DaveFoster
Member
Alright, so here I am, about six months later. I feel fantastic; Ray Peat and the rest of the forum here has helped restore my perception of the world, as well as of the possibility for empowerment through changing one's own biochemistry. Nevertheless, let's talk libido.
My libido used to be a 5, then it became a 3 after keto, then after Peating and adding in various supplements, (all of which are listed below), it's probably a 6. I feel pretty good and mostly horny, but I know there's room for more. I want a libido of 10 or 11, as in fueling conversations with women, crushing anxiety to allow for physical interactions, and eventually leading to sex.
So, my fat intake is around 70 g, which may or may not be ideal. As said, I've listed my diet and supplements, and I'm aware that drugs such as lisuride, cyproheptadine, and tianeptine may help, but I'm using pharmaceuticals as a last resort. As far to my knowledge, a few things are ideal to preserve dopamine/testosterone levels: (1) lower prolactin (2) lower serotonin (3) raise dopamine concentrations in brain (4) lower SHBG levels. Is there anything I'm missing, and are there any vitamins or amino that accomplish these tasks?
DIET:
- 3-5 containers of OJ concentrate (pulp-free)
- 1 gallon of 2% milk
- occasional with soy sauce for salt intake (maybe with cheese on occasion)
MACROS:
Protein: 153 g
Carbs: 666 g (varies)
Fat: 77 g (SFA = 46 g, MUFA = 21 g, PUFA >4 g)
ALL RDA'S EXCEPT FOR IRON
BODY FAT:
Previously 14%, but after adding 2% milk, it's going up to 18%. I will be uncoupling over the next couple weeks, pun intended.
SUPPLEMENTS:
- Aspirin - 1g x2/day OR x3/day
- Niacinamide - 1-8 g/day (3g ideal)
- DHEA - 3mg x 2/day OR x3/day
- B6 (pyridoxine HCL) - 12.5 mg x1/day
- Caffeine - dose varies (100-300 mg)
- Methylene Blue - 500 mcg x2/day OR x3/day (w/ aspirin) (will start soon)
- L-Theanine - 200 mg (¼ tsp) x2 day
- EstroBan - 8 drops daily (topical)
- BCAA - 3500 mg x1/day in milk
- L-Tyrosine - 1500 mg x1/day in milk
- Taurine - 5 g x1/day in milk
- Creatine - 3 g x1/day in milk
Anything I can try, like thiamine or something similar?
UPDATE: I added thiamine to my stack. The amount of clarity and empowerment delivered through this substance is mindblowing. Anybody who experiences anxiety or a feeling of stress should try 500 mg Thiamine (B1) x3/day; the effect is pronounced and dulls the emotional sharpness of events in a very pleasant way.
UPDATE #2: I received my methylene blue and consumed 500 mcg with some aspirin, and I'm completely amazed; I have not slept in 36 hours due to a project that was due in one of my classes, yet I am still able to type with maximal executive function and think just as clear as normally. The effect was immediate and pronounced when I took it, and I do feel a bit warmer as well, but I think an uncoupling dose would ideally be quite a bit more.
UPDATE #3: I tried bumping up my Methylene Blue dose pretty quickly (up to 10 mg/day) and I tolerated it fine, but I definitely noticed the MAO-A inhibition and loss of libido, decrease in focus and ability to apply myself to a given task, and a bit of social anxiety. Definitely not okay. I'm keeping the dosage down to 500 mcg, but what will I do for uncoupling? I have three options that I can see: T3, high doses of caffeine (but sleep quality though), and DNP.
UPDATE #4: I've started adding caffeine back into my stack. I'm up to about 800 mg per day, but I've been experiencing bouts of aggression and high blood pressure, so I will not press higher than this until tolerance has developed, which is occurring. With high dose caffeine, I feel as though I'm slowly losing weight, metabolism is improving, and my ability to concentrate toward a task is doing better as well. Benadryl (soon to be cyproheptadine) is a must for sleep, as is occasional phenibut.
Taking such high doses of caffeine seem to center my opinions on myself, and it's almost disassociative. I'm starting to feel more assertive, aggressive, Independence, and superior to those around me. Objectively, I cant say that these feelings are justified, but I also believe that such feelings are a natural result of a self-esteem boost. With this in mind, any degree of self-esteem causes an individual to weigh his or her own needs over those of others, and therefore predisposes one to harmful and zero-sum actions. I kind of like it, however. Libido initially was down, as stress hormones raised, but now both are on the come up. Another quick note: things tend to get worse before they get better, at least in the context of biology. There must be an adaptation period.
