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For — Everyone, every day

The Foundational Stack

The five supplements with the strongest evidence for broad benefit at the lowest cost. If you take nothing else, take these. About $2/day for all five. Start here. Layer everything else on top.
The Stack — 5 supplements
Vitamin D34,000–5,000 IUMorning, with fat
Vitamin K2100–200mcg MK-7Pair with D3
Omega-32g EPA+DHAWith main meal
Magnesium Glycinate200–400mgEvening
Creatine Monohydrate5gAnytime
DurationDaily — foreverCost est~$2/day

Read the long-form take: If I had to pick five supplements forever →

For — Sharp focus on demand

The Morning Focus Stack

Caffeine alone is jittery; caffeine + L-theanine is smooth alertness. Add L-tyrosine for stress-resistant focus and rhodiola for sustained mental endurance. Skip on weekends to avoid tolerance — this is a work-days stack, not a daily one.
The Stack — 4 supplements + your coffee
L-Theanine200mgWith morning coffee
L-Tyrosine1–1.5gFasted, 30 min pre-work
Rhodiola rosea200–400mgMorning, with breakfast
Creatine Monohydrate5gAnytime (already in Foundation)
DurationWorkdays only — 5 on / 2 offSkip ifYou're anxious or on SSRIs

For — Better sleep depth and architecture

The Deep Sleep Stack

Foundational minerals and amino acids plus a GABA modulator. Together they support every phase of sleep without the morning grog of pharmaceutical sedatives or high-dose melatonin. Expect 7–10 days for the full effect to settle in.
The Stack — 4 supplements
Magnesium Glycinate200–400mg60 min before bed
Glycine3g30 min before bed, in water
L-Theanine200mg60 min before bed
Apigenin50mg30 min before bed
DurationDailyPair withCool room (17°C), no screens after 9pm

Read the long-form take: If I had to fix my sleep tonight →

For — Chronic stress with the "wired but tired" pattern

The Wired-but-Tired Reset Stack

The modern stress signature: too much cortisol all day, dysregulated cortisol at night, can't switch off but can't get sharp either. Adaptogens during the day, cortisol-lowering at night, magnesium to support GABA receptors. Eight weeks usually resets the cortisol rhythm.
The Stack — 5 supplements, timed across the day
Rhodiola rosea200–400mgMorning
Holy Basil (Tulsi)500–1,000mgMidday
Ashwagandha KSM-66600mg7–8pm (not bedtime)
Magnesium Glycinate300–400mgEvening
L-Theanine200mgAs needed for acute spikes
Duration8–12 weeks then reassessCautionDon't stack with thyroid medication without medical input

Read the long-form take: If I had to manage chronic stress without medication →

For — Rebuilding gut flora after antibiotics

The Post-Antibiotic Recovery Stack

A course of antibiotics wipes out beneficial gut bacteria along with the bad. S. boulardii is a yeast probiotic that survives antibiotics (bacterial probiotics don't) and outcompetes C. difficile. L-glutamine rebuilds the gut lining. Multistrain probiotic + prebiotic fibre repopulate and feed the recovery. 4–6 weeks gets most users back to baseline.
The Stack — 4 supplements
Saccharomyces boulardii5–10 billion CFU, 2× dailyStart day 1 of antibiotics
L-Glutamine5gEmpty stomach, morning
Multistrain Probiotic10–50 billion CFUWith food, evening
Prebiotics (inulin / PHGG)5–10g (ramp up slowly)With food
DurationThrough antibiotic course + 2–4 weeks afterTipBuy Florastor (the patented S. boulardii)

Read the long-form take: If I had to rebuild my gut →

For — PMS, perimenopause, and hormonal balance

The Perimenopause Foundation Stack

Addresses the most common patterns: estrogen metabolism, progesterone modulation, cycle-related mood and inflammation. Pairs with the full Perimenopause Protocol guide for the complete picture — sleep, training, hormone testing, and HRT considerations.
The Stack — 6 supplements
DIM100–200mgMorning, with food
Vitex (Chasteberry)200–400mgMorning, luteal phase or daily
Magnesium Glycinate300–400mgEvening, especially luteal phase
Vitamin B6 (P5P)50mgMorning
GLA (Evening Primrose)1–2gWith food
Vitamin D34,000–5,000 IUMorning (already in Foundation)
DurationDaily; reassess at 8–12 weeksFor severe symptomsTalk to a doctor about HRT

