so i took some natures plus hup-A today(my day off)... as an experiment to figure out if it would be an appropriate supplement to use for studying & testing, 1-3 time a week during this semester.
im taking an online class which requires ALOT of reading... i sometimes have a hard time focusing & comprehending the info im reading, if im reading something im not particularly interested in & sometimes with things i am interested in. i have much better comprehention if i can hear & see at the same time, but unfortionatly college doesnt operate that way. my goal was increased focus, and increased comprehention.
i took one 50mcg pill... 1-2 hours or so later i noticed a marked decreased in 'mental noise'. i didnt want to listen to any music, or hear anyone talk... just sit in, and enjoy the silence. its been 3-4 hours and i still have no desire to listen to any music, which i normally would be listening to all day long.
so i sat with a cup of green tea & some lunch, and read a book(albeit a book i was interested in). i noticed that the words i was reading werent 'competing' with other thoughts as i was reading them, they sunk in very clearly.
as far as its effects on memory retention, that has yet to be seen... next week i will try a 50mcg dose, and read my psych book(as opposed to a book from my collection). then a different day, a 100mcg dose and read my psych book again. ill post back next week with the results.
im pretty pleased with the results, its basically exactly what i was looking for. i believe hup-A combined with a small meditation before each studying session/test will be an EXTREMELY effective way to assist my studies.
what about you guys, what have your expiriences been?