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[sapped]

Hey guys,

 

I am relatively new to the wonderful world of Nootropics, having only started with Modafinil a few months ago. I have been doing a good amount of research lately and just have some questions regarding daily stacks. I’m thinking of taking the following supplements as a start:

 

1)  Modafinil

2)  Aniracetam

3)  Alpha GPC

4)  L-Theanine

5)  Bulletproof Coffee (just the formula and not the brand)

 

It is mainly to improve my focus and efficiency at work, while to a lesser degree my social capabilities as well. In order to avoid tolerance build up with Modafinil, I’m thinking of shifting the supplements during my work week, probably like this:

 

Mon/Wed:  Modafinil  +  L-Theanine

Tue/Thu/Fri:  Aniracetam  +  Alpha GPC  +  L-Theanine  +  Bulletproof Coffee

 

Something important to note is I have social anxiety, ADHD and depression, which is a reason I’m taking these nootropics. So I am wondering, would the above stack be effective to improve my productivity and cognitive abilities, whilst also lessen my symptoms?

 

Another thing I’m wondering is, what other nootropics can I add on top of my stack to improve its effectiveness? Whilst doing my research, I’ve come across suggestions on several other supplements people tend to add, such as L-Tyrosine, Fish Oil, Tianeptine, Phosphatidylserine etc. etc.

 

However there really are a lot that’s listed and I’m somewhat overwhelmed by this, which specific ones would be beneficial to add on top of MY base stack? I’m looking forward to hear some suggestions on this, preferably something that I can take on a long-term basis without too much negative side effects.

 

Thank you so much for reading through this, I would sincerely appreciate your responses!

 

Cheers and have a wonderful day!

Thomas

Edited by sapped, 12 December 2016 - 11:27 AM.

[sapped]

Hi, is anyone able to help me out with this?

 

I would sincerely appreciate it from my heart for any valuable feedbacks, as I'm really lost on what to take in addition to my base stack.

 

Thanks so much again for this, would truly appreciate your suggestions!

Edited by sapped, 19 December 2016 - 02:26 PM.

[GiGi]

Hi sapped,

 

I have very similar issues to yours on the mental side, plus extreme fatigue from high EBV titers. My Dr prescribed armodafinil 125-250mg/day. Right now I'm taking it 5 days on/2 days off (not necessarily on the weekend). Here is my current stack -

 

Armodafinil 125mg

Thorne basic nutrients multi

phosphatidylcholine

liposomal glutathione

Catecolacalm (OTC supplement prescribed by Dr, brand is Designs for Health) (it has 200mg l-theanine, 50mg phosphatidylserine, B vitamins, lemon balm, ashwagandha, rhodiola, valerian, mag malate) it's on the expensive side but I really like the ingredient list all in one serving.

Orthomolecular Decalcify (magnesium orotate, vit.K, potassium)

Fish oil

Vitamin C

Pantethine (for adrenals)

 

If I'm tired or cranky I take an extra P5P 50mg supplement (active vitamin B6) P5P helps my mood. I have homo MAO-A and MAO-B snp's and read that P5P really helps with that, although for me it comes out as anxiety not aggressiveness. Haven't tried racetams yet but I'm interested, still researching.

 

I go from tired, sad, demotivated, confused and foggy to feeling happy, normal and productive on armodafinil. I've never tried modafinil so can't compare the two. Side effects haven't been too bad, I have to make sure I drink a lot of water and manage my blood sugar, and I still have some body pain sometimes (muscular-type pains). Early side effects were stomach pains, heartburn, dizziness, mild headache, irritability but those went away.