Hey Whats up Fallon and other nootropic enthusiasts, my name is Andreas, currently a 20 year old college student living in Southwest Virginia. I would say my interest in nootropics (and all mind altering substances) started when I bought some Phenibut online about two years ago. I remember having somewhat of an anxiety disorder as a child in elementary school, and still deal with anxiety in my day to day life. Both of my parents are (high) functioning alcoholics, so its easy to see why Phenibut became my nootropic of choice. First time taking it was unlike any other experience in my life, I felt completely carefree, social, enthusiastic, like I was a kid at the playground. I ended up abusing phenibut for a while but am now able to use it sparingly with the help of other noots, namely Ashwahganda and L-theanine to ease day to day anxiety. I would say your channel is one of my favorites on youtube, all the info in your videos have been extremely informative. Cheers!

I have to say that I do not know every single nootropics, but from the ones I tried, Modafinil was the best!

The mistake I made was that I took 200mg which was way too strong for me. I couldn't really fall asleep and my brain did not stop working. I have to say I was very very efficient at that day.

My sweet spot is 150mg, that's what I know for sure, but everyone is different. 

If you have a long day, where you have to give 100%, then Modafinil is the right thing for you.

One of my clients takes it like 3-4 times per week, without it he admits, he would not be able to open a third restaurant (he already has 2, but it was way easier with Modafinil). 

I ordered 3 times from buymoda.org and it came every time very fast without any problems and I am still thinking of getting some of those Waklert tablets (the stronger form), maybe I should order them the next time. 

Yo..WHAT is going on?

The giveaways are back. I admit I hit a lazy slump with the giveaways but now they're back in action. For the month of February I'm offering you 2 chances to win. (and yes, these are REAL giveaways.)

To qualify for the first giveaway simply get on the email list. Sometime in February I will randomly select a winner from the list and ship the goods to you.

What am I giving away exactly? Phenibut FAA from Lift Mode. This particular brand of Phenibut is glorious and it's the product I recommend time and time again. Once again, register on the email list to qualify. I've given this stuff away 2 times in the past, it's always a favorite.

The SECOND giveaway will work differently...

This is a MODAFINIL giveaway - Modalert 200mg from ModafinilXL to be exact. I have some samples coming in and want to give back to hard working subscribers.

For this giveaway drop a review on one of your favorite Nootropics on the forum. Reviews must be at least 100 words or more to qualify. The idea with these reviews is to create a database of experiences that extend beyond my own. These reviews will ultimately be of great value to the community, especially newcomers.
People who leave a review on the forums will be entered in to a separate drawing pool. Exciting stuff right?
In particular, if you have experience with Modafinil leave a review on the User Experience Mega Thread. This is a thread dedicated to Modafinil reviews.

Good luck to you!

Welcome to the official Modafinil review thread! If you have experience with Modafinil tell us about it below.

Here are a few things you can talk about:

• How long have you been using Modafinil?
  
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Drop a 100+ word review below to qualify for the upcoming Modafinil giveaway drawing! 

-Fallon

Yellow Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Great  Natural Antioxidant

Turmeric is a native spice of South East Asia and its use dates a few years back (just a bit over 4000 years or so). Spice comes from the turmeric plant and it belongs to Zingiberaceae or ginger family.  Most probably know it as the main spice in curry.  Tumeric contains curcumin and is used for conditions involving pain, inflammation, hay fever, high cholesterol, depression, liver diseases and most of all it`s a great antioxidant thats widely avaliable and not expencive.

I`ve actually known about its antioxidant propertis for a long time, just didnt like the taste, so till “recently”i never used it, not even in cooking, except what little curry spice had in it.
I know its not a nootropic, but it goes along quite well and it can also fly solo.
Also not gonna cover all of its properties, just a quick insight for this wonderfull antioxidant. It`s actually so powerfull that one day you might wake up, take a look in the mirror and say:"damn, i`ll need to go to highschool again ", heh.


CURCUMA PROPERTIES

** Over 100 compounds have been isolated from turmeric. The principal components include curcumioids: curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin. Those are quite powerfull  antioxidants. And research shows that curcumin’s antioxidant activity is stronger than that of Vitamin C. **

* As an antioxidant, curcumin reduces oxidative stress, imbalance between prooxidant and antioxidant agents in body, scavenges free radical species that cause oxidative damage and raises  activity of antioxidant enzymes. This antioxidant activity of curcumin is favourable in many diseases like cancer, bipolar disorder, heavy metal toxicity..

* Curcumin exerts have antiinflammatory property by interfering in the activity of nuclear factor kappa B, a protein that controls inflammation and also inhibiting the activity of inflammatory enzymes.

* It might decrease blood sugar in people with diabetes. 
I tested that within family for diabetes type 2. She was using curcumin for 2 weeks,  sugar levels did decrease, but she had to stop using it because it also made reflux disease worse.

* Derivatives of curcumin are found to have analgesic activity stronger than aspirin.  A clinical trial in humans demonstrated that turmeric extracts were as effective as ibuprofen in treating knee osteoarthtis and it did not cause gastric side effects like ibuprofen (taken in proper doses, takeing to much in my experience does cause stomach issues).

