@16charactersitis theres lots of vitamin D on the market. in canada a major supplement brand has vitamin D in coconut oil, like actual coconut oil solidfied in gelcaps. you can probably find something.

thorne’s in mct oil iirc.

@CO3 [about progesterone without prescription in Spain]

First of all, my British GP told me that bioidentical progesterone is called Utrogestan.

So, I simply brought a handwritten piece of paper to the Spanish pharmacy stating, in English as well Spanish, that I was looking for bioidentical progesterone similar to Utrogestan.

And they gave me Seidigestan.

Back home I checked on the Seid Lab homepage. They call it “natural progesterone” though, but I have googled a lot and found everywhere that Utrogestan and Seidigestan are similar.

The Spanish Drug Centre simply states the content as “progesterone”. They also state that the capsules are made from sunflower and soy. Sadly.

https://cima.aemps.es/cima/dochtml/ft/60814/FT_60814.html#6

@revenant said in Stanolabs DHT gel:

Still waiting for my order to arrive.

Finland. Should be arriving soon.

@onliest No health conditions. TSH 1.1 last time I checked, time before that I think it was 0.8 with T3 at 4pg/mL which leads me to believe that thyroid is not an issue. I get enough sunlight during the summer at least, during winter it is trickier where I live but I guess that aligns with my biological needs.

I probably do not live a very meaningful life right now, that is largely because of my mental state though. I do socialise a lot and spend time outdoors, etc - which I guess is meaningful.

I have done CBT and worked with psychologists. The last one literally told me that she could probably not help me. I have tried all of the mainstream stuff and it does not work for me.

My bloodwork is good, stress seemingly low, I do various things like carrot salad etc to lower estrogen, proper circadian rhythm... It seems the issue is not any of these things. I know neurotransmitters are somewhat unrelated to other markers and more tricky to influence. Though phenibut (strong gaba agonist) does barely nothing for me. I am afraid I might need something that works more quickly right now.

@TemetNosce
Is there a reason why you aren't using Progest-E?

@BroImGay

there might be something better than glycine

Threonine - i think it could work better

@16charactersitis good to know

@Sippy
any brand that doesn't irritate your gut and have too many nasty excipients should work.
Now Foods or Doctors Best on amazon are fine softgels. Premier research labs or Calcirol if you want a liquid version.

@foxgelb I bought in spain otc a few months ago

purebulk.com

@b1 said in Boron supplements:

I cant find any borax supplements unless you mean the cleaning / slime making stuff

Indeed, to second @noseleather borax 'for cleaning' is good stuff. (modulo 'slime making' probably .lol)

Anecdotally, I add Borax powder to wash my linens (and light-colored clothes). This is my only 'supplement' with Borax. Idealabs hair tests showed a good load of boron. This was my only change in boron consumption. (I used to and I do eat quite a bit of raisins too.)

05/2024 -- Hair 05/2023 -- Hair

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this?

uses benfotiamine, but 41,000% of the b12 rda

Energi+ b complex

https://lifeblud.co/products/energi

@peatboy2416 said in What supplenents should I take as a 16-yo boy:

SHould I take any?

Haven’t read the thread
So glad you asked

Should you take any?
No

However
Eat robustly
And enjoy your food- and your life!

For a total body cleanser, I use this soap nut shampoo:

https://www.earthtemplefoods.com/products/raw-soap-nut-shampoo-with-probiotics-1-gallon

For exfoliation, I use this ayate washcloth:

https://www.amazon.com/Ayate-Washcloth-Natural-Agave-washcloth/dp/B0014AYLOG

For a toner (and hair mist), I use these hydrosols:

https://mountainroseherbs.com/rose-hydrosol

https://mountainroseherbs.com/sweetgrass-hydrosol

For a total body emollient (and hair conditioner), I use these monoï oils:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X926L1V/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXZH6RB3/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYJ29N5R/

For sun protection when hiking at high elevations, I use this sunscreen (it comes in a tinted version):

https://suntribesunscreen.com/product/suntribe-natural-zinc-sunscreen-face-sport-spf30/

For lip protection during the winter, I use cocoa butter and beeswax mixed together:

https://mountainroseherbs.com/cocoa-butter-wafers

https://mountainroseherbs.com/beeswax-pastilles

@Sippy @Mossy thanks.

@BioEclectic

I have been taking oral magnesium for years too, but looking back at my Mg RBC I really don't see any increase or very little, even though when I started I did feel the calming effect of it

I thought a blood donation I made few months ago may have had an impact to my latest Mg RBC, but I think the test is just a reflection of what is inside the cells.