Comment · Tue, January 26, 2021 · ND Owner
Tongkat Ali drowsiness/brain fog
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PeskyPorpoise · 13 points
So, I’ve tried both the 2% and 10% with similar results. Both result in drowsiness and hefty brain fog that lasts pretty much the entire day. I cannot take it in the evening either because it gives me insomnia and when I do fall asleep it’s not really good sleep and I wake up sleep deprived.
Does anyone know what causes this and/or have solution to counteract it?
UPDATE: I bought some iodine pills (225 mcg 150%) and have been taking them an hour before my regular 2% Tongkat. I don't experience brain fog or drowsiness anymore! Thanks for the great suggestion Nicholasjh
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attunezero · 7 points
Fascinating. I've had mixed results with the TA. Sometimes it seemed to make me feel absolutely great. Other times it's been exactly as the OP said, drowsy brain fog with insomnia and poor sleep quality.
This thread made me realize that I recently stopped using regular table salt and have instead been using a grinder with non-iodized pink salt. It would be crazy (and very interesting) if that were the explanation for the varying effects I've seen.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner
I have some iodine coming today! I am super curious to test it out.