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✨ BrainMD Review: Why I Take Happy Saffron Plus Daily (and Just Added These L-Theanine Gummies)

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 I wasn’t planning to write about these supplements… but after realizing how much they’ve impacted my energy, focus, and mood — it felt selfish not to share. 🌿 First up: Happy Saffron Plus Let me just say it:  this is one of the only mood-support supplements I’ve taken consistently  — because it actually does something noticeable. 🧠 What It Is: Happy Saffron Plus by BrainMD  is a triple-action formula that supports mood, memory, and focus. It combines: Saffron Extract  – clinically studied to support emotional health Curcumin  – the anti-inflammatory powerhouse Zinc  – essential for neurotransmitter support And let’s talk science — not vibes: šŸ’” The Research: Saffron extract (specifically  affron® , which is used here) has been shown in double-blind, placebo-controlled studies to: Improve symptoms of low mood Support emotional balance Help with occasional anxiety Curcumin is also included to support the gut-brain axis — because inflammation ofte...

✨ Why I’m Adding NAD+ Injections to My Longevity Stack (and What Else I’m Trying from Amble) šŸ’‰šŸ§¬

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 I’ve been taking  liposomal NAD+ precursor capsules from CATAKOR  for over a year, and I can honestly say they’ve been one of the smartest additions to my routine. šŸ’Š⚡ This isn’t some jittery quick fix. The energy is smooth, the focus is steady, and the mental clarity is real. People often tell me I  don’t look my age , so that’s a plus. But for me, this has never been about chasing youth. It’s about staying functional, strong, and mentally sharp as I head into my 60s with purpose. Now I’m stepping it up a notch. My boyfriend has been doing  monthly NAD+ infusions  for a while now. They’ve helped him, but they’re also uncomfortable, time-consuming, and extremely expensive. I’d love to try them myself, but the idea of sitting at an infusion clinic for an hour every month, plus the cost, just doesn’t fit into my schedule or my budget. šŸ’ø That’s why  Amble’s injectable NAD+  caught my attention. It offers a more affordable, flexible option that fits...

🧨 Friday, July 5 – Post-Fourth Reset & Breakthrough Check-In šŸŽ‡ END of the 10 month rollercoaster and “STALL"

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I've had losing phases over the last 10 months, but they were always short-lived, frustratingly inconsistent, and often followed by rebounds. The backstory matters: last September, my doctor had to lower my dose of tirzepatide from 12.5 mg to 7.5 mg—not because of blood sugar meds (I don’t take any), but due to repeated  reactive hypoglycemia  episodes. That’s a rare side effect, especially for someone who isn’t diabetic. We couldn’t find 10 mg at the time, so we dropped to 7.5—and it completely backfired. I gained, my inflammation returned, and I felt like I was trapped in my own body again. Eventually, I pushed to try 10 mg again. I couldn’t get the brand version, so I switched to a  compounded GLP-1/GIP mix through AMBLE , and things started to level out. But for months, the journey has been rocky. Even while eating right and staying active, progress felt elusive—mirroring the way things were before medication. The one major factor always working against me?  Slee...