Comment · Fri, March 4, 2016 · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
Nootropics Depot: Mushroom Extracts!
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lynxon · 38 points
How is there not more discussion on these?
So I've been experimenting with nootropics for 3 years or so at least. Racetams, noopept, modafinil, Prl-8-53, rhodiola, ashwaghanda, etc. I realize that these may not all necessarily be nootropic - but for the sake of cognitive enhancement and personal evolution.
So far, I've gotten one 30g container of Red Reishi and Cordyceps. I'll give my description of each.
First, I tried Cordyceps as I had a good feeling about them. One 00 sized capsule full and 4,000UI of vitamin D3 started my day.
Wow! There is an absolutely notable not placebo boost in energy. Almost a high. Lasts maybe 4-6 hours. I start the day off at 7:30 or so with it and get off work around 3. Occasionally I'll redose at that point or once I get home if I feel like being more active.
Red Reishi, now this one, I thought, was less potent. The tangible effect upon my subjective conscious experience is less prominent. Rather than a bit of a rush of Cordyceps (rush really isn't the right word, but it's close), Reishi feels more airy.
I started off with a full cap, but last time I tried half a 00 with the other half as inositol. Great success! The effects were around…
What they were answering
homosuperiorr · 1 points
"Reishi mushroom is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth in a powdered form for more than one month. Use of powdered reishi mushroom has been associated with toxic effects on the liver."
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-905-reishi%20mushroom.aspx?activeingredientid=905&;
Mushrooms in general absorbs a lot of heavy metals like mercury.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
All of our mushroom extracts are tested for heavy metals, like mercury. So you don't have to worry about that. Also, Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is heptaoprotective.
Evaluation of the Hepatic and Renal-protective Effects of Ganoderma lucidum in Mice
I don't know what WebMD is on about.