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In passing, a wsj article arguing against sulfites being the cause of red wine headaches: http://guides.wsj.com/wine/wine-tips-and-tricks/why-do-i-get-headaches-from-wine/ Would be interesting to know the histamine/ tyramine content of soylent.

So sorry for the mixup @sirnitsalot, we'll get a replacement shipment sent to your updated address tomorrow. Can you please PM me the email address that you used to place the subscription? Thanks, and again our apologies for the inconvenience.

I'm in the same boat as @Tordenskjold. I agree with nearly every non-personal concern with Soylent. The part that confuses me is that part where you take issue with the synthetic vitamins. As far as I know, Soylent uses vitamins in the same form as…

As an added note to @leecauble1's comment, if you haven't made an account on the new site yet, you'll have to make one with the email you used to sign up for the subscription. It doesn't automatically make the account for you.

I noticed my appetite increasing when I added more fats to my diet. It could be that it was the missing piece that let your body kick things into overdrive?

Yes, They're doing orders that are older (or equal?) to May 6, 2014. The tracker seems to indicate that they have done a one-week order for July 2013. So basically I think they're doing backer cleanup and first-come first-serve. Eve

It's tough and complex area. It's also easily misrepresented by media, never mind those trying to sell you on a product or idea. It's also hard to find figures for dietary AGE contents of whey so that you can see where it falls relative to something…

If the bottle makes it easy to measure out correct portions, can the bottle be large enough to hold an entire weeks worth of oil? May you could use a bottle like they sell two cycle motor oil that is squeezed to fill an upper measuring cup. Those…

Today after three days of ~50% Soylent and slowly increasing neck pain (only after drinking soylent, it goes away when I eat other foods/wait a while). I sat down to think about this, and the only answer I can come up with is that it is related to the…

You're right; I had gotten mixed up with what the authors were referring to as 'heat damage". The denaturing isn't bad, it's more that the combination of heat and glucose can create compounds from lysine in which the lysine is no longer nutritionally…

MattCauble said: We are looking into adding a clear line on the side That was actually my first thought when jlagen mentioned 'clear' bottles; I'm sure the costs are higher for that little strip but it would be pretty awesome (and would open up the…

Yes, a protein that is cooked becomes denatured. It sounds scary, until you learn that another word for "denatured," is, "cooked." For proteins, cooking denatures them, and denaturation is cooking. This makes the protein more easily digestible. You…

@MattCauble , I did check my spam. Nothing

I ordered May 15 and still no shipping information... are people that ordered around then still waiting on everything?

Good post, and I agree with the majority of your points.

Did you check your spam? It should come from chargebee directly.

Clear bottles aren't really an option since light is the other great enemy to polyunsaturated fats. We are looking into adding a clear line on the side or perhaps just having the lines on the bottle and then letting the customer eyeball it by holding…

I was getting some of those same cravings. After the added aminos, I find I'm back to only having strong cravings when I'm particularly hungry, and drinking more modified 1.0 sates them. I have noticed that overall my appetite is a little stronger since…

casssax said: Try it again, but replace the diet coke with vanilla porter! Is this real life? I must... casssax said:

Oh, quite serious. I blend the Soylent up like normal, but ice in a glass and pour about 4 ounces of soylent and the rest diet coke. Really nice.

Try it again, but replace the diet coke with vanilla porter!

Are you serious? I don't want to try this only to find out you were being sarcastic.

Others may have already observed this, and I know diet coke is a bad thing, but mixing my soylent with some ice and diet coke is almost like having a coke float or vanilla coke. It tastes quite good. FWIW

So, I have been using a HydroFlask since they had great reviews. I picked up the flip lid (much better, at least for how I want to use it) and a 3rd-party carrying handle However, I was pretty underwhelmed with the performance. Soylent seemed to stay…

True. Then again, once we adapt to our perfect slurrified future, teeth would be altogether unnecessary - maybe we'll end up with fleshy suction-holes perfect for sucking on a straw all day, or even gummy probisci for sipping paste from bottles. Mmm,…

It can't be worse than all of the coffee I slug down in the office!

