And let me tell you, my patience has been shot lately. I’ve been low focus, and my normal low threshold for sensory overstimulation has been even lower. I’ve been annoyed with just about everything and everyone and unable to deal with the same level of workload that I normally take in stride. I thought maybe it was just being restrictive, or maybe it was that I didn’t have proper rewards for my discipline with being super duper careful.

Well, Sean made me some of his magic powder- which he originally formulated back when he was vegan. It’s got a lot of stuff in it, B vitamins, Vitamin D, something that takes like sour grass and makes it really hard to drink… but I went ahead and drank it.

And golly, everything got better. I feel smarter, more magnanimous, even-keeled. It’s been multiple days now and I am still up on this high. I’m no longer annoyed with the fact that the dog will *not stop running in circles and barking at her own butt*. I also managed to drop a bunch of weight that my body was apparently holding on to in a panic.

What was in this powder? Well- it’s kind of in depth and is closely formatted for Sean’s specific mental needs.  As Sean puts it, it’s possible the symptoms of ADHD and Aspergers can be mitigated by the processing of biogenic amines, which this powder assists with. But it’s all of the following:

First we have the antioxidants.  These were chosen based on a talk that Sean went to at a scientific convention where a group of researchers presented some surprising results that severely reduced cellular oxidation. He made copious notes, and included them.

• Bacopa
• Ashwagandha
• Turmeric extract (also has anti-inflammatory properties)
• Milk Thistle extract
• Alpha Lipoic acid
• Coq10 – while an antioxidant it has also been shown to help with heart health and blood sugar regulation

Then we have amnio acids or amino acid chains. These were mostly determined by Sean when he was competing in body building and are mainstays of the body-building world. On average they’re either things that help you build muscle or are believed to help with muscle function.

• Creatine Monohydrate
• Beta alanine
• Acetyl L-Carnitine
• BCAAs
• L-lysine

D-Ribose is used to improve mitochondrial function and help with metabolism

• Methyl-guard vitamins

Then we have the Vitamin stack, which is meant to replace any deficiencies you may have. Sean originally worked on this when he was a vegan and found himself missing a lot of essential vitamins.

• Vitamin/mineral powder
• Trace Minerals
• zinc+copper (this was chosen as it is a common deficiency in the modern world)
• Vitamin D powder (this was chosen as it is a common deficiency in the modern world and the PNW specifically)

Next is the probiotic/prebiotic stack.  These are included because some research and conjecture states that amines (including histamine) may cause increased symptoms in people with ADHD and autism, and having probiotics that help break down these amines can decrease these symptoms. Also, in neurotypical users, healthy gut flora is believed to be able to help with emotional maintenance and focus.

• Histamine focused probiotic
• Broad spectrum probiotic
• Cold potato starch (This is actually a prebiotic, and is used to feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut flora)
• Inulin This is actually a prebiotic, and is used to feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut flora)

Yarrow powder was included as it is supposed to help with blood pressure and may also be an anti-inflammatory.

• Yarrow powder

Willow bark was included because it contains salicin, which is similar to the chemicals used in aspirin.  It is generally recommended that most people take a baby aspirin a day in order to drop your probability of having a heart attack.

• Willow Bark powder

The last two are a “shotgun” approach to nootropics.  Both of these are designed to improve mental function.

• Pterostilbene
• Niagen plus resveratrol

So yeah, if you’re eating properly, you’re probably getting more than your share of multivitamins. But you know, if you’re not? Maybe chew some gummies, pop a pill, or drink some magic powder. It’s possible you’re missing out on something you need.