Taken as needed/non-daily:
1x Jarrow Methyl B-12 1000 Lozenge , weekly
1x Jarrow FamilE, twice weekly


Major changes:
No more AOR veggie booster...ouch. I liked this product as it targeted some of my needs directly.
No more NAC
No more aged garlic for the moment

Cutting down on some costs and getting into some different products, focusing a bit more on AGE breaking over the next few months and will see how I feel. Really trying to rip down what I had going and build it up again, not to be overdramatic. YEAH!


Skin Care Routine:
Alpha Hydrox foaming face wash - gentle cleanser
Retinoid use: alternating between tretinoin (.1%) and tazarotene (.1%) every other night, and none on the weekends.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Fluide Extreme sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Antherpos sunscreen for luscious lips...oh nyes
Jamieson CoQ10 Moisturizer with added Anti-Oxidant Booster from Skin Actives

Shout to fredrik on the skin care tip!


Oral Care:
I rotate toothpastes as such:
Dessert Essence Toothpaste, contains xyltiol, kelp.
Jason Tea Tree Healthy Mouth Toothpaste
Dr. Ken's Maximum Care Toothpaste

Oral-B alcohol free mouthwash and Biotene mouthwash, also rotated.

LifeMirage-style Info:
Knotty Boy dreadlock shampoo. One of the best products I can use on my hair.

I'm looking to incorporate SAM-e also. Suggestions?

Are you still around? Can you update your regimen?