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5.0 out of 5 starsSo this is what no fatigue is like, I like it
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2018
Ever since I was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD in 2007 the standard medication for the condition has helped a lot with improved focus but left me with a lot of fatigue also. Lack of meaningful REM.
About 20 days ago I stated taking magnesium L-threonate. NOW Magtein, 90 Veg Capsules was the lowest priced I could find. I doubt that the higher priced ones are any different. The company that licenses Magtein can't allow the formula to vary brand to brand.
I did some research and found many articles that suggested 500mg 3 times a day. 1 at mid-day and 2 an hour before sleep. Help with sleep is one of it's claims to fame. Who am I to argue? REM is my issue but becoming unconscious has not been a problem for a while. I was wide awake till 3 AM! After about 3 hours I was wide awake again. But I didn't feel any tiredness or fatigue all day. Or the next day. After a few days I saw other lack of sleep issues creep in. Remembering names and certain words became difficult. Diving in; to figure out something even a little complex just wasn't happening. A different thing from focus, that has been great.
Probably just my metabolism but it seems that a little trial and error to find what works best for me was called for. I backed off and had one capsule with morning meds. One at around 2 PM. The third at around 6 or 8. But I had the same problem. Up till 3 am and then 3 hours of sleep. Currently one cap first thing. If I have things to do, another in the afternoon.
Going with the adage "the smallest effective dose is the most effective dose" for now.
I have noticed another effect or side effect that I haven't found many articles about. With increased neural activity I am more aggressive. Less Libido at the same time. Not a good combination for a single guy at any age. It hasn't been a problem so far but I am doing things that are unusual for me. e.g. Talking too much in social situations when I am usually quiet. Catty and gossipy when I don't really approve of that in others. Something to take up with the counselor I guess. The results may prove to be good so I'll hold off judgement.
A couple of days I had headaches so tested my blood pressure. It was a little high. I'll keep monitoring it.
Mostly I am very pleased to be up and doing things again. Focus and getting things done is good.
