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Centrophenoxine taste is yuck!

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 07:39:01 +0000

I do everything sublingually, took 100mg of centro and that stuff is 100% gross. The stuff in the raw smells like burnt plastic, the taste is absolutely horrible and never had this taste before in my life. But the odd thing was, my mouth was cold like there was an ice cube in my mouth. Not numb, but cold. I tried drinking it down with my black tea, but wouldn't go away. Had to chug some water. After a couple minutes my mouth is stuck with a sweet taste... unless my taste buds are returning...

First try of coluracetam

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 06:53:12 +0000

I just took it sublingually, there was no taste to it like others stated. It clumps up to any humidity at all. It was a pain to measure out exactly 10mg. I used my favorite mouth wash along with it to help it out, lol. Took both my choline supplement and racetam. I'll give it 30 minutes to an hour to see if anything comes of 10mg.

Taste of CDP-Choline

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 06:08:00 +0000

I just took 150MG of CDP-Choline and was... an interesting taste.. My mouth watered a lot, like a slobbery dog. The taste isn't horrible, but it isn't too grand either. Maybe the the taste is like butter. I don't like butter by itself and that is the best way I could describe it.

I noticed one thing, when I took 150mg by itself, I felt this slow headache coming on. ugh. But the racetam helped get rid of it.

Speed Reading Training

Wed, 27 Aug 2014 07:07:23 +0000

While waiting for the day that I can noot it up, I've been practicing speed reading. I want to fully utilize my noot experience in hopes to get out of this life slump, not depression, more like money issues. Anyway, when I was taught as a child to speed read, it was completely wrong. They had you try to read as fast as possible, it had nothing to do with proper speed reading like these modern apps are teaching. Then in high school they had you read completely fucked up. They, being a single person, would have me read the first paragraph of a page, then the first and last sentence of every paragraph there after, then read the last paragraph of the second page. Rinse and repeat. This might work great for story books, but technical books where the details are in those sentences skipped, would not fly. But this is where these apps are great.

With the app I am using it teaches proper speed reading technique by loading up to 3 to 4 works on a single line, nothing else. At 400 wpm, I am reading and understanding it all, at 500 wpm, it flashes by. The other part is it divides each page into three columns and teaches you to try to focus on the center of the 2 to 3 word block. That is the other thing, when I would read the way I would my eyes would shift and I would have to start over. With this you are nearly absorbing words by just staring, your eyes are not moving at all. This is also easy for me because when I stare at one spot for a while, everything gets really big. When I am in an interview, it's really awkward because the interviewer's head gets gigantic, like a fat head in a video game.

I think anyone wanting to use noots to enhance reading should practice speed reading to assist in their goals. Complete focus and speed reading, you would fly through any book like nothing.

Cambridge Test Tracking

Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:34:00 +0000

Memory
Digit span - Top Score: 5 / Last Score: 5 / Performance Rating: 7%

Monkey Ladder - Top Score: 8 / Last Score: 8 / Performance Rating: 52%

Spacial Span - Top Score: 5 / Last Score: 5 / Performance Rating: 50%

Concentration
Rotations - Top Score: 94 / Last Score: 90 / Performance Rating: 52%

Feature Match - Top Score: 91 / Last Score: 91 / Performance Rating: 12%

Reasoning
Double Trouble - Top Score: 35 / Last Score: 35 / Performance Rating: 55%

Double trouble is a tricky little bastard and I found feature match was the one I had to use the most head power on. I felt lazy on the other tests

5-HTP, an article warning on it's use, by WebMD

Sun, 03 Aug 2014 07:03:00 +0000

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-794-5-htp.aspx?activeingredientid=794&activeingredientname=5-htp

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a chemical by-product of the protein building block L-tryptophan. It is also produced commercially from the seeds of an African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia).

Don’t use 5-HTP until more is known. 5-HTP might be UNSAFE. Some people who have taken it have come down with eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS), a serious condition involving extreme muscle tenderness (myalgia) and blood abnormalities (eosinophilia). Some people think the EMS might be caused by an accidental ingredient (contaminant) in some 5-HTP products. But there is not enough scientific evidence to know if EMS is caused by 5-HTP, a contaminant, or some other factor. Until more is known, avoid taking 5-HTP.

5-HTP is used for sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, migraine and tension-typeheadaches, fibromyalgia, binge eating associated with obesity, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and along with prescription drugs to treat seizuredisorder and Parkinson's disease.
How does it work?
5-HTP works in the brain and central nervous system by increasing the production of the chemical serotonin. Serotonin can affect sleep, appetite, temperature, sexual behavior, and pain sensation. Since 5-HTP increases the synthesis of serotonin, it is used for several diseases where serotonin is believed to play an important role including depression, insomnia, obesity, and many other conditions.

Body Preparation

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 04:26:00 +0000

This is day 4 of 250mg of choline and 250mg of inostil(sp). I have been having the worst gut busting isssues since the start of it. I was unsure if it was related to the suppliment or to food i ate a couple days ago. I couldnt assume either, so i kept on with the suppliment and drinking lots of fluid. The shit was so bad i was up every hour doing my duty....

Today around lunch it stopped randomly. I took my fourth pill today and well see what happens.

As far as polyphasic, its been hard. I sleep nearly the required 4, but because i am in sleep debt, my body evetually passes out and takes it. As a last thought, I want to jump to 500mg of choline for a couple weeks before jumping to the smart powder. But however long my body adjusts is how long ill stay it. Either it be 100 pills or 300. I will most likely buy the same stuff and take 2 instead of 1.

Choline, an article by WebMD

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:34:00 +0000

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/choline

Choline is an essential nutrient. It helps keep the cells and nerves working normally. While choline is important for good health, most people seem to get enough from food.

Why do people take choline?
Getting very low levels of choline can cause liver damage. But most people get enough choline in their diets. People who get nutrition by IV (because of other diseases) are at risk for developing a liver problem called fatty liver. Cholinesupplements may help prevent the condition.
There's some evidence that choline supplements help with asthma symptoms. Other research has shown that pregnant women who take choline supplements might have a lower risk of having children with severe birth defects. However, we need more research to know for sure.
So far, studies have not found that choline helps with other conditions. These include Alzheimer's disease and other memory problems, sports performance, and schizophrenia.
The Institute of Medicine says that adult women need 425 mg of choline a day in their diets for good health, and more if they're pregnant (450 mg) or breastfeeding(550 mg.) Adult men need 550 mg a day. As a supplement, there's no standard dose for choline. Ask your health care provider for advice.

Can you get choline naturally from foods?
Choline is in many foods. They include meat, liver, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, peas, spinach, and others. Vegans may have a higher risk of low choline levels.

What are the risks?
Tell your doctor about any supplements you’re taking, even if they’re natural. That way, your doctor can check on any potential side effects or interactions with medications.
Side effects. These may include sweating, upset stomach, vomiting, and diarrhea. Choline may also make you smell "fishy."Experts don't recommend doses over 3.5 grams daily for adults.
Risks. One study found that people who got very high amounts of choline in their diets had a higher risk of colorectal cancer. But the connection isn't clear.
Interactions. If you take any medicines regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using choline supplements. They could interact with drugs like methotrexate, which helps people with cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis.
Supplements are not regulated by the FDA.