I want everyone to know that there are numerous studies that the acetylated amino acid NAC that people around here talk about sometimes is incredibly good at helping reduce urges from addiction, and also help the liver and the body in general heal from abuse. It is truly amazing.
I myself have been following a path of Brahmacharya by retaining semen / not masturbating / avoiding meaningless sex and channeling my energy into day job, relationships, building my own business, and my health- very effectively for a couple months. I encourage all frens here to consider looking into the power of retention.
More energy, deeper voice, more relaxed, more confident, quicker wit, better looking skin/eyes, better connections with women.
You'll notice a moderate difference in 3-7 days.
You'll notice a large difference in 2-3 months.
You'll notice a huge difference in 1-2 years.
Your age, biology, level of porn addiction, nutrition status, activity levels, social status, goals, and determination will all effect my timelines. So this is my best approximation from being involved in this stuff for 6 or so years.
I think that is only a small part of it, there is limited research on this front. A study shows men have a large spike in test around 1 week that goes back to baseline. A large running theory on retention is that your androgen/dopamine receptors can upregulate and your SHBG / prolactin levels can normalize alongside the other hormonal/neurochemical/nutritional improvements causing the body to be in a more naturally masculine and properly stimulated state.
While more geared toward NoFap than Semen Retention, check out Gary Wilsons book or videos. /r/semenretention is a great place to learn more.
Have you heard how NAC can affect muscle building ? I didn’t want to take it cuz I’m trying to bulk at the moment and it supposedly interferes in the muscle repairing somehow
Ive read a bit about protein synthesis being affected by antioxidants, there is likely a small conflict with hypertrophy. But NAC has such positive benefits I dont mind much, and I lift weights too.
Hey RTT, fellow nutritionist here.
I want everyone to know that there are numerous studies that the acetylated amino acid NAC that people around here talk about sometimes is incredibly good at helping reduce urges from addiction, and also help the liver and the body in general heal from abuse. It is truly amazing.
I myself have been following a path of Brahmacharya by retaining semen / not masturbating / avoiding meaningless sex and channeling my energy into day job, relationships, building my own business, and my health- very effectively for a couple months. I encourage all frens here to consider looking into the power of retention.
Out of interest. what was the difference you found while practicing retention and how long was it before you noticed the change?
More energy, deeper voice, more relaxed, more confident, quicker wit, better looking skin/eyes, better connections with women.
You'll notice a moderate difference in 3-7 days.
You'll notice a large difference in 2-3 months.
You'll notice a huge difference in 1-2 years.
Your age, biology, level of porn addiction, nutrition status, activity levels, social status, goals, and determination will all effect my timelines. So this is my best approximation from being involved in this stuff for 6 or so years.
Thanks for the information. Do you happen to know what the effect on testosterone levels is?
I think that is only a small part of it, there is limited research on this front. A study shows men have a large spike in test around 1 week that goes back to baseline. A large running theory on retention is that your androgen/dopamine receptors can upregulate and your SHBG / prolactin levels can normalize alongside the other hormonal/neurochemical/nutritional improvements causing the body to be in a more naturally masculine and properly stimulated state.
While more geared toward NoFap than Semen Retention, check out Gary Wilsons book or videos. /r/semenretention is a great place to learn more.
What is retention
Not ejaculating.
Have you heard how NAC can affect muscle building ? I didn’t want to take it cuz I’m trying to bulk at the moment and it supposedly interferes in the muscle repairing somehow
Ive read a bit about protein synthesis being affected by antioxidants, there is likely a small conflict with hypertrophy. But NAC has such positive benefits I dont mind much, and I lift weights too.
Do you notice benefits?
Yeah, I think I have less negative thoughts now. Like my brain calmed down because I reduced oxidative damage to myself.