I've taken this 7-keto supplement for the past six months along with 5-htp, 50 Grams (1.77 Oz) 5 HTP Griffonia Seed Extract Bulk Powder. Besides losing ten pounds over this time, which doesn't sound like a lot but believe me it's huge, I also have been able to maintain a steady level of energy, been sleeping better, and have had not felt depressed since I began this regiment. I know this may not sound great to anyone but for me it's been amazing. I've suffered from insomnia the better part of my adult life, have always been lethargic and had low energy (even in those rare cases that I did sleep) and i've been diagnosed as clinically depressed more times than I can remember. I love these supplements and totally won't stop taking them any time soon!Helps ability to focus
I should say that this has created or restored my ability to focus. Sure, I'd have sections of my day where of course I could focus on the task at hand, but 7-keto somehow makes focus more available - almost more of a choice - than it was before.I don't know that I'd quite say I have ADD (though my over-reactive mom had me diagnosed with this as a kid), but my brain felt "rough around the edges" often enough that it has always bothered me.
All I know is that now, I can sit down and read a book for hours -- and they seem all the more compelling and intense, but chalk that up to whatever you want.
This, along with 5-HTP (time-release, lately) and citalopram have made huge, positive differences in my mood, ability to sleep, and ability to focus. My life is better because of these supplements.
p.s. Oh, and I can't really attest to the weight loss aspect of this supplement. I can say I will sometimes feel warmer after taking it, but I read that might happen, so who knows.
The only brand I've used for 10 yrs
NOW is the only brand of 7-Keto DHEA I've used for the past 10 or 11 yrs since I first learned about this supplement. It has always been the only brand I could find that supplies 100mg per capsule & at the lowest price anywhere.I have borderline low thyroid with low basal body temperature & symptoms I've been complaining about for years. My PMD never cared to address it since my blood tests came back normal (according to established medical guidelines, which I believe are not sensitive or accurate enough). When I first learned of this product (I was 28 then) in a health book, I 1 pill twice daily on an empty stomach & within 8 wks it took care of my low-thyroid symptoms (which were: feeling cold, low metabolism, slow elimination, low energy, slow injury healing, low mood, lack of motivation, loss of drive, weight gain, difficulty losing weight, constantly feeling tired, increased appetite & strong carbohydrate cravings). I took this along w/other supplements while eating well, exercising regularly & getting adequate rest. I then stopped taking it for a number of years (grew tired of swallowing a lot of pills) until now (I'm 39 now) - I just restarted again since I now have more symptoms of further endocrine/hormone imbalance (think low-thyroid symptoms + pre-menopause symptoms + adrenal burnout)...that's what happens when you let a chronic high-stress life interfere w/appropriate selfcare. But I know 7-Keto will help (along w/topical progesterone cream).
This is a great product I can vouch for from prior experience & I'm glad it's available & affordable. It supports not only the thyroid but the entire endocrine gland system (they are all interconnected & interrelated). I was tired of all the other brands only providing 25-50mg dose when the 100mg caps were exactly what I needed.
