Posts by Brenda Parker5

Seriously though—that’s just ridiculous. It’s honestly pretty low-brow to hear people claiming Islam is just going to roll over them... like, give me a break. This isn't some cheap street hustle or a night out with a hooker.

Just gotta put in the work to absolutely crush this English bio—I'm talking pound-for-pound number one status coming real soon. XD

I’m watching these videos right now—and man, I swear every single time an MMA fighter from that region shows up, they’re rocking that black-and-green Venum UFC zip-up. I actually picked one up this past summer and honestly? The quality is unreal. I even snagged some of their autumn/winter gear at 50% off—total steal.
This Venum gear is right up there with TNF, North Face, or Carhartt in terms of quality—seriously. I’ve got a feeling some of this stuff is gonna last us a decade, easy.
Honestly, it’s about time the UFC went with Venum—that Reebok era was absolutely brutal.

Jeremy Bishop35 said:I’m grabbing this stuff from NOW Foods—just one a day for now, but if I bumped it up to four, I’d probably be floating on a cloud

https://www.amazon.com/now-foods-magnesium-glycinate/245390220.html

Started taking this zinc too. Used to take some Tribulus from IronMax before, but this one has a bit of everything in decent doses—we'll see how it goes, reviews seem pretty solid so far

https://www.vitacost.com/zinc-supplements/al-150-capsules

NOW Foods is a solid brand. I usually take two tablets right before bed, so that's about 200mg.

As for the zinc, it's fine for a quick fix, but if you stay on it long-term, it'll deplete your copper and cause all sorts of issues. You really want that 15:1 ratio.

I usually just order my supplements from Amazon, Vitacost, or iHerb.

It took me three full days to finally bounce back from COVID.
This strain is no joke—I felt like I got hit by a freight train... the treatment I went with was intense, but honestly, it worked. I ended up mixing my own protocol because I was stressing about potential EBV reactivation and histamine issues (the whole mast cell thing). I wanted to be prepared—heavily.

The only other thing I took besides supplements was some Cepacol lozenges for my throat.

A few basics here:












When you're taking Zinc, you absolutely have to pair it with a small dose of copper—a 15:1 ratio is the sweet spot. And honestly? Zinc methionine is hands down the best form for bioavailability.

Then there's Ascorbyl Palmitate. It's a fat-soluble esterified Vitamin C, and most people agree it's the superior way to get Vitamin C across the blood-brain barrier.
That’s actually the specific version I'd suggest taking alongside NAC.

Now, if we're talking magnesium, the real deal—the properly chelated stuff—is magnesium glycinate-lysinate. Basically, glycine and lysine are amino acids that bond with the magnesium to create a single molecule.
Glycinate acts as an NMDA antagonist, which makes it incredible for relaxation and getting some decent sleep.
Lysine is mostly used for its antiviral properties.

Like I've said before, the most important thing with any supplement is doing your homework. You need to hunt down high-bioavailability forms, because anything else is just wasted money.

My PEA 365 capsules finally showed up—it was totally sold out within a single day, so I always keep an eye on iHerb and have them ping my email the second it’s back in stock.

This is basically my endgame therapy:

Honestly, NAC at 1 gram per tablet is hands down the best supplement I've ever tried—I am definitely sticking with it!
I usually stack it with Jarrow Zinc Balance because NAC actually helps the body process zinc and copper more effectively, so it just makes sense to supplement them together. The Zinc Balance has 15mg of zinc and 1mg of copper, which is that perfect 15:1 ratio you want.

Restocking up.




What an absolute steal for a guy from Benicia!!

mistyscout34 said:Look, Jacob Lopez51—I know you’re just trying to keep this thread alive and all, but man, you’ve gone way overboard with the pill talk. Even I haven't gone that far. 😁

Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses - The Brutal Truth

Late night vibes:

The First Real Breakthrough for Long Covid? This Massive New Study Just Dropped Some Insane Data

MCAS: The neurological and mental health side of things
https://www.mastattack.org/2014/10/m...tric-symptoms/

The absolute holy grail of supplements. 60 slow-release SAM-e tablets.








