Comment · Thu, May 5, 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…
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EthanJPA · 1 points
Have you experienced any dysphoric effects from your nammex lions mane? possibly reminiscent of the mushroom's porported kappa opioid agonism?
I personally have had several experiences while taking the new extract (never the old one, which I finished 60g of just beforehand) In which I became increasingly dysphoric up to the point of what felt almost reminiscent of a smoked Salvia experience. Several times this has been following the use of cannabis, so it's not so surprising, but the new extract definitely has a tendency to make me feel a bit "wobbly" if I take too much acutely (as little as 1g).
Any insight would be greatly appreciated! I love the extract otherwise, and am planning to order the cordyceps as soon as my supply from powder city runs out. Keep up the great work!
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
That's interesting! I have not noticed anything that I can point back to. However, I was not really looking for it. I could ask a few other customers, and see if anyone else has experienced that.
Lion's Mane mushroom does contain a kappa opioid agonist. Since the Nammex 1:1 extract keeps all the mushroom material in, that would stay in. Our 10:1 water/ethanol extract might not pull it over, if it is not soluble. That could be why you experience it with one, but not the other.