My libido used to be a 5, then it became a 3 after keto, then after Peating and adding in various supplements, (all of which are listed below), it's probably a 6. I feel pretty good and mostly horny, but I know there's room for more. I want a libido of 10 or 11, as in fueling conversations with women, crushing anxiety to allow for physical interactions, and eventually leading to sex.
So, my fat intake is around 70 g, which may or may not be ideal. As said, I've listed my diet and supplements, and I'm aware that drugs such as lisuride, cyproheptadine, and tianeptine may help, but I'm using pharmaceuticals as a last resort. As far to my knowledge, a few things are ideal to preserve dopamine/testosterone levels: (1) lower prolactin (2) lower serotonin (3) raise dopamine concentrations in brain (4) lower SHBG levels. Is there anything I'm missing, and are there any vitamins or amino that accomplish these tasks?
DIET:
- 3-5 containers of OJ concentrate (pulp-free)
- 1 gallon of 2% milk
- occasional with soy sauce for salt intake (maybe with cheese on occasion)
MACROS:
Protein: 153 g
Carbs: 666 g (varies)
Fat: 77 g (SFA = 46 g, MUFA = 21 g, PUFA >4 g)
ALL RDA'S EXCEPT FOR IRON
BODY FAT:
Previously 14%, but after adding 2% milk, it's going up to 18%. I will be uncoupling over the next couple weeks, pun intended.
SUPPLEMENTS:
- Aspirin - 1g x2/day OR x3/day
- Niacinamide - 1-8 g/day (3g ideal)
- DHEA - 3mg x 2/day OR x3/day
- B6 (pyridoxine HCL) - 12.5 mg x1/day
- Caffeine - dose varies (100-300 mg)
- Methylene Blue - 500 mcg x2/day OR x3/day (w/ aspirin) (will start soon)
- L-Theanine - 200 mg (¼ tsp) x2 day
- EstroBan - 8 drops daily (topical)
- BCAA - 3500 mg x1/day in milk
- L-Tyrosine - 1500 mg x1/day in milk
- Taurine - 5 g x1/day in milk
- Creatine - 3 g x1/day in milk
Anything I can try, like thiamine or something similar?
UPDATE: I added thiamine to my stack. The amount of clarity and empowerment delivered through this substance is mindblowing. Anybody who experiences anxiety or a feeling of stress should try 500 mg Thiamine (B1) x3/day; the effect is pronounced and dulls the emotional sharpness of events in a very pleasant way.
UPDATE #2: I received my methylene blue and consumed 500 mcg with some aspirin, and I'm completely amazed; I have not slept in 36 hours due to a project that was due in one of my classes, yet I am still able to type with maximal executive function and think just as clear as normally. The effect was immediate and pronounced when I took it, and I do feel a bit warmer as well, but I think an uncoupling dose would ideally be quite a bit more.
UPDATE #3: I tried bumping up my Methylene Blue dose pretty quickly (up to 10 mg/day) and I tolerated it fine, but I definitely noticed the MAO-A inhibition and loss of libido, decrease in focus and ability to apply myself to a given task, and a bit of social anxiety. Definitely not okay. I'm keeping the dosage down to 500 mcg, but what will I do for uncoupling? I have three options that I can see: T3, high doses of caffeine (but sleep quality though), and DNP.
UPDATE #4: I've started adding caffeine back into my stack. I'm up to about 800 mg per day, but I've been experiencing bouts of aggression and high blood pressure, so I will not press higher than this until tolerance has developed, which is occurring. With high dose caffeine, I feel as though I'm slowly losing weight, metabolism is improving, and my ability to concentrate toward a task is doing better as well. Benadryl (soon to be cyproheptadine) is a must for sleep, as is occasional phenibut.
Taking such high doses of caffeine seem to center my opinions on myself, and it's almost disassociative. I'm starting to feel more assertive, aggressive, Independence, and superior to those around me. Objectively, I cant say that these feelings are justified, but I also believe that such feelings are a natural result of a self-esteem boost. With this in mind, any degree of self-esteem causes an individual to weigh his or her own needs over those of others, and therefore predisposes one to harmful and zero-sum actions. I kind of like it, however. Libido initially was down, as stress hormones raised, but now both are on the come up. Another quick note: things tend to get worse before they get better, at least in the context of biology. There must be an adaptation period.