Do you know how Ray is using it? It sounds like he is using 5 mg topically?I emailed Ray.
"Dr. Peat
I've ordered some DHT from a Chinese source. It does not not readily dissolve in vitamin E or ethanol. It takes a very long time and much physical agitation for it to dissolve in 190 proof alcohol. I used this method and applied some on my arms and wrists, and I noticed no effect. How long do you think it should typically take to dissolve in either vitamin E or alcohol?"
Ray: "I dissolved 5 mg in a gram of vitamin E; it takes a lot of stirring if it isn’t micronized."
Me: "Okay, thanks. This does not seem to be working for me. I think we may have gotten our product from the same source as well. Others report a strong and immediate GABA and antidepressant effect. The powder is clearly not dissolving completely in the E. Can you think of anything I might be doing wrong or an alternative way to make the powder active?"
Ray: "It could be the purity of the vitamin E. Have you tried olive oil?"
I have not tried olive oil, but I tried coconut oil and 190 proof alcohol and it didn't work. I will try olive oil tonight or tomorrow and email him back.