cooljoebob64 said: I mean, what's better than having the perfect nutrient slurry, then to have it constantly available at a tube to sip at any time. It's the ultimate realization of our glorious post-food dystopia! I can't help but think this would…

Some people can't hold in gas. I get gas from it, but I can choose when to release it. See:https://www.google.com/webhp?ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=can't%20hold%20in%20gas

my DIYhttp://diy.soylent.me/recipes/milky-soylent-for-normal-people

I will probably try the dark cocoa powder, but I am still quite happy with the Nesquik, perhaps due to nostalgia. Nesquik on its own has a silty texture in milk, so it marries nicely with a well prepared Soylent mixture. The cold brew coffee is really…

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vernalex said: Luckily I can control my gas, but I know people that can't so Soylent wouldn't be an option for them. Thanks for your thorough post. Can you elaborate on this one part? Namely, how do you control your gas? Thanks. vernalex said:

Just read this article. I think a lot of tea. Should I modify my soylent recipe? http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/30/health/30real.html?_r=2&

Indeed, quite interesting to see....

Both one month reorders have the same address. I tried to reset my password but did not receive a password reset email.

You're right, ruin is probably a strong word for it. I've just always been paranoid about camelbacks and water bottles with straws/mouthpieces, and I never put anything other than straight water in them. Imagining the lingering effects of this delightful…

Just looked. 6+ months on DIY and bellybutton looks the same.

DEFINITELY worth it! Just make sure you have soft toilet tissue the next day.

Wanted to add a positive note - finally got my 2wks ordered February this last Friday! It is AWESOME! Dreams really can come true.

I don't see why this would 'ruin' a camel back. You can full disassemble it and it shouldn't be very hard to clean. Fill it with hot soapy water and let it soak for a bit. You can soak the mouth piece and the tube in the same soapy water. I would think…

That. Is. Genius! Then again, after reading some of the posts on here about drinking and Soylent.... might be a recipe for some unhappy tummy issues. Worth it though!

cooljoebob64 said: Hopefully somebody will come up with a product that takes the unique challenges of Soylent into account to have something similar. I request mine in the form of a beer hat. Soylent from one tube, beer from the other. Perfect office…

While I agree with the others that this is likely to ruin the CB... it really does sound like the ultimate dream come true. I mean, what's better than having the perfect nutrient slurry, then to have it constantly available at a tube to sip at any time.…

Anyone notice a distended bellybutton since starting any DIY?

jlagen said: I'd love to see clear oil bottles with 1/2 meal increment markers on the side. You are smart. This would also work with larger bottles - at the cost of convenience - with half-meal and whole-meal markers (Soylent-units?) so they wouldn't…

http://qph.is.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-c692093fdad97597c591e8a3e667011c?convert_to_webp=true I mean I really do feel so much better on it..I feel better and get more done in a better mood

Also, we are shipping your 1 month subscription order out today.

Sorry about that @rllemail! We didn't have your shipping address in our system. Can you please login to your account at soylent.chargebee.com and make sure your address is up to date? If you signed up before June 5th, you might need to reactivate your…

I, too, like filupmolina, get a flu-like headache within minutes of drinking soylent. I would also compare this headache--as others have--to that induced by alcohol. Specifically, red wine. Could it be the sulfur, as Dave suggests? Perhaps. But I'm…

@JulioMiles @MattCauble I received my 1 month supply of Soylent on August 15th. I have a reorder but have not received any shipping notice. I am concerned that I am going to run out, can you check my account to see the reason for the delay?

I ended up using 4 tablespoons of dark cocoa powder and a teaspoon or so of cinnamon in my mix to make it palatable to me. I ran into the same issue and just couldn't choke it down anymore due to the overpowering sweet taste. This was too much cocoa for…

I'd love to see clear oil bottles with 1/2 meal increment markers on the side. If I'm making just a meal or two, it'd be nice to know how much oil to add.

I'll definitely be reordering sometime soon, once my supply drops a little more and I can forecast my usage going forward. I've hardly had any negative effects other than a small amount of gas and the convenience factor is enormous for me, plus I genuinely…

I'm probably going to hit up the reorder page the moment I get confirmation that my backer order from last year shipped

Hey guys, I ordered a 1-week on 5/28, but haven't received any sort of delay email. Was I supposed to receive one? Am I somehow before the cut off date for delays?

