My question for everyone is the following:
I researched the B1 and Niacinamide supplements and found that it is affordable for me to get it in pill form. However, it has silica in it, etc. The powders, found on the sites mentioned by everyone, are preferable, but not maintainable monetarily for me. I definitely need the boost in cognitive function and other than that, am not taking supplements. (With exception of gelatin, which I consider a must.) So to all of you, my question is: how bad is the added "junk" in the supplements if powder is not an option for me. Does it negate the overall effects or is it an acceptable tradeoff. Everything else for me, is just coming along but as brain function is crucial for me sooner rather than later (attempting schooling), this is not something I want to wait on if I can have results. Would appreciate anyone's input on this.
If the silica, etc. is so problematic that it will nullify the positive effects, then I guess I will have to just hope my brain function improves with coffee, etc. and the diet I am following to the tee. I wish there was some food-based way for me to get the extras in the B1 and niacinamide. Saw that Ray Peat mentioned he used B1 to memorize piles of French words, etc.
Thank you very much for your input. I don't want to be greedy about waiting for improvement, but cognitive improvements would be really helpful in lowering the stress I typically incur from having to "think so hard." Thanks again, and thanks loads for all the wonderful input I have received from reading so many of your posts. This is a wonderful group of people; intelligent, thoughtful, and generous with their discoveries. I appreciate it more than can be expressed.
Sincerely,
Caroline
I researched the B1 and Niacinamide supplements and found that it is affordable for me to get it in pill form. However, it has silica in it, etc. The powders, found on the sites mentioned by everyone, are preferable, but not maintainable monetarily for me. I definitely need the boost in cognitive function and other than that, am not taking supplements. (With exception of gelatin, which I consider a must.) So to all of you, my question is: how bad is the added "junk" in the supplements if powder is not an option for me. Does it negate the overall effects or is it an acceptable tradeoff. Everything else for me, is just coming along but as brain function is crucial for me sooner rather than later (attempting schooling), this is not something I want to wait on if I can have results. Would appreciate anyone's input on this.
If the silica, etc. is so problematic that it will nullify the positive effects, then I guess I will have to just hope my brain function improves with coffee, etc. and the diet I am following to the tee. I wish there was some food-based way for me to get the extras in the B1 and niacinamide. Saw that Ray Peat mentioned he used B1 to memorize piles of French words, etc.
Thank you very much for your input. I don't want to be greedy about waiting for improvement, but cognitive improvements would be really helpful in lowering the stress I typically incur from having to "think so hard." Thanks again, and thanks loads for all the wonderful input I have received from reading so many of your posts. This is a wonderful group of people; intelligent, thoughtful, and generous with their discoveries. I appreciate it more than can be expressed.
Sincerely,
Caroline