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I take 100mg modafinil (or 50mg Armodafinil) approximately 1x/week for intense work days when I need to really produce. I take it first thing in the morning around 6am, but still have trouble sleeping at night when I take it. Any tips/trips for sleep after taking it?

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It lasts too long bro and those doses are probably double what someone without narcolepsy should take LOL. You're probably looking for dopamine and norepinephrine anyway so daily bromantane plus some dynamax, NALT, and sabroxy would do a better job than modaf

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Thanks for the response.

I’m not finding any source for bromantane. All I’m seeing is bromelain, which I’m assuming is different.

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not sure if you're still searching but I got mine from swisschems.

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1. Any thoughts on Epitalon for sleep/telomere lengthening?

2. For your 🍆 protocol, if you had to hypothesize why growth occurs anatomically, what would the reason(s) be. E.g. extra VEGF and blood flow causes cellular adaptation and collagen production.

3. Anything you would change in terms of your peptide stack for the 🍆 protocol? On Twitter you mentioned GHK-Cu but that didn’t end up in the write-up.

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1) Just because telomere length is a way to estimate a cell's age, doesn't mean that artificially lengthening telomeres is anti-aging. I haven't seen evidence for that and I avoid.

2)It's multi-factorial. the penis is mostly blood. increase bloodflow and angiogenesis means more blood can go to it, which = bigger size. collagen synthesis in response to microtrauma from pumping and stretching is another way it grows. GHK does stimulate elastin, which increases your potential for how much you can grow/how much it can be stretched.

3) rewriting the D post because it's been a year and many gains have been made with new methods

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1). I’ve had near debilitating heartburn and acid reflux for the past year. It happens practically everyday and I cannot get a handle on it. I’m beginning to actually worry about it and do not know how to fix it. I am not overweight and eat clean whole food diet.

2. Are cortisone shots good? I know many people who got them and feel practically pain free from their injuries. I’ve read that they provide only a few years of relief and actually make things worse but I do not know if it’s true? I figured it cortisone works so well, you and others wouldn’t be talking about BPC-157 so there must be a reason I don’t see cortisone recommended often?

3. Do cold plunges/cold showers really have positive affects? I’ve seen half of the health sphere talk about endless benefits and how amazing they are and the other half says they are unnecessary and an overall net negative on your health. I’ve researched examples that could prove both cases. I personally enjoy cold plunges 3x a week but would stop if I knew it was doing more harm than good.

Thank you!

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1) Could be H Pylori, too much acidic food, cal/mag deficiency, and a bunch of other things. You should try a tsp apple cider vinegar diluted in a cup of water. paradoxically helps acid reflux by closing the esophageal sphincters. I'd be making sure to get 10mg/lb elemental mag daily using magnesium chloride powder in water in addition to some supplements like glycinate, glycerophosphate and acetyltaurate. I'd do a 2-3 day fast just to let everything clear out, break fast on bland, whole foods, throw in some kefir and fermented foods. Oral BPC and KPV should provide immediate relief as well. Circadian lifestyle and light environment will also be very critical, cannot fade. I would think that doing all that while being outside for the sunrise, mid day, and sunset for 2 weeks is more than enough to resolve the issues. Just need a big push to get out of that negative feedback loop you're caught in.

2) Are they good? They're useful in some cases, but they don't heal or repair anything and have side effects. Redlight/IR therapy, peptides, circadian lifestyle, light environment optimization, nutrition, and grounding will do a lot more to actually solve the root cause

3) yes they do. your cells emit UV light from cold shock and we all know the benefits of UV and POMC, nitric oxide, etc. The only time it's bad is when you're exposed to too much cold for too long of a time. How much you can handle largely depends on your cold adapatation.

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Thank you!

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1) How quickly do you think down regulation occurs for Retatrutide and to maintain effectiveness should one cycle on/off?

2) Jay Campbell is a big proponent of metformin, would that help offset insulin resistance from HGH?

3) Is injectable DHT E/ Stanalone actually anabolic for muscle building or is it more for mental drive?

Welcome back BTB! looking forward to more content

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1) not sure, it's a research compound 😂 that's why I'm only for microdosing and running for 4-6 weeks while already lean and insulin/leptin sensitive or if genuinely obese/diabetic

2) I'm antimetformin because it's inferior to berberine and causes epigenetic changes to sperm leading to retarded babies.

