Just reporting back here that my first experience with micellized D3 did not go well. Was really hoping this would be the trick to getting D3. Unfortunately, I felt anxious and very off, then a typical malaise. I believe the anxiety was due to some hormonal change, to use a very unscientific description. The one thing different from most other supplements, especially fat-based D3, was that the heavy malaise did not last long at all, where it usually always does — days. When I get the courage, I'll try this again.

@wester130 No but I’ll check it out.

@Uroš Don't know what's the optimal but it makes sense taking it with food to slow the absorption to mimic the natural production and release. I just upped to 3 grains and I think the easiest way for me is to take the T3 three times a day with a bigger meal, with only the last meal also containing all of the T4. There's probably individual variance in what works best.

@Alomongerpete I think ray used a in ear thermometer

@LucH said in Consensus on a good Vitamin C source?: @Mossy said in Consensus on a good Vitamin C source?: I assume gelatin powder or straight glycine could replace Yes, when taking 10 g glycine, you only assimilate 2 g (20 %). (Study given by Haidut) I'd take the half dose in the shake (5 g powder). Thank you.

@pittybitty you don't experience dry skin at all?

Late update: Finally settled on this as it's closer to my region: https://myospots.com/products/natural-toothpaste-with-hydroxyapatite

How much borax should I put in to the water when bathing?

@the_black_jew https://live-live.com/products/biocean-tonics-1000ml

Halogen lighting is a good choice. Let us know what your experiment reveals. [image: 1736875664998-c5419000-a8f5-4ef4-a1d2-38d23c3ac7c2-image.png]

There are many production methods. https://www.guanjiebio.com/news/how-many-plant-extracts-production-process-do-75963188.html

@Wamoti, below is the brand I have. It’s the one many of the old Ray Peat Forum members were using back in 2015 when we were experimenting with FOS. I’m not sure if they still carry it, but I got it from the pharmacy at Walmart: [image: 1735994725078-fbbec0a6-1065-409e-a11c-80a04d5c67f3-image-resized.jpeg]

@Serotoninskeptic incandescents r better imo

that sounds disgusting tbh. your kid's gonna throw it to the birds and go get an oh Henry from the vending machine.

@ilnyarienàfaire Do you have other health conditions? What is your TSH? Do you get sunlight/vit D? Do you lead a virtuous, meaningful life? Have you tried CBT/ do you have defense mechanisms for dealing with negative thoughts?

@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