While I recall that the oil in Soylent has been composed specifically to avoid any fishy taste, most people add "butter-like" oil to popcorn for the flavor. Without a buttery flavor, the addition would just make the popcorn... well, oily. If that's…

When I make popcorn I'm only using 2-3 Tbsp of oil. I don't think that comes close to half the oil in Soylent. There are several people on this site that say they have added an extra Tbsp or two to a daily batch of Soylent to fight off cravings. I'm not…

This is just a summary of the reasons why I have cancelled my Soylent subscription after 2 months of eating it. These are just my personal reasons, but I thought I'd document it in case. Overall my experience with Soylent has been okay, but it definitely…

I can't say I'm surprised about that study, but it does need follow-up studies - especially for general usage among non-obese people. And yes, I wish they'd stop using BMI in studies since it's an unreliable marker for being overweight. While I like…

NWS!!!!!!NSW!!!!! But very well done, none the less...:-)

Kennesaw said: I have been eating Soylent for breakfast and lunch for about 10 days now and I really like it, I am getting much better nutrition that the junk food I was eating before and it makes me feel much better. I understand the oil is necessary…

I have been eating Soylent for breakfast and lunch for about 10 days now and I really like it, I am getting much better nutrition that the junk food I was eating before and it makes me feel much better. I understand the oil is necessary for nutritional…

I'd love to see some real stats on how long a package is good when exposed to oxygen, regardless of the packaging situation. It seems like something that should be included with the instruction booklet so that people know what they can/can't safely do.…

The re-sealable bag would certainly be more practical for traveling. But I am more focused on how to store a months supply in my existing pantry. How quickly do the nutrients degrade after being exposed to oxygen? Does a week in sealed container with…

Kennesaw said: Is there any data on how many people are making single servings? Based on my usage, making single servings seems unlikely. I don't think it's off base to assume that most people will make an entire bag at a time - the convenience of…

During the weekend I kind of slipped. This is much harder than it seems... Friday didn't have much soylent and ended up eating a meal for dinner. Saturday also had only 1 meal and that's it for the whole day, the same for Sunday. Now back at Monday…

Is there any data on how many people are making single servings? Based on my usage, making single servings seems unlikely.

@ianproth typically about two or three hours before bed, with quite a bit of variance. Anywhere from 6pm-10pm and usually in bed from 10pm-12am, but I probably eat 'real' food for dinner about 70% of the time.

Just to throw in my two cents... You do have to worry about flax seed oil going rancid. Make sure it comes in a dark bottle and keep it in the refrigerator, even then some people worry about how long it sits after bottling before you get it from the store.…

I would probably suggest to use dark cocoa powder instead of nesquik. It removes the sugar addition from nesquik and reduces the sweetness, which I personally dislike with nesquik. + you need a lot less cocoa.

Hi SyntacticSugars,do you have your recipe posted on the DIY recipe site?

I have been skipping flax seed oil for just that reason. I don't think it would be good to premix. In addition to worrying about it going rancid, some people are concerned about the lignands in flax on hormone levels. I have been using chia seeds which…

I've been using grapeseed oil -- works well so far. I only use half the recommended amount of oil. I feel like I get enough fat in the muggle food part of my diet to make up for it. If the oil didn't seem to be necessary to make Soylent seem smoother,…

I am not sure if Sulfur in Soylent has the same effect as Sulfur Dioxide in wine - but you mention similar symptoms for red wine. One of my friends has a similar reaction to red wine and this fixes the problem - http://so2go.net/ I'm not suggesting that…

I know this is a few weeks old, but I want to update this thread with my own experience. I was on official Soylent for about 2 weeks, straight, for the majority of my meals. I'm very tolerant of pain and small annoyances, so I ignored any symptoms I was…

Alright, the post for days 17-22 is up! Enjoy guys! fitting-pajamas.ghost.io Soylent Day 17 to 22 - A Rough Week and a Great Finish I restarted my Soylent regimen on Tuesday, September 2nd. Today is the September 7th.…

