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What I learned gathering nootropic ratings (2022)

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126 points julianh65 | 4 comments | 02 Jul 25 13:29 UTC | HN request time: 0.643s | source
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Workaccount2 ◴[02 Jul 25 14:56 UTC] No.44444546[source]▶
Another win for exercising.

It's crazy to me how many people have miserable health, complain about their body and mental state endlessly, but still put up any roadblock they can think of to avoid exercising of any form.

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omnicognate ◴[02 Jul 25 15:18 UTC] No.44444801[source]▶
I have chronic fatigue problems, which exercise exacerbates. I swim 3 times a week, but have to carefully regulate the intensity or it triggers post-exertional malaise.

The exercise is important for my general health but it isn't positively correlated with my cognitive functioning. Quite the opposite.

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1. jassyr ◴[02 Jul 25 15:47 UTC] No.44445188[source]▶
I'm in a similar situation but with multiple sclerosis for over 15 years. I love to exercise, however on some days a medium-intensity cardio session will leave my brain functioning at like 50% which is not great for my job. I gotta work hard to make sure my gas tank has enough for all the tasks planned for that day. My neurologist calls it Energy Management.
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2. spacemadness ◴[02 Jul 25 16:23 UTC] No.44445617[source]▶
Wow that sounds tough to deal with. I’m sorry you’re dealing with that.
3. diamondage ◴[02 Jul 25 18:00 UTC] No.44446861[source]▶
Tried creatine?
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4. jassyr ◴[02 Jul 25 20:19 UTC] No.44448361[source]▶
Creatine does help some. Staying hydrated and good sleep, too.