3) its insanely anabolic. As anabolic mg for mg as tren. If it has no ester it won't be anabolic though. Clears too fast to yield any appreciable genomic effects. If you want to pin DHT no ester every 6 hours then sure it's anabolic AF 😂

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would daily pins of the DHT E be best along with daily pins of Test?

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EOD pins are fine

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What are the realistic downsides to doing .3 grams of cocaine once a weekend, keeping in mind circadian rhythm, diet ,fitness and body health is in check?

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Cocaine is one of the least disgusting ingredients in the white powder you put up your nose. The cuts are truly horrendous and IDC if you're getting it from darkwebz your shit is not pure.

Also, did you know you don't even have to OD to hav sudden cardiac arrest due to cocaines effect on ion channels? Rare, but it happens all the time.

The real question is why do you feel like you need that cheap dopamine? If you're going to do drugs why not expand your consciousness with psilocybin, ketamine, mescaline, LSD, 2CB, or even MDMA?

Coke is waste of time and money. At least do real stimulants like amphetamine.

LOLOL Not medical advice, 100% satire, but you get what I'm saying

Not worth it bro

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What are some herbal alternatives to cocaine 👀?

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Coca Leaves lol

Sabroxy

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For a first time HGH user who would like to utilize it to get lean, would one be best hypothetically served using it in the morning before fasted LISS (I.e, a 30 minute fast walk), or before bed for increased sleep?

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Definitely before fasted cardio

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If one is hypothetically running 150mg test cypionate per week (split in 2 doses), would HCG be best hypothetically dosed at 250mg M, W, and F?

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I've found that hCG is best dosed E3d. 250iu is usually fine, but could be too estrogenic. Couldn't say for sure without bloodwork.

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No issues with hair loss, but any broscience for fixing gray hairs aside from just straight up hair dye?

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That's a loss of melanin. Sun maxxing is the answer. The red/IR of the sunrise/sunset will restore UVB receptors and mitochondrial function in the scalp. Artificial light will do the opposite, so swap your indoor bulbs with incandescents or circadian LEDs from healthy home shop. UV in afternoon will stimulate melanin production, which is what your grey hair lacks. Combine that with some GHK and Melanotan 2, and all the other hair loss protocol tricks for increasing bloodflow to the sczlp and you should get a bunch back. Also log your diet on cronometer and make sure you're getting all your vitmains and minerals. All of em. Low omega 6, high omega 3, high saturated fats. you could also blast your head and scalp with a good supplemental red/IR device https://emr-tek.com/bowtied or chroma and a sperti UVB https://www.sperti.com/?ref=10787 but don't replace sun with these lights, use in addition. The recently greyed hairs should go back, but the older ones won't. The good news is that grey hair is scientifically proven to increase your perceived authority, maturity, and attractiveness. Gives you that distinguished look. Men with grey hair are also perceived to be more economically successful and intelligent. OTOH, men that dye their hair are perceived to be insecure.

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What do you think about GC-1 as an alternative to T3 in a prep setting?

Will you put out a post on your preferred NIR/IR/Circadian products in general? Lots of different brands out there

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I don't know much about it and it doesn't seem well studied. The real alpha is bodybuilders wouldn't need exogenous t3 if they were lifting, doing cardio, and eating on the beach like they were in the golden era. Maybe some NDT if needed, but definitely not if you have exogenous DHT. Unless you have hashimotos or something, but if that's the case you shouldn't be bodybuilding LOL

Okay here it is:

- EMR Tek Inferno for Red/IR and their red bulb for night stand light (BOWTIED for 30% off)

- Sperti D for UVB(BOWTIED for 30% off)

- Sperti Fiji for UVA (BOWTIED for 30% off)

- Incandescent bulbs from bulbs.com and circadian bulbs from healthy home shop (BOWTIED for i think 20% off) for the rest of the house

- Spectra479 blueblockers for night and emr-tek for the daytime screen use (amazon)

- Sky portal for office light/anti SAD light (no code, will ask them when i get a chance)

- Iris for blueblocking software and twilight on android/google tv (yes i bought chromecasts for my tv just to use twilight, but Kodi is awesome too)

- Earthing for grounding mats/sheet/blanket with ground rod (no code, will ask them when I get a chance)

- SLNT faraday bags for laptop and phones when traveling no code, will ask them when I get a chance)

- regular ol timer for wifi access point no code, will ask them when I get a chance)

- black out curtains

- generic sunrise alarm clock from amazon in case I oversleep from the black out curtains. Usually don't but it's good in case.

