Comment · Tue, February 23, 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 · 3 points
I've also tried it for a few days now. Seemingly no effect from adding iodine. The tongkat is still making me somewhat drowsy and foggy. I lowered the tongkat dosage from 1x10% and 1x2% to just 1x2% and the brain fog effect seems pretty much the same, just lessened.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner
Good to know. I am now trying with iodone and low dose DHEA and pregnenolone. That seems to work better for me. I never really got brain fog, though.