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supplements for the grippy sock baddy ðŸ§
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items licensed pharmacist here 👋 this list is what i've personally used and researched, not medical advice. when you're already on a bunch of prescription drugs, you may want alternative options to further improve your symptoms. several supplements and vi...
*DISCLAIMER: YES I AM A LICENSED PHARMACIST, BUT THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. This list is based on what i've learned from clinical studies and my personal experience. Make sure you talk to your prescriber first before starting any new supplement, esp...
*DISCLAIMER: YES I AM A LICENSED PHARMACIST, BUT THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. This list is based on what i've learned from clinical studies and my personal experience. Make sure you talk to your prescriber first before starting any new supplement, esp...
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anxiety and mood
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brain function
sleep
can't sleep? me neither. lots of mental health conditions also come with circadian rhythm disruptions. here's some things that can help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and reset your sleep cycle.
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these were the first sleep supplement i tried and it was so helpful. it has 3mg of melatonin, l-theanine, lemon balm, and chamomile extract. they taste good and usually get me drowsy within 30 minutes. i do get a little groggy in the morning after so...
OLLY Sleep
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eventually the 3mg wasn't enough, so there's a 5mg available. i felt pretty much the same as the lower dose for me, but its available if you want a little more melatonin.
OLLY Extra Strength Sleep
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and here's the maximum strength sleep with 10mg of melatonin and 100mg of l-theanine, this is the big gun for when i need to knock tf out. it's overkill for me but some people like it,
OLLY Maximum Strength Sleep
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if you're a straight shooter and just want melatonin, i like this one from naturewise. naturally flavored so it tastes good.
NatureWise Fast Dissolve Melatonin
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this is my holy grail for sleep and anxiety. magnesium controls your NMDA receptors, so it helps block overactivity of glutamate (an anxiety/activating brain chemical) in your brain. this version was formulated to be better at entering the brain.
Sports Research Magnesium L-Threonate
anxiety and mood
nothing hits like a benzo but we all know those are just a band aid, not a permanent solution. here are some supplements that i take that actually have evidence for treating the underlying causes of anxiety.
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l-theanine is an amino acid found in green and black tea (which is why the caffeine in matcha is more chill than coffee) that promotes calm in your brain and blocks glutamate activity. 200mg is a common dose that is studies and what i take. i've used...
Sports Research L-Theanine
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you really wanna chill and zen tf out? look no further. taking this regularly made me so calm, almost too calm. the best results in studies were with 300-600mg per day, and taken for 2-3 months. i eventually stopped it because my coping skills and li...
Sports Research Ashwaganda
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vitamin D is so important for mood, anxiety, and overall health. over half of the US has some vitamin D insufficiency. i had vitamin D deficiency living in southern California! D3 stays active longer in your system and is better at raising levels. i'...
Sports Research Vitamin D3
brain function
brain fog, fatigue and trouble concentrating can come along for the ride with a lot of mental health conditions. here are some supplements i take that have evidence to help protect your brain and improve your symptoms.
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i've been taking this for almost three years. not only do b-vitamins help your hair, skin and nails, they're important for a lot of functions in your brain, can help with anxiety, stress, and sleep, especially if you're deficient. good thing is if yo...
Naturewise Vitamin B Complex
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the best fish oil. yes the capsule is big, but it doesn't taste or smell fishy. this specific one is formulated with a dose of an appropriate ratio of EPA to DHA (2.6:1), which has been shown to be beneficial in ADHD, depression, . omega-3 overall he...
Sports Research Omega-3 Fish Oil
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i frickin love NAC. fun fact, this is the Tylenol overdose antidote. anyway, NAC is a glutathione precursor (antioxidant) that protects your brain from stress, reduces glutamate, and decreases inflammation. it's been studied in several mental health ...
Hzzy Plant N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)