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Im finding a lot of different advice online about dosing for mb, what range of doses are working for our sensitive group? I like the idea of adding some to LDN water however LDN makes me sleepy I have learnt mb is good for cognitive boost and hence better for morning/lunchtime dosing due to half life and sleep interference. I might have to seperate the dosing. I see lots of good pharmaceutical grade (USP) options available including in Australia. They are sold by nootropics companies so are pushing higher doses. Thanks for any tips!!