- about to get a faraday canopy for my bed will report back lmao

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What I find curious is there’s no obvious negative reason they discontinued the studies… but I am scientifically illiterate

Hahah I do have exo DHT but keep my lab rats levels below 5:1 since initial higher dosing. Going to get some prop so I can more easily research different dosing

THANK YOU! Tremendously helpful

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trace mineral drops vs mag chloride salt, are the mineral drops inferior?

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I wouldn't say inferior, they're different minerals so it's not a choice of one over the other. They're both tools to get more minerals that your diet may be lacking

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I am thinking of taking glycine and taurine on a regular basis because I have hear great things. Are these things safe to take everyday? In what quantities? Any brands you'd recommend to take or avoid?

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Yes they're common amino acids and you consume glycine and taurine in your food daily.

Taurine I like 2.5 heams twice a day and glycine I'll do 5g at night after my last meal. Glycine is trickier, some people get a paradoxical excitatory response from it. Always best to get it from gelatin, collagen, bone brother and meat when possible to maintain natty amino ratios nootropics depot is the number one brand by far

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I like this question.

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Should be good to try 1/2 tsp baking soda.

Yes, that's the exact kind of MgCL use. I do 1/2 tsp mg with 1/4 (1/2 for me) tsp of iodized sea salt and it tastes great

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1) got a good FL rec for the 3-Day Ultra Dopamine Reset?

If not--thinking fly 2 Virginia or NC.

2) best supplements to reduce excitotoxic effects in brain? Got COQ10 on my list already. And got 60 days of BPC157 tabs in my cabinet.

3) grounding shoes/boots recs?

Thanks hacker

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1) I'd go to virginia because it's colder :)

2) Acetyl Lcarn, Agmatine, melatonin, r-ALA, NAC, Vit C, Lion's Mane, BSO, L-Theanine, Mag Acetyl Taurate, Taurine, Magnolia Bark, Gotu Kola, Lemon Balm. Cerebrolysin and selank being the final bosses :)

3) check out the ground athlete on twitter and his company https://olympusearthwear.com/

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Awesome.

If you're taking f/up questions...

How can I approach incorporating those supplements into my stack? Try a few, one at a time, several, and see which ones make me feel different? Or just set and forget, etc

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I'm over 40 and getting back into jiu jitsu. I do not want to be injured and I have terrible flexibility.

I will drink electrolytes and creatine before class. I will take Jocko Joint Warfare.

Beyond that and stretching, what do you recommend for flexibility and injury prevention?

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What I would do is focus hardcore on redox/light nutrition. Need Red/IR/UV to structure water for better energy production and cellular hydration. If you don't have this, your muscle and connective tissue cells will not be hydrated no matter how much water and electrolytes you consume. Then optimize hormones. Androgen/Estrogen ratios matter. You want a 40-50:1 test + dht:e2 ratio, so roughly 1100 test, 200 DHT, and 30-40 pg/ml e2. Igf-1 you'd want in theupper 2 if not 300s. HRT can accomplish these hormone targets if you have trouble acquiring natty. High protein and collagen diet very important as well. I'd get a massage gun and take some BPC at least on recovery days to stimulate bloodflow and angiogenesis to troublesome joints.

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How would you balance a healthy lifestyle in your 20s while dating/partying and not be a complete shut in? How many days max per week to go out and not worry about health? I was thinking a 2-3 day dopamine reset per month like your latest post would mitigate a lot of the damage. Plus doing almost everything else right

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I'd go out 2 days a week max. If i could go back I wouldn't even drink as much. Genuinely keep it to like 4 drinks a night

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1) When you get a 10ml vial of T, do you transfer a week or 2 worth into a new sterile vial so you don't stick the 10ml vial 70 times if you are doing daily micro administrations?

1.5) What is the max number of times you would stick a reusable vial?

2) Does Gonadorelin have any value or is it just worse than HCG for replacing LH on cycle

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1) nope, don't care that much. Never had an issue. Immune system is working. If i was immuno compromised I wouldn't even get 10mL vials, would get 1

2) as many as i need to

3) i would completely avoid.

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