Just waiting on my paycheck to hit—then I'm pulling the trigger on this order from overseas. It's about 100 bucks, but man, it's worth every cent.

It’s honestly wild that you can’t even find Solgar copper at our local CVS or Walgreens... left me totally speechless.

ABSTRACT
A group of 30 patients—ages 32 to 78—dealing with neuropathic pain underwent a 45-day treatment using pregabalin combined with palmitoylethanolamide. Everyone finished the trial without a single reported side effect. More importantly, there was a massive drop in pain levels across the board, which directly led to much better sleep quality. Basically, fixing the symptoms helped people actually rest again, and everyone felt pretty great about how well the combo worked. Long story short: this dual therapy approach works, it's safe, and it genuinely helps people get their lives back.

I’m such a believer in PEA that I just pulled the trigger and ordered a full 365-day supply from $167.
The thing is, apparently those 365-count bottles from iHerb sell out in like a heartbeat, and then you're stuck waiting forever. I didn't want to take any chances—checked yesterday and they were already out of stock, so I had to jump ahead of the curve. Now I'm just waiting for the "in stock" email so I can grab them immediately.



My daily routine is basically going to be the same morning and night:
Pregabalin + PEA + SAM-e + Lithium Orotate + ALA/Benfotiamine + Quercetin/Bromelain. Plus MSM in the afternoon for a little detox.

This is the heavy-duty protocol. XD

Then, just thirty minutes before hitting the sack at night, I'll do reishi + magnesium glycinate + ashwagandha.

r/covidlonghaulers - Neuro Inflammation / MCAS - New research on combining PEA & Luteolin
A buddy of mine sent over a link for a new protocol—apparently, it’s being used in neuro-rehab departments at major hospitals across the US. The whole thing revolves around pairing PEA (palmitoylethanolamide co-ultramicronized) with LUTEOLIN (a flavonoid).

I’m dealing with a brutal relapse right now—major inflammation hitting my brain, my eyes, and muscle groups all over the place. The pain, the brain fog, that weird feeling of head fullness and pressure... it's pretty rough at the moment (around an 8/10).
I actually started the suggested dosage today. I’m planning to stick with it for 8 weeks, so I'll check back in here if I notice any real improvements or weird side effects.

The Highlights
• When mast cells get activated by oxygen and glucose deprivation (OGD), they dump out these neurotoxic factors.

• Using PEA and luteolin together works synergistically to cut down on the neurotoxicity caused by those OGD-triggered mast cells.

• Basically, PEA and luteolin provide direct, combined neuroprotection to neurons when they're hit with OGD.

Dosage
Sublingual granulated PEA-LUT (700/70 mg), twice a day for 8 weeks.

Research
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05311852

https://www.sciencedirect.com/scienc...06899316304887

https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/16/8717/htm

https://ichgcp.net/clinical-trials-registry/NCT04489017

Since Luteolin can be kind of hard to track down in the States, you really don't have much choice but to go with Quercetin and Bromelain instead.
Quercetin is pretty much the gold standard for stabilizing mast cells according to a ton of studies (check out this article https://hoffmancentre.com/natural-treatments-for-mcas/)



The deal is that Quercetin has an extra oxygen/hydrogen OH group attached.

Jacob Lopez51 said:https://www.iherb.com/pr/natural-fact...-capsules/2663

I ran out of mine too—and honestly, you picked a winner right here. Seriously great review, and the bang for your buck on this one is unbeatable.

If you're looking for high-quality turmeric—just like I am—this is definitely the way to go:
https://www.iherb.com/pr/naturewise-o...capsules/77858

hiddennomad34 said:Can anyone recommend a good NAC brand? My GI doctor mentioned that the one from Now Foods isn't exactly top-tier based on what they've seen.

https://www.iherb.com/pr/natural-fact...-capsules/2663

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7765232/

In general—studies using animal models show that PEA has all these properties that make it look super promising for treating fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Basically, PEA stops the release of both existing and newly made mast cell mediators, things like histamine and TNF-alpha. Both PEA and its cousin adelmidrol (which is just a di-amide derivative of azelaic acid) can help dial back those mast cells.

