I've been experimenting with various supplements for 2-3 years and while there are short term beneficial results, long term results are not very impressive.
Incidentally, I figured out that every time I have cooked beans (different types) for lunch, usually together with other cooked vegies, and with the galactosidase enzyme (beano) I'm much calmer and content in the next several hours. The effect is much stronger compared to the various supplements I'm taking.
What would be the mechanism for that? I'm thinking slow and steady release of carbs helps with tryptophan transport in brain and serotonin production, but I don't experience that with any other complex carbs.
Ironically, I tended to avoid beans most of my life due to gas and reading how legumes/lectins are supposedly bad for humans. Now, I stocked up on generic enzyme capsules and carry it with me when I go out to lunch.
Anyone noticed anything similar?