Hi Jesslet,
I'd actually recommend beginners generally stay away from supplements. Supplements are just that, a little "boost" to an already reasonably-well-established personal LD practice. They in no way replace the core practices of day work and night work. When you mix in the effects of supplements, it can create a tangled picture, clouding the conclusions of what practices are effective for you, and which less effective.
If you've been working for a few months with no results, probably the best place to start with is a complete, detailed description of everything you've done and do on a regular basis. A great place to do that is in the DVA section of these forums, in either the Intro class or the DILD class (I'm a co-teacher in the latter). The DVA teachers are ready to assist you to help you diagnose your practice, and to suggest adjustments and reading material / other resources that can be useful for you. In the early months, a great emphasis should be placed on building solid dream recall habits, and starting to experiment with daytime awareness exercises and nighttime approaches like WBTB and MILD.
That being said: which supplements you try depends on how you sleep and what your overall health and nutrition are like. If you're not deficient in any vitamin or mineral, most vitamin/herb supplements may not make much of a difference.
The supplements that pretty universally produce profound vivid dreams (and lucidity for those with who follow a LD practice routine) are galantamine combined with various forms of choline.
The "bible" for lucid dreaming supplements (describing how they work in the brain and how to take them for maximum dreaming effects) is: "Advanced Lucid Dreaming: The Power of Supplements" by Thomas Yuschak. I recommend every dreaming supplement user read this book first before taking anything.
And remember: always start with single supplements before trying combinations, and with each supplement always start with minimal dosages before building up to higher doses.
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