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[faxmulder]

Hi guys,

 

I'm 33, diet in check, walking a lot but not lifting at the moment, suffering from hay fever and autoimmune disease (lichen planopilaris on scalp). My main issues are: lack of focus, brain fog, mild OCD symptoms (some repetitive thoughts and behaviours in the evening), and constant overthinking/rumination. 

Do you see any potential bad interaction, side effect or "overlap" (I'd like to keep it as simple as possible) between the following supps?

 

• fish oil 2000mg

• magnesium 200 - 400mg (still experimenting with the best dosage to take mag during the day, taking in the night is disrupting my sleep)

• vit D3 4000UI

• vit K2 MK-4 100mg

• NAC 1800 - 2400mg

• ONE of the following adaptogens: bacopa (focus, OCD, anxiety), reishi (immune system modulation, hay fever, mood, but I'm concerned about its presumed anti-androgenic effects), rhodiola (energy, mood, focus), gotu kola, schisandra, gynostemma (I've read good reviews about these and I'm considering trying in the future) 
   

Do you think that taking both NAC and an adaptogen at the same time would be overkill, considering my goals?  If supplementing NAC, would be advised to add also vit C (1000mg)? I've read mixed opinions, but I'd be interested since vit C could help also with dry skin and hay fever. 

 

Last but not least, could I safely add MSM and zinc (15mg) to my They should help with many things , i.e. hair, dry skin, mood, hay fever, detoxication (MSM) but I still to understand if they are suited for autoimmune diseases. 

 

Thanks a blast! 

 

 

[Dorian Grey]

Don't have a good answer to your questions, but Inositol is something you might consider for your OCD.  Very popular over here for managing this condition.  

 

I don't have OCD, but my girlfriend & I both take it for sleep.  It doesn't make you drowsy, but really helps clear your mind of those thought loops that swirl around in your head.  

 

I'd be careful about taking too much NAC as high doses have been found to cause pulmonary hypertension in animal studies. 

 

https://www.scienced...70904175353.htm

 

Vitamin-C is supposed to help restore/recycle metabolically exhausted NAC, so this might be the better option (low dose NAC combined with vitamin C).  

 

Best of luck with your stack!  

[Mind]

Meditation. 

[faxmulder]

Don't have a good answer to your questions, but Inositol is something you might consider for your OCD.  Very popular over here for managing this condition.  

 

I don't have OCD, but my girlfriend & I both take it for sleep.  It doesn't make you drowsy, but really helps clear your mind of those thought loops that swirl around in your head.  

 

I'd be careful about taking too much NAC as high doses have been found to cause pulmonary hypertension in animal studies. 

 

https://www.scienced...70904175353.htm

 

Vitamin-C is supposed to help restore/recycle metabolically exhausted NAC, so this might be the better option (low dose NAC combined with vitamin C).  

 

Best of luck with your stack!  

 

thanks a lot! I'll try Inositol cycled with NAC together with vit. C

 

one last question: did you experience any "nootropics" effect by taking MSM?

[Dorian Grey]

Haven't tried MSM.  I like to get my sulfur from eggs, garlic & onions.  

[hamishm00]

One day perhaps try high dose Phosphatidyl Serine with your coffee in the morning.