Hey everyone,
Well Im JUST starting to get into nootropics and am looking for a quick profile of my current state. Im a bodybuilder (not competitive, just interested in lifting) and am currently eating a high protein/low fat diet. 19 years old, male, 5'5", 123lbs, 6-7% BF, blah blah blah.
I am ADHD taking 27mg Concerta for the past two months but not enjoying it and switching back to 36mg next week which Ive taken for the past few years.
I take creatine (various forms of the same molecule) and nitric oxide, supplement BCAAs.
I take Animal Pak a multivitamin with a ton of crap in it but I think its causing me problems and this is my main concern:
Vitamin A: 9900IU
-(as acetate & 66% as beta-carotene)
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid): 1g
Vitamin D (as ergocalciferol): 680IU
Vitamin E: 300IU
-(as d-a-tocopheryl acetate)
Thiamin: 76mg
-(as thiamin HCl)
Riboflavin: 76mg
Niacin (as niacinamide): 82mg
Vitamin B6: 72mg
-(as pyridoxine HCl)
Folic Acid: 400mcg
Vitamin B12: 6mcg
-(as cyanocobalamin)
Biotin: 300mcg
Pantothenic Acid: 76mg
-(as calcium pantothenate) Calcium (as citrate, carbonate): 2g
Phosphorus: 228mg
-(as calcium phosphate)
Iodine (from kelp): 150mcg
Magnesium (as oxide): 133mg
Zinc (as oxide): 30mg
Selenium (as selenite): 50mcg
Copper (as sulfate): 600mcg
Manganese (as sulfate): 11mg
Chromium (as picolinate): 6mcg
Potassium (as sulfate): 200mg
Amino Acid Blend:
Lysine (from lactalbumin): 300mg
Methionine: 500mg
-(from lactalbumin)
Leucine (from lactalbumin): 100mg
Valine (from lactalbumin): 760mg
Threonine (from lactalbumin): 48mg
Glutamic Acid: 700mg
-(from lactalbumin)
Phenylalanine: 560mg
-(from lactalbumin)
Arginine (as L-arginine)
Performance Optimizers:
Siberian Ginseng (root): 2g
Oriental Ginseng (root): 250mg
Smilax officinalis (root): 500mg
Protogen A (as thioctic acid): 200mg
Inosine: 500mg
-(as hypoxanthine riboside)
Pyridoxine a-Ketoglutarate (PAK): 200mg
Carnitine (as L-carnitine): 25mg
Chromium Picolinate: 50mcg
Coenzyme A: 20mg
Coenzyme B12: 10mg
Phosphatidylcholine: 200mg
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA): 400mg
Colostrum (bovine): 25mg
Argentine Liver (bovinr): 3.9g
Shark Cartilage: 1g
Choline Complex: 1.2g
Bioflavonoids (citrus): 1g
Essential Fatty Acid Complex:
Linoleic Acid: 200mg
Oleic Acid: 100mg
Digestive Enzymes:
Betaine HCl: 200mg
Pepsin: 64mg
Papain: 64mg
Ox Bile (bovine): 120mg
Pancreatin: 700mg
Mycozyme: 64mg
Now. My problem is that I experience a serious brain fog and anxiety in social situations. I feel like I cant turn my mind off sometimes and believe this has to do with the lower dosage of Concerta that Ive been on for two months - hence my switch.
If the experts around dont mind, could you please comment on how everything Im taking looks (because I know theres stuff I should cut) and, for bonus karma points, maybe suggest a starter blend of nootropics? My main question is what could be causing my anxiety in social situations and what I could to help that and just generally improve brain function.
Many thanks to all in advanced for any and all replies!
Edited by krazyj, 10 August 2006 - 05:05 AM.