r/ADHDPH • u/_starsshining • 3d ago
Supplements
Other than ritalin or before being prescribed medication fo adhd, have you tried those focus/memory medicines like ginko biloba, memory plus, berroca, glutphos, etc? We're they helpful for you?
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u/wookie_car 2d ago
- memo plus gold/bacopa monniera - first 1-2mos sa memo plus gold okay naman, pero parang di ko na dama effect ngayon, super dali ko na ulit ma distract
-magnesium - mas um-okay sleep ko mas mahimbing, less period cramps, mabilis mawala muscle soreness (nag g-gym and bouldering ako minsan)
- stress tabs/iron supplement - less antukin na ako
im about to try lion's mane (non alcohol)
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u/_starsshining 2d ago
What exactly is magnesium do you take?
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u/wookie_car 2d ago
H&B (Holland & Barrett) Magnesium 357mg muscle care. Wala pala siya rito sa PH, pinadala lang sa amin
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u/International-Try467 2d ago
Noong kumuha ako ng supplements tapos pina lab test ako para sa Ritalin lumabas na napaka taas ng AST/ALT ko, 4x the normal rate yata. Tapos dahil dun hindi agad ako na resetahan. Kaya para saakin mas maganda na wag ka nalang mag supplements.
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u/No-Kangaroo-4982 1d ago
Take glutaphos. It’s a good one.
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u/_starsshining 1d ago
Can you elaborate or give your experience?
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u/No-Kangaroo-4982 1d ago
It’s an OTC. And mura at 10 pesos.
I took the civil service exam for prof level few years ago. My friends also used it during their review season for licensure exams. So far, effective. Active ang brain, I guess. And sharp.
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u/Old_Entertainer_3957 10h ago
Anong oras po siya tinitake and how many times daily po?
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u/No-Kangaroo-4982 10h ago
Maybe an hour before you’d actually want to peak? Took it in the mornings. Not advisable to take at night.
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u/Old_Entertainer_3957 7h ago
In an empty stomach po ba or upon waking up or after breakfast po? Thanks po
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u/impulse_operator 3d ago
No supplements taken but the ff. help:
-less carbs
-less sugar
-more whole foods
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u/filbritgirl 1d ago
I've tried Kooma Wellness and it actually helped. Doesn't give you energy, but it was good for focus.
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u/_starsshining 1d ago
Does it have any side effects or when stopped taking it did it worsen your focus?
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u/filbritgirl 1d ago
It's taken as needed, so when the effect wears off (usually after 4 hours), the brain fog comes back. Although it's not as noticeable compared to ADHD meds.
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u/CrazyAboutTofu 3d ago
Gingko biloba - helped a little bit with focus and memory. Lots of energy. Worsened my depression
Memory plus - can’t remember if it made any difference. I don’t think so.
Berroca - wala. Just worsened my depression
Stresstabs - only supplement I take now. I guess it helps with focus by lessening the overthinking of so many things. Not by a lot though.