10-12-2011, 10:26
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Memory and focus drugs?
I saw on one of the SOF pubs a few years ago a pill for memory and focus that was developed for people in our line of work. I ordered it and used it and it worked well when you were dragging ass. Does anyone remember those adds and what the company was? I thought they were produced by Phillips Nutrition but cant find the add in any of my back issues.
Or does anyone have any recommendations for this kind of thing?
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10-12-2011, 11:17
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provigil or nuvigil??
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10-12-2011, 11:22
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As SS said (provigil and nuvigil) - also, the stimulants used for ADHD (e.g. Ritalin) improve performance in the general population - thus some crazed parents will try to get their kid labelled ADHD so they can have an academic edge.
Caffeine (also a stimulant) works for me.
Some feel gingko biloba supplements also help.
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01-25-2012, 21:34
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There are plenty of supplements created by the nutraceutical industry. It's of course targeted to the general population, but specifically those who are in university cramming for exams or working where memory is key.
CanPrev has something called Mind-Pro , which averages about 80 dollars for 120 capsules.
http://www.canprev.ca/products/ingredients/mind_pro
Another is made by Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR) called Ortho Mind.
http://www.aor.ca/html/products.php?id=111
They're excellent products, but they are expensive.
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01-26-2012, 00:37
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Originally Posted by PedOncoDoc
As SS said (provigil and nuvigil) - also, the stimulants used for ADHD (e.g. Ritalin) improve performance in the general population - thus some crazed parents will try to get their kid labelled ADHD so they can have an academic edge
Caffeine (also a stimulant) works for me.
Some feel gingko biloba supplements also help.
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Or use it themselves. No, sir, I am not a parent. 
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01-26-2012, 14:56
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Brain Food.......
Something new!........ 
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01-26-2012, 18:01
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Some of the ingredients in Gungho like niacin (increase blood circulation), ashwaganda, and eleuthero I've seen being used in naturopathic medical practice.
Sucralose isn't nice since it has a chlorine atom attached and its metabolism is unknown, and sodium benzoate actually decreases energy (it inhibits the mitochondria function). Sodium benzoate's purpose is a food preservative. I've seen them in anti aging skin creams (irony is that it actually ages the user more).
Has anyone tried ruckpack? www.ruckpacks.com, it was created by member of marsoc. That I would consider more naturopathic than gungho.
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01-27-2012, 07:52
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Endorsed by Special Forces!!!!!.......
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
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SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
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SFA M-2527, Chapter XXXVII
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01-27-2012, 08:03
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Sure I do Teddy. The young Lieutenant commander is RIGHT THERE hawking (pushing) his crap for profit in his Sailor suit. It's gotta be true why else would he risk his career by violating Navy Regulations on the proper wearing of the uniform. But . . . if he can capture thatt 1.5% of the industry (2.25 Mil) screw the regs. I hate these guys.
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01-27-2012, 08:39
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I think the reporter elaborated the tail by using "special forces",, and the young LtCmd didn't correct her.
If I read his badges and ribbons correctly, his is an aviation crew member?
Badges:
U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Paratrooper
U.S. Marine Corps Naval Aviation Observer/Navigator
Rack:
Navy Marine Corps Medal
Air Medal
Joint Services Commendation Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Presidential Unit Citation
Meritorious Unit Commendation Award
National Defense Service Medal
BTDT Ribbons (6)
Does MARSOC have a badge ??
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01-27-2012, 08:53
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Dulcolax helps you remember all kinds of $**t!
And so it goes...
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