I have purchased two separate batches at 2 different times from vlk, both were the same in taste, consistency, appearance and efffects. Also received 1 batch from another highly regarded and credible source (on longecity) and found that to also be exactly the same in above noted features. Vlk deserves some kind of award for ethics, vision, persistence, courage, and reliability, really.
I also tend to agree with PWAIN's post here: http://www.longecity...ndpost&p=662702 that there's something odd about some of the newer commenters.
As far as neurotoxicity, I really, really doubt it. But as with any new drug, prescription or not, it should be taken alone until effects (and potential side effects) are evident. Each person may have a unique response to the same drug. I had some mild and short lasting non-problematic effects on an area of my hand/wrist that had considerable pre-existing nerve damage. At the beginning of each of my 3 trials, there were some mild headaches, hunger, and "whooshing" (for lack of a better word) sensations in my head, also some sleepiness. I am now beginning to suspect those symptoms are actually evidence of neurogenesis.
This drug, for me, is very adjustable, very easy to work with in terms of using other modalities to enhance neurogenesis and healing. Generally, I take between 30-40 mg two to three times a day. I will be stopping in a couple of days, and hope the same magic happens upon cessation as it has in the past. Although the NSI-189 has a positive effect for me while I'm taking it, the profound changes are more apparent after stopping. I think the off cycles could go on as long as six months or more for me. I cannot imagine that this could be addictive. Of course, I want to have it available (for the rest of my life), but the strongest and most positive effects are most evident when stopping.
Yes, I have dabbled in other neurotropics, some while taking NSI-189. Some of those have been helpful. But I am very convinced that the NSI-189 was the key to my healing. Possibly C-6o has helped, but I wasn't taking it on my first NSI189 trial, which had considerable positive effects.
Improvements:
Driving - increased responsiveness, reduced anxiety, increased navigational memory, better judgement overall
Cognition - increased reading comprehension and information retention, remembering personal agendas, lists, etc, more focus
Social/Relational - more patient, more understanding, better follow-through, more assertive
Psychological- less reactive, better mood, dream recall (finally after 6 years of none!), hope for the future, increased libido, better able to start and maintain good habits, much less negative mental chatter, much better results from exercise, meditation, creative activities, mindfullness practice.
The overall external conditions of my life have not noticeably improved, but are much easier to deal with now. Thus actions to improve that part of my life will likely be more effective, as I can stick with my plans for improvement and be more able to respond to opportunities for positive change. My brain and emotional self just work a whole lot better and that can easily b built upon over time if you are doing the right things.
Beats things like adderall, ssri, benzos, etc by a long shot. Enhances things like exercise, meditation, binaural beats, other supplements with neurotropic benefits, such as DHA, lithium orotate, pregenolone, etc.
As far as obtaining it via grey market, as we are doing here, I have some of the same concerns as others about purity from new suppliers and am also concerned about adulteration with non-toxic additives to increase weight.
Edited by MizTen, 17 May 2014 - 10:28 PM.
