Posted by Mistermindmasta on April 4, 2005, at 13:41:43
In reply to Do supplements work?, posted by FredPotter on April 3, 2005, at 16:08:41
> I've never known a supplement work. I had a temporary effect from L-Tyrosine for fatigue but that stopped working and the placebo effect is probably the best explanation
L-tyrosine has a VERY strong effect in doses of like 2 grams, especially when taken with a carb only meal.Supplements do work, but some don't for some people whereas the same one might work for another person. Lots of people have had success especially with St. John's Wort and Rhodiola. I have had success with Kava especially. Gingko makes me too irritable, but it definitely works. 5-HTP definitely works.
What you have to accept is that there will be a LOT of supplements that won't work for you. I tend to not be effected much by supplements that effect acetylcholine, like Huperzine A, DMAE, etc. I'm only one person, and I'm sure there are people out there where DMAE hits the spot.
Don't give up, just remember that quality is important, too. Namebrands are the only thing I buy.
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