* Curcumin is also a broad spectrum anti-microbial agent as it inhibits the growth of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Turmeric extracts are found to inhibit the growth of bacteria like Staphylcoccus, Streptococcus, E.coli. It even acts against drug resistant strains like methicillin-resistant Staph aureus.

* Turmeric oil also shows bactericidal activity. And curcumin also acts in synergy with antibiotics, and its used against many viruses such as HIV, Human Papilloma Virus, HCV..

* Turmeric oil as well as curcumin show anti-fungal activity and are potent anti Candida agents.

* Curcumin  is suppose to have superior anti-cancer activity which kills cancer cells but protects normal cells.

* Early research shows that taking turmeric formulated with dietary fiber may reduce stress in otherwise healthy people.


Dosage for adults  (taken oraly)

For hay fever: 500 mg of curcumin daily for 2 months.
For depression: 500 mg of curcumin has been taken twice daily, for 6-8 weeks.
For high levels of cholesterol or other fats (lipids) in the blood (hyperlipidemia): 1.4 grams of turmeric extract in two divided doses daily for 3 months has been used.
For buildup of fat in the liver in people who drink little or no alcohol (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD): 500 mg of a product containing 70 mg of curcumin, a chemical in turmeric, has been used daily for 8 weeks. Also 100 mg curcumin twice daily for 8 weeks has been used.
For osteoarthritis: 500 mg of turmeric extract taken two to four times daily for 1-3 months.
For itching: 1500 mg of turmeric in three divided doses daily for 8 weeks has been used.

Personaly i use it mostly for its antioxidant effects. Up to 2grams per day, i split those 2g`s in 2 or 3 doses over the day.  I put it in a bit of warm water, mix it a bit and drink it like a shot of schnaps, cuz it doesnt taste that great on its own, but you get used to it.




WHEN TO USE WITH CAUTION

* It can make gallbladder problems worse. Not recommended if you got gallstones or a bile duct obstruction.

* It can cause upset stomach  in some people. It might make stomach problems such as gastroesophageal reflux disease worse.
This one i can actually confirm, as someone here in the family has reflux and morning caughing got alot worse. Also when i first started using curcumin on daily bases i was exaggerateing a bit and on day 2 or 3 my stomach felt like it was doing push ups all day, heh. I immediately pulled out a scale just to see what does 2g of curcumin look like and i started using aproximately 1g in the morning and another 1g later on or in the evening. Lately im splitting it in 3 doses over the day, about 600mg per dose. That dose seems to work for me, but 500mg per dose would probably be that sweet dosage.

* Hormone sensitive condition such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids. Curcumin might act like the hormone estrogen. In theory, turmeric might make hormone sensitive conditions worse. Some research tho shows that turmeric reduces the effects of estrogen in some hormone sensitive cancer cells. Therefore, turmeric might have beneficial effects on hormone sensitive conditions.

* Taking high amounts of turmeric may also prevent absorption of iron. Turmeric should be used with caution in people with iron deficiency.

* Might also lower testosterone levels and decrease sperm movement when taken by mouth by men and might reduce fertility. So its somewhat natural condom? heh

* Stop using turmeric at least 2 weeks before scheduled surgery. It might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery!

* Also not advised when pregnant.



One last thing, it stains alot if not carefull and its not that easy to wipe off .



Main sources:

https://www.turmericforhealth.com/genera...a-zedoaria
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingred...2/turmeric

https://www.turmericforhealth.com/turmer...-mortality

Lets take a quick look at choline. Its rolle, daily needs, the good/positive, some deficiency sympthoms and last, if excessive ammounts of it could produce negative long term effect. I don`t know if its just me, but when trying to do research on some of these "nootropics" and other compounds
 you always just find info on what it is or may be good for, and very little info on when it can flip sides and have short or longterm negative effect.

WHAT IS CHOLINE?

Choline is something we all require for good health. It is an important methyl donor for various methylation reactions. Although its made by our body, some require additional choline source. When diet is low on folate, another methyl donor, choline requirements increase.
Seems like omnivores (meat and veggi eaters) on unrestricted diets and vegans, vegetarians are all at the same risk of choline deficiency. Carnivores and heavy meat eaters may be at reduced risk, while those who regularly eat eggs are most likely to meet their choline needs.

