that said tasteless mystery tabs plus zero noticeable effect would definitely have me side eyeing it a bit too. halo’s reputation is so overhyped sometimes people expect immediate psychosis, but if strength, hardness, or literally anything feels absent after enough time then yeah maybe your source is serving fairy dust.

judging halo by taste or “feel” that early is kinda unreliable because it’s one of those things that isn’t subtle when it actually hits. if it’s legit most people don’t need long to notice it in the gym or mood, it’s pretty noticeable even at lower amounts. but at the same time there’s a lot of underdosed or just sketchy stuff floating around so lack of effect doesn’t automatically mean you’re doing something wrong either. only real takeaway i ever had is if nothing changes at all after a bit of consistent use, it’s usually the product not you.

the bigger thing is the effect you’re expecting though. the aggression/drive people talk about is pretty noticeable when it hits, but it’s also not like a subtle background thing you slowly notice over weeks - it tends to be pretty obvious and situational (training, intensity, irritability). if you’re not feeling anything at all after consistent use, that’s usually when people start questioning source or potency.

i’ve seen guys expect instant rage and end up disappointed because it just feels like a slight edge and better focus rather than anything crazy obvious. if you’re not feeling anything it could be timing, could be expectations too high, or yeah could be quality but taste alone won’t confirm it either way