Effect of DHEA

I have taken 25 mg DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) for the last 4 days daily in the morning. No other supplements were taken. 

Positive effects:

• Increased good mood
• Increased ability to fantasize romance
• Reduced anxiety
• Reduced stuttering
• Reduced sleepiness post lunch

Negative effects:

• Mild nausea - only on the first day. From second day onwards, no nausea was observed.
• Mild headache - started in the afternoon and persisted into late night. Headcahe decreased in intensity with 12 mg zinc gluconate and half tablet stresstabs intake.

Neutral effects:

• No change in libido
• No change in erection
• No change in focus or concentration
• No change in energy

Effect of zinc supplementation

I am taking zinc 8 - 25 mg/day for the last one week along with half tablet/day StresstabsTM.

Compoisition of stresstabs:

Positive effects:

• Heart rate is around 72-84/min most of the times
• Blood pressure is also around 120/80 most of the times
• Reduced gasping for breath
• Reduced nasal secretions while eating spicy food

Negative effects:

• Increased lethargy and tiredness

Update on 14 April 2022:

I am taking zinc 15 mg + 400 mcg of methylfolate daily for last 4 days

Positive effects:

1. Less sweating

2. Less anxiety

Zinc is reported to reduce hyperactivity/impulsivity in ADHD patients.