As for anyone dealing with brain fog: one of the biggest wins with PEA is how it hits the glial cells. If those glial cells get overactive, they trigger brain inflammation—it's a mess. PEA helps modulate and calm them down. That’s pretty much why PEA shows up as an effective way to manage autism and fibromyalgia. A lot of folks find that adding PEA to their routine clears the fog and sharpens their thinking.

Just a heads up: it might take about a week before you actually feel anything.

In Europe, PEA is actually available as a prescription med—and some versions are even manufactured in labs over in Rome.
That bolded part right there? That's the real struggle with fibromyalgia.
The holy grail combo for fibro would be: pregabalin + PEA + r-lipoic acid + benfotiamine + ALCAR.

Edit: Look, I've tried just about everything. I intentionally saved PEA for last for a reason. We'll see how it goes in two weeks. I picked up two bottles, and if this works, I'm definitely buying more. If PEA does the trick, it could let me cut back on my pills significantly. My goal is to get down to 10 tablets a day—I'm aiming for that, but I won't rush it until I'm 100% sure of the details. I wanted to experiment with a bunch of stuff so I could stay informed, and honestly, the more I tested, the more I learned. Neuropsychiatry was always the area that interested me the most.
I ran into some people on Reddit who had all these data points and tests, claiming that all of this is basically a joke from a layman's perspective. But hey, I came here to learn, and I've definitely picked up a ton along the way.

Brandon Brown29 said:Random question here:
Hey, which specific reishi powder are you using? There are way too many brands out there right now..
From what I can see, there are some local organic farms selling reishi drops online, but honestly, I have no clue—which one actually works better, the liquid drops or the powder?

I've been using this one from a shop in Oregon:
https://alternativa-webshop.com/prod...utrisslim-125g

Honestly, the gold standard is probably Real Mushrooms—either in capsules or even better if you get the powder. Personally, I take Lion's Mane from Real Mushrooms in a capsule every morning, then switch to Reishi powder at night.

wanderingbadger0 said:Awesome.👍 A massive step forward.

Just seeing this now. Mentally I'm doing a little better—but physically? I'm a total wreck, so I really need to force myself to get moving ASAP.

I'm back on my antidepressants and they're finally actually kicking in, so I don't really need that stuff you recommended right now. I might look into it if I ever decide to quit the meds again—honestly, I'm too nervous to try mixing everything all at once. NAC didn't do much for my headspace, so I'm a bit skeptical about this other thing too. But hey, whatever, if it works for you, it works. I mean, those 25 pills you're taking have got to be doing *something*, whether we like it or not.😁

How much are you dropping every month on all these nootropics and supplements?

Gotcha.
I mostly grab stuff from iHerb when there's a sale, but since I buy enough to last me three months, I'm looking at around $1,200$500 per run.

My PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide) just showed up today.

Everything just depends on what specific issue you're dealing with—once you figure that out, you can build a solid stack.

Try taking 5g of Reishi mushrooms and 5mg of Lithium Orotate... then let me know how your symptoms feel after that... XD

It’s hard for people to wrap their heads around the fact that anxiety and depression aren't "cured" by antidepressants—they basically just mask the issue, if anything.
And honestly, in a few rare cases, you might only need one single supplement or nootropic because there are so many different factors at play.

The real turning point for me was seeing this guy who managed to fix his peripheral neuropathy using nothing but supplements and nootropics after doctors had basically written him off.
Basically, there isn't anything natural that can't be treated with the right supplements. Plus, there's tons of research showing that depression is often just neuroinflammation anyway.

But people really need to educate themselves—not all supplements are created equal, and neither are the brands.

Like, Alpha Lipoic Acid versus R-Lipoic Acid is night and day—or take Turmeric, where you've got BCM-95, Longvida, or C3.

Most B-complexes you see on the shelves are pretty much useless. You want the methylated, active forms—those are the ones your body can actually absorb and use fully.

And so on...

Histamine Intolerance (The Science-Backed Game Plan)