I was given the opportunity to test out Mike Arnold’s latest nootropic formulation. 20 caps were received in the mail over the holidays. I intend to initially try with fats (mct oil) upon ingestion and also without fats on an empty stomach. I have been caffeine and stim free for the past week as I tend to take stim breaks around holidays or as needed.
With that said, I took my first dose yesterday at 4 pm with a tablespoon of MCT oil. I primarily work nights, hence the reason for the later dosing. I am aware it has been said not to take within 12 hrs of sleep, but this almost right on par with when I would get home from work and head to bed.
At 4:45 (45 mins post ingestion) I began to feel the effects. A crisp energy, not overpowering, yet heavily focused on the task at hand. Workplace efficiency was absolutely up.
At 5:30 pm I was feeling very social and chatty with said energy still in effect. The amount of caffeine contained in 3 pills is dead on, especially considering this is the first taste of caffeine I’ve had in a week. Not jittery or shaky at all.
Got off work around 2, energy levels and social aptitude were constant throughout my shift and this is a necessity for me. It is also worth noting that appetite was not suppressed at all during this time. This is always my Achilles when it comes to stims, preworkout, noots, and caffeine. So I was more than happy still being hungry and able to fulfill that desire. Went 10 hrs from time of ingestion with all positive observations, took a shower and went to bed without any issues at all.
With that said, I took my first dose yesterday at 4 pm with a tablespoon of MCT oil. I primarily work nights, hence the reason for the later dosing. I am aware it has been said not to take within 12 hrs of sleep, but this almost right on par with when I would get home from work and head to bed.
At 4:45 (45 mins post ingestion) I began to feel the effects. A crisp energy, not overpowering, yet heavily focused on the task at hand. Workplace efficiency was absolutely up.
At 5:30 pm I was feeling very social and chatty with said energy still in effect. The amount of caffeine contained in 3 pills is dead on, especially considering this is the first taste of caffeine I’ve had in a week. Not jittery or shaky at all.
Got off work around 2, energy levels and social aptitude were constant throughout my shift and this is a necessity for me. It is also worth noting that appetite was not suppressed at all during this time. This is always my Achilles when it comes to stims, preworkout, noots, and caffeine. So I was more than happy still being hungry and able to fulfill that desire. Went 10 hrs from time of ingestion with all positive observations, took a shower and went to bed without any issues at all.