I wanted to share with you all the curious case of Ener-C. Something I did not expect to have such an effect on multiple fronts.
I have tried it on and off several times now trying to figure out how best to use it.
I would like to thank Muon for his post referenced below, which includes a link that led me to try it:
https://poiscenter.com/forums/index.php?action=search2Summary: It gives me a dry O with no POIS symptoms. I do not seem to be able to have the expected big squirt that comes with O, or an energy loss. However if keep on and on trying to, I will get more of an O. But it takes a lot. But do not go thinking it is impossible to have one. The CNS feels like it is having an O, but less intense, like a partial systems only O. Mostly dry. I can fully please my wife for a long time and have some fun in the process myself with not price to pay. I found that I need to take it only every other day since it revs me up too much otherwise (CNS). I found however that if have an actual O (when skipping Ener-C) in the 3 day span since last dry O, It hits like if had two real Os in that span. Not quite as strong, but maybe halfway there. So give yourself some distance if you plan to have a wet O.
More:
This might bring some relief to many folks. Having the option of having dry Os.
I take only 1/2 a pack at about 11:00 AM. Not every day. I do not take it on day 1, 2, or 3 of a normal O (non Dry), it feels like it pushes/revs my system too much.
After the dry O, I feel sleepy, but after resting for 15 or so minutes, I I have lots of energy. Body and mind working very well, positive, optimistic. Feel strong, capable, life is good…
It has multiple unexpected benefits:
Reduces high sugar, Surprisingly it regulates sugar rather well.
Reduces POTS significantly
Less or no need to lie down after meals
NO social anxieties whatsoever
Drastically reduces or eliminates sensitivities to odors like paint, rubber, moldy environments. In sum a big effect on sensitivities.
WHY?
The big mystery so far is what is causing all these benefits. What is the mechanism?
I have tried scores of sophisticated supplements, but this store bought, old timer is doing so much.
Some thoughts:
A possibility is Iodine. it has a good quantity. The symptoms of low Iodine overlap POIS symptoms.
It could be that Iodine helps or the synergistic effect of everything (most likely reason). Low Iodine is associated with fatigue, low heart rate, weakness, concentration and memory issues, hair loss, dry skin, feeling cold. The thyroid needs Iodine.
See:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/iodine-deficiency-symptomsIt could also have something to do with Methyl Folate.
Or the synergistic effect of the whole combo as previously mentioned.
I think it also does something to my gut, digestion. Since after eating, I see things brighter, do not feel lethargic, etc. I do not think it is just the vit C. I have taken lots of ascorbic acid and tried other forms throughout the years. Nothing like this. Could it be doing something to sensitivities of all kinds?. Since it affects so many things that Mast Cell Activation is associated with, maybe it has an effect via that pathway.
Again, if you try it start slow until you know how you react. A full pack is too much for me. I take 1/2 a pack a day when I do, and I am trying every other day this weekend.
Let us know if you try it how it goes please.
