NAC has been suggested as a treatment for OCD. It’s likely that NAC can improve OCD symptoms in a subset of persons with OCD – but not everyone. This is because individuals differ in gene expression, brain morphology, neurochemistry, hormones, and general physiology (influencing OCD and reactions to NAC). What is NAC? N-acetylcysteine – or …
Alprazolam (Xanax) is a fast-acting, medium-duration benzodiazepine that was patented in 1971 and approved for medical use in the U.S. in 1981. As of 2019, alprazolam was the 41st most-prescribed medication in the U.S. with over 17M annual prescriptions. It is commonly used for the short-term treatment of anxiety disorders, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety …
Diphenhydramine is a first-generation ethanolamine antihistamine developed by George Rieveschl and was approved for usage in 1946. In the U.S. and Canada – diphenhydramine is the primary active ingredient in the over-the-counter medication “Benadryl.” As of 2017, diphenhydramine was the 241st most commonly prescribed medication in the U.S. – exceeding 2M prescriptions. Total usage of …
I first read about “turkesterone” on Reddit and initially thought it was a fictitious substance that: someone made up to be funny and/or was part of an inside joke. Like bro have you tried turkesterone? Gains are legit better than steroids. However, I later observed several influencers with large followings namedrop “turkesterone” and realized it …
Chamomile is the common name for various daisy-like plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae family. The 2 most common chamomile varieties (species) include: (1) German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and (2) Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis). Chamomile has long been considered a medicinal herb, with many claiming it helps alleviate stress and treat anxiety. Because (A) I enjoy chamomile …
What is low dose melatonin? 300 mcg (micrograms) or less – equivalent to 0.3 mg or less. This is my answer – so let me explain how I came up with this number. There’s no objective scientific/medical consensus for what is “low-dose” melatonin. You might ask several friends what they consider to be low-dose melatonin …