Vyvanse, Adderall, etc., can be hard on your body when it comes to minerals. I've found that healthier eating, better sleep, and supplementation make a massive difference.

Magnesium: There are many different formulations of magnesium, including magnesium glycinate, citrate, malate, etc. Unless you have some conditions, such as severe kidney or gastrointestinal issues, many formulations have a good bioavailability.

I've found that magnesium can be one of the supplements that makes the most difference to my health. As many of you know, it is fundamental as a cofactor in hundreds of enzymatic reactions. It's also much more difficult to get nowadays from traditional sources like water and food.

I've experimented with different doses and formulations and found that for sleep, glycinate works best. I try to avoid taking too much glycinate during the day as it can make me quite sleepy, but a low dose helps take any edge of overstimulation from my Vyvanse (if I've taken coffee, as Vyvanse alone usually reduces my anxiety). Instead, I prefer citrate or malate, alongside glycinate.

Other supplements: I take potassium citrate (be careful with citrate as it has an alkalinizing effect on your urine), taurine, and Himalayan salt, among some others, though I'm trying to reduce my supplement intake to the bare minimum.

As I said, the Vyvanse can be taxing on the body, so keeping your electrolytes and minerals in tip-top condition is important.

Interestingly, when I'm tired, I take Himalayan salt in a capsule, with plenty of water. It's amazing how much energy it gives. I also take salt in the morning, again, with water.

Taurine has been wonderful for sleep, and for around well-being.

Protein is essential, for me and many others (if not all those that take stimulants). We need to be taking in the basic building blocks (amino acids) to form dopamine, norepinephrine, etc. Junk food won't cut it.

Sleep: If you do all the above, but don't sleep, it'll be in vain. The good thing is that eating well and taking care of your body can help improve your sleep, whereas poor sleep can lead to a diet of energy drinks and junk food.

As usual, I'm not offering medical advice here. You need to do your own research, talk with your doctor, and so on. Also, be aware that bicarbonate/citrate and other alkalinizing agents can increase the amount of amphetamine in your urine. This can be very dangerous, leading to high blood pressure, or worse.

Anyway, what are your experiences with the above (or other supplements/ minerals/ vitamins)?