I feel this needs to be posted - Me, My Brain, and ALCAR

[blacklac]

Still awaiting my first felt effect from ALCAR

I never perceived any effects from it either.

I'm using Primaforce powder. I am going to buy a bottle of SNS ALCAR and see if there is a difference. I expect there won't be, but...

[kisaj]

Still awaiting my first felt effect from ALCAR

Some people don't feel much and some people don't like the feeling. It can cause an anxious feeling at higher doses. I still can't believe that it is being recommended to start at 1g+ for people. Most everyone I know that has tried it, finds that 500mg is about the right spot to start.

Seems somewhat irresponsible to be telling people to start at higher doses than necessary.

[D3Baseball]

When I was on a keto diet, ALCAR gave me terrible headaches.

Other than that, doses as high as 3g don't give me anything tangible. Thus is the world of supplements. I take it just in case it's working since I get it free

[SpicedCider]

For me, oxiracetam and piracetam contributed to fluidity of writing. ALCAR is mostly for concepts that require memorization and focus.

Cooper, I can't remember if you said whether you take Huperzine A or not, but if you do, how much do you take per day? Do you take more than 200 mcg?

[mr.cooper69]

Cooper, I can't remember if you said whether you take Huperzine A or not, but if you do, how much do you take per day? Do you take more than 200 mcg?

I will take Hup A if I need an extra, acute kick while studying. 50-100mcg daily. Galantamine is my preferred choice though, at 8-16 mg.

[SpicedCider]

I will take Hup A if I need an extra, acute kick while studying. 50-100mcg daily. Galantamine is my preferred choice though, at 8-16 mg.

What kind of advantage do you perceive when taking galantamine as compared to huperzine A? Just curious...

[mr.cooper69]

What kind of advantage do you perceive when taking galantamine as compared to huperzine A? Just curious...

I don't perceive any difference. Huperzine A actually creates a stronger acute effect. However, galantamine is not only an AChEi but also an nAChr agonist, so it should, in theory, be even better

[maxpower155]

ALCAR never did anything for me. Piracetam on the other hand, love the stuff.
Sorry for randomly chiming in, been a while since I've been on the forum!

[MonteCedillo]

I think im going to give this a try... this really intrigues me... Does anybody have any experience with the NutraPlanet bulk 100g powder ALCAR? What are your thoughts and how do you dose it? Or are there any specific ALCAR recommendations?

[rob112]

I think im going to give this a try... this really intrigues me... Does anybody have any experience with the NutraPlanet bulk 100g powder ALCAR? What are your thoughts and how do you dose it? Or are there any specific ALCAR recommendations?

I do 2 grams pre, and 1/1 split on non workout days. I think it's an extremely inexpensive buy. Only downside is it tastes bad.

[uvawahoowa]

I do 2 grams pre, and 1/1 split on non workout days. I think it's an extremely inexpensive buy. Only downside is it tastes bad.

Taste really isn't bad at all imo

[Beau]

Taste really isn't bad at all imo

I like the taste, its similar to Cit Malate.

[CountryLiftin]

Well I aced my first chem quiz. Not really impressive at all but I was also the first in the class to finish. Again not super suprised. But hey I'll let this play out. I do seem to be retaining information as well or better than a I used to. I also feel like I might be getting better mind-muscle connection in the gym which sort of makes sense?

[MonteCedillo]

I do 2 grams pre, and 1/1 split on non workout days. I think it's an extremely inexpensive buy. Only downside is it tastes bad.

Taste really isn't bad at all imo

I like the taste, its similar to Cit Malate.

Whats the best way to take this? Dump the powder in mouth and chase? Mix in protein? Cap it?... Sorry if im asking too many questions. I will make a purchase this weekend, I just kind of want to know what i'll be getting and how i can dose it optimally.

[Beau]

I dump it in water and drink it.

[MonteCedillo]

I dump it in water and drink it.

Right on... thanks Beau

[uvawahoowa]

I dump it in water and drink it.

That's what I do, though I have taken it straight

[John Smeton]

Back in 2005-2006 when i took alcar for six years I did 3 grams first thing everyday, and when i was working security for a nightclub , i would dose 3 grams before work for a total of 6 grams. I used it every so often when i felt I need some kind of mental boost because that is what seemed to happen.

now a days I do 3 grams lclt and that works for me

[rob112]

Whats the best way to take this? Dump the powder in mouth and chase? Mix in protein? Cap it?... Sorry if im asking too many questions. I will make a purchase this weekend, I just kind of want to know what i'll be getting and how i can dose it optimally.

Really, I think you can dose it all of those ways. I just believe you avoid things like na-rala, NAC...it mixes fine with other things. Just look at focus xt. It has quite a few ingredients that are in with it. Water and caps are fine too. I think, unless told otherwise, juice would be fine if dumped in and drink quick. For what it is worth the test isn't as bad as many raws.

I think Coop or someone else can tell you what to avoid.

[CountryLiftin]

Lol I dumped it on my tongue and chased and I think I nearly burnt a hole in my tongue. Stuff is bubbly.