The Only 6 Supplements I Actually Use (And Why)

Walk into any supplement store and it feels like you need a PhD just to survive.

Fat burners.

Brain boosters.

Magic muscle builders.

Anti-aging elixirs.

Every product promises miracles.

But most of it? You don’t need it.

Here’s the honest truth:

Supplements are just that — supplements.

They can help a little. But they’ll never replace sleep, food, movement, or mindset.

Here are the only 6 supplements I actually use — and why:

✅ Magnesium

Why: Most people are deficient.

It helps with sleep, stress management, muscle recovery, and energy levels.

(I take it at night to calm my mind and improve deep sleep.)

✅ Omega-3 Fish Oil

Why: It’s anti-inflammatory and supports brain, heart, and joint health.

(Especially important if you don’t eat a lot of fatty fish like salmon.)

✅ Protein Powder

Why: It’s not magic. It’s just a convenient way to hit daily protein targets when real food falls short.

(Busy days, travel days, not an everyday crutch.)

✅ Creatine Monohydrate

Why: Creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders.

It boosts strength, muscle recovery, and even supports brain health and memory.

(I use a basic 5g daily dose — no fancy blends, no cycling needed.)

✅ Lion’s Mane Mushroom

Why: For cognitive support — focus, memory, and mental resilience.

(I treat it like a nootropic — useful for long workdays and deep thinking.)

✅ Berberine

Why: Blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic health.

(Berberine works similarly to metformin in many studies — I use it to help keep my blood sugar stable, especially after big meals.)

What I don’t rely on:

❌ Fat burners

❌ Detox teas

❌ “Superfood” powders with no real science

❌ Expensive “biohacks” that are mostly marketing hype

Bottom line:

Supplements don’t fix a broken lifestyle.

But if you’re already doing the real work — sleeping, eating, moving, growing —

the right ones can sharpen your edge.

Stick to what’s proven.

Skip the noise.

Stay focused on what’s real.

(P.S. Before you worry about supplements, fix your sleep and hydration. Those are the true foundations nobody can sell you.)

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