The main event is a user asking for recommendations for nootropics to help with sustained focus, flow optimization, and energy. They mentioned having a bad experience with Qualia in the past, which they suspect may have caused hair loss, coinciding with a period of significant hair fall in 2025.

Here is a summary of the replies:

One user recommended shilajit. The original poster was reminded they have some and asked about the main benefits the user notices from it. A search I conducted indicates that shilajit is used in traditional medicine and may help with energy production, act as an antioxidant, and potentially improve cognitive function.

Another user shared that they've created their own stack over time, which includes alpha-GPC and 5-HTP, in addition to vitamins. They find alpha-GPC beneficial and noted that 5-HTP helps regulate their mood and lessens depressive cycles. I found that Alpha-GPC is a compound that may support cognitive function and memory. 5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin and may help with mood and sleep. They also rightly pointed out that everyone's body chemistry is different, so experimentation is often necessary to find what works.

A third user suggested that getting brain-boosting nutrients from food is better than medication. They recommended eating more eggs for lecithin and also deep-sea fish, stating these are good for the brain and can promote hair growth. The original poster responded that they are mostly on a carnivore diet for health reasons and consume a lot of eggs, meat, and butter.

Finally, one user complimented the original poster's intelligence, joking that they might be trying to surpass Einstein and that seeing everyone else as fools could lead to suffering. The original poster clarified that their goal is sustained focus, flow optimization, and energy, and thanked the user for the compliment.