preload + psyches ?

[bonsaikitten]

Hi guys, I know chemicals like psilocybin and LSD aren't neurotoxic like MDMA, but I was wondering if any of you guys take vits/supplements before or after a trip. I'm kind of interested because I was B12 deficient when I last did acid, and I have long-lasting trails, sensitivity to light, etc. The two might not be connected but I was just curious as to what success people have had with pre or post loading or if anyone knows if there's any actual benefit in terms of preventing something like HPPD.

Thanks

 

[ford442]

i don't know anything about preventing HPPD, but taking vitamins etc is a fine idea since tripping is often a vigorous expenditure of energy and can leave you dehydrated and in need of normal protein and such..

 

[greenmeanies]

^this. i preload with fresh fruit or juice; drink plenty more juice and water plus salty snax (trip trail mix!) during the trip; postload with a filling meal rich in whole grains, veggies (lettuce doesn't count, it's just water), and protein (mmm fish). supplements like tryptophan or choline are unnecessary if you have a balanced diet.

for the 2C family of drugs i usually get a headache towards the end no matter what i do, but ibuprofen (advil, motrin) usually knocks that right out at 800mg.