I did the tests for various sugars from this place: http://breathtest.com.au/I can't absorb fructose, lactose or sorbitol - so in theory I would need to stick to the low FODMAP diet. I have always had digestive issues - and if I stick to the diet it…

Another consideration we have to make with regards to packaging is spoilage. The more you open a container and expose it to air, the quicker sensitive micronutrients (like vitamin C and K) oxidize and become ineffective. However, if you just want to make…

I can also attest that soaking overnight before adding the oil made a huge difference. I have also found that using a mixing bowl and wire whisk or electric beater is much more effective at smoothing out clumps than a blender. If you use the beater,…

Hey, So far ... pretty good. Some ups and downs. Some main points: 1.) I cannot express enough the difference between the coarsely ground "Tamal" masa harina and the very finely ground regular Masa Harina. I originally accidentally used Tamal, which…

Avistew said: Is the powedered chocolate very different from the syrup kind? I put 2 Tbsp of dark cocoa powder in a pitcher (2 Liters) of Soylent. It makes a big difference in taste. Avistew said:

On the Soylent.me page click the "manage" button to oh to your account. You might also email info@soylent.me

Almond butter works but is much milder. You may want to add a tiny bit 1/4teaspoon of almond extract with it. The cocoa powder doesn't have the extra sugar and calories and the flavor is more concentrated. Check the "flavoring Soylent" thread for some…

So something that has been a little bit problematic for me is that I have been receiving a month's worth of Soylent every 2 weeks my first reorder that was fine because having 2 weeks on hand before getting a new one is not a problem but today I finished…

@leecauble1 Thanks! Is the powedered chocolate very different from the syrup kind? We both tried it with the syrup, and I found it tasted barely different with 2 tablespoons syrup in 16 ounces, and not as good (plus the extra 100 calories weren't worth…

So it's Soylent or... Pacific Rim? Confused.

Try adding some peanut butter to his Soylent. You need to use a blender traditional or stick or nutribullet type device to blend in. This will give him extra calories and change the texture a little. 1-2tablespoons to 16-20ounces works great.You can also…

Ya never know, that coulda been straight from a New York storm drain. Probably running away from the alligators.

Most vegetable proteins are extracted mechanically and isolated chemically. For example, dried soybeans are crushed into a fine flour, then churned in a mixture of water and ammonium sulfate to precipitate the protein. The mixture is dehydrated, then…

I am now on day 4 of my Soylent 1.0 experience, and already feeling better. Depression and lethargy are issues for me, but I can feel the weight beginning to lift. The problem I had is that in base form it just isn't palatable enough for me to want…

@LauraT Thanks! That's definitely good to know. I wouldn't want to get something that just goes bad really quick. @livingparadox as I was saying in my first post, he has drunk between 2/3 and 3/4 of a pitcher in the past 3 days. That means between a…

Feel better soon Neebs!

We have enough Potassium as well - 1160 mg per bottle, that means 100% according to 2000 cal diet if you consume 3 bottles. But I share @livingparadox approach - we're different and need different blends. More over, I see a great potential in making…

Neebs57 said: Let me know if you would like more of this I always want more experience stories. Neebs57 said:

Day 1 - So, it's finally here, and after waiting for months and months (not as long as some) I have it, and I am sick... but I didn't want to let that stop me from going all in, avoiding all advice to slowly ease into it. So I have downed about 1700 calories…

If he needed more of everything, I think he'd be desiring more Soylent (which has more "everything" than any other food I know of). If he doesn't want more Soylent, he probably only needs certain things. But of course, this all anecdotal, so take it…

That's a good suggestion. Since he's craving specifically fatty stuff, he probably needs more fat. Mind you, he probably needs more of everything since he's been eating so little. We have extra oil mix that I won't be using so I'll see about adding a…

I have heard that flaxseed oil tends to go rancid fairly quickly. You may want to factor that in to which oil you choose.

I may have to try this... I'm noticing more meat cravings lately. and maybe this is why...

That's actually quite beautiful. Maybe Soylent should hire you take artsy pictures for their instagram.