Choline plays a role in:

* Cellular health and builds phospholipids that give structure to cell membranes
* Brain and nerve health: builds acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter essential for cognition, movement, and other vital function
* DNA production: along with folate and vitamin B12
* Signaling: builds molecules that act as cell messengers
* Heart health: helps remove homocysteine, which raises the risk of heart disease
* Helps prevent fatty liver
* May improve cognition
* Supports fetal development
* May help with asthma


Daily Needs:

* Adult men: 550 mg/day
* Adult females: 425 mg/day
* Pregnant women: 450 mg/day
* Nursing women: 550 mg/day


Choline Deficiency Symptoms:

Choline deficiency can be due to poor dietary intake, either because of a deficient diet, or the body being unable to absorb the nutrient from food.
Or it could be due to insufficient intake of nutrients such as vitamin B12, folic acid and the amino acid methionine, which are needed for choline to play its role in an important biochemical process called methylation.
One result of choline deficiency is that the liver is unable to package and transport fats properly.  Characteristic symptoms are increased levels of certain fats, called triglycerides, and decreased levels of  “Very Low Density Lipoprotein” used by the liver to transport fat in the blood. With age, the brain is less able to take in choline.  As choline is critical for nerve and brain function, this contributes to the risk of senile dementia.


deficiency sympthoms:

* impaired fat metabolism and transport, which hinders fat from being an energy source, and is symptomized by decrease in blood levels of  “Very Low Density Lipoprotein” which the liver uses to transport fats
* fatty build up in the liver, which may lead to fatty degeneration of the liver, cirrhosis, and other liver damage
* raised levels of cholesterol or triglyceride (a type of fats)
* high blood pressure (hypertension)
* high levels of homocysteine in blood, leading to risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular and circulatory problems
* respiratory distress in newborns or nerve degeneration or nerve muscle imbalances due to insufficient acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter that cannot be made without choline
* anemia arising from lack of red blood cell formation, as a cell membrane component, phosphatidylcholine, needs choline for its production
* kidney hemorrhage or kidneys unable to concentrate urine, due to insufficient phosphatidylcholine
* abnormal bone formation
* impaired growth in newborns
* fatigue
* insomnia
* infertility


Coline is critical for brain function and intake decreases with age, deficiency might lead to impaired memory or brain function or senile dementia (shortage of acetylcholine in the brain has been associated with Alzheimer’s disease)



COULD EXCESS OF CHOLINE BE DANGEROUS ?

Came across this study (published in 2009) on choline and vitamin b2 and their association with prostate cancer risk.
Study suggest that elevated concentrations of circulating choline and vitamin B2 may be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. We are talking about men here, obviously.
In addition to its role in one-carbon metabolism, choline is a precursor for cell membrane  phospholipids and is thus required in increased amounts in proliferating cells, including cancer cells. But on the other hand, high dietary choline intake has also been related to reduction in cancer  markers of inflammation. But to my knowledge it is advised to avoid adding choline for prostate cancer.

The study points out, that those prone to prostate cancer should be especially carefull not to take choline and vitamin b2 in excesive ammounts. Going over suggested daily needs for choline seemed to increase the risk for prostate cancer by 70%. Also note that some products disguise choline and throw it in vitamin B group.


Not to scare anyone, and far from telling you stop taking choline supplements, just keep in mind that something that can have positive effect in appropriate doses could backstab you when exaggerating. Especially when you have family history for certain cancer types like i do.
In conclusion, while dosages well within daily needs mostly had positive effects, pushing dosages of choline and vitamin b2 over suggested daily intake may be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer.

Same study also shows that the concentrations of betaine, methionine, vitamin B6, and cysteine were not associated with prostate cancer risk.


Left some main sources below as these studies can be somehow hard to understand sometimes, so you be the judge if all this makes sense to you.
Note that information may vary and this is writers view on subject. You should not solely rely on information provided.


Main sources:
https://cebp.aacrjournals.org/content/18/5/1538    pdf version
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3441112/
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/other-nutrients/choline


Gonootropics info on Choline

So it's been a while since people posting here about nootropics. I just wanna know about your experiences with Phenibut.

I take it since April, very successfully , once a week on Saturday 750mg in the morning with a cup of coffee, mostly to have a very very good sleep. I don't use it for anything else. 

What happened one month ago was that I woke up in the middle of the night and had difficulties falling asleep again. I checked my blood and all other things as well, perfectly fine, no problem at all. 

I chose to stop with phenibut at least for 3 Saturdays, and here we go my sleep was better again. 

I thought if you take once a week, you can take it for longterm or am I wrong?

So I want to share my experience with a simple stack I use to help push through the work day.

I currently work in a fast paced factory, on my feet 8 hours strait. When about 2pm comes around I'm usually dragging my feet. Not always though ha ha

100 mg phenylpiracetam 
100 mg caffeine( powder for convenience
50 mg l theanine
100 mg sulbutamine(still testing this, but I think it helps with mood)
50-100 mg alpha gpc if needed

This combo provides an exceptional burst of positive energy. I do this at about 2pm when I have an hour or so to go. As I'm working i can feel my mood shift to something good and I breeze though the rest of the day. 

 Then about an hour later use about 2-3 grams of green kratom and I'm in a really good place after that. This keeps me from getting into that after work exhaustion mindset.  Go happy!!!

So first question is: is BuyModa still ok to order from? 

second:

I only know about Modvigil so far, normally I take half a tablet (100mg) which gives me a great day. 

What is the difference (If there is one) to Modalert? I mean the one comes from HUB the other one from Sun Pharma. 

What is the difference between Modalert and Waklert? I guess Waklert ist the strongest from all 4 products. But is it like 10% stronger or are the effects lasting longer ?

thanks!