Long-form: If I had to balance my hormones through perimenopause →

For — Post-40 joint maintenance and mild OA

The Joint Protection Stack

UC-II trains your immune system not to attack cartilage — small dose (40mg), real effect. Collagen peptides provide the building blocks for cartilage and tendon repair. Curcumin (Meriva form, not raw turmeric) blunts inflammation. Omega-3 is the systemic background. Lifting heavy with good form does more than any supplement — this stack supports the training, not replaces it.
The Stack — 4 supplements
UC-II40mg (1 capsule)Empty stomach, anytime
Collagen Peptides10–20gMixed in coffee or oats
Omega-32g EPA+DHAWith main meal
Curcumin (Meriva)1gWith food
DurationDaily; evaluate at 12 weeksNot forTorn meniscus or advanced OA (get imaging)

Long-form: If I had to keep my joints moving past 50 →

For — Long-term brain protection

The Cognitive Longevity Stack

The cognitive supplements with the most-replicated human data. Creatine for ATP. Omega-3 (DHA-heavy) for membrane integrity. Lion's Mane for nerve growth factor. Bacopa for memory consolidation (slow — takes 8–12 weeks). Choline for acetylcholine synthesis. Cardiovascular fitness is the single best cognitive intervention known — this stack supports it, not substitutes for it.
The Stack — 5 supplements
Creatine Monohydrate5gAnytime (already in Foundation)
Omega-3 (DHA-heavy)2g, ≥1g DHAWith main meal
Lion's Mane1g fruiting-body extractMorning
Bacopa monnieri300mg standardisedWith food
Choline (Alpha-GPC)500mgMorning
DurationDaily; expect 8–12 weeks for measurable changeBonusAdd NMN or NR if budget allows

Long-form: If I wanted to think sharper at 60 than I did at 40 →

For — Staying well through cold and flu season

The Immune Fortress Stack

Two layers: a daily prevention base (D3, zinc, vitamin C) and an acute toolkit for the first sign of a cold (elderberry, zinc lozenges, NAC). The two are different stacks for different moments — the daily layer runs all winter; the acute layer kicks in within hours of symptoms.
Daily layer — through cold season
Vitamin D34,000–5,000 IUMorning, with fat
Zinc Glycinate15–30mgWith food (or stomach upset)
Vitamin C500–1,000mgMorning, with food
Reishi (optional)1g dailyEvening
+ Acute layer — add at first symptom
Elderberry (Sambucol)150mg, 3–4× dailyWithin 24–48 hours of symptom
Zinc Lozenges13mg, every 2–3 hoursDissolve in mouth
NAC600mg, 2× dailyDuring illness only
Quercetin500mg, 2× dailyWith food + bromelain
DurationDaily layer through winter; acute layer 5–7 daysSkipElderberry for autoimmune disease

Long-form: If I had to stay well through cold and flu season →

For — Post-drinking, post-Tylenol, or general liver support

The Liver Reset Stack

NAC is the glutathione precursor — used in hospitals to treat acetaminophen overdose. Milk thistle and TUDCA support liver cell membranes and bile flow. Sulforaphane activates Nrf2, the genetic switch that turns on the body's own detox machinery. This isn't a "detox cleanse" — your liver does detox continuously. This stack gives it the cofactors it needs.
The Stack — 5 supplements
NAC600mg, 2× dailyEmpty stomach
Milk Thistle (Silymarin)200–400mg standardisedWith food
TUDCA500mgWith food
Glycine3gAnytime (already in Foundation)
Sulforaphane10–30mgMorning, with food
Duration4–8 weeks acute reset; daily if you drink regularlyThe real fixStop drinking; NAFLD is reversible in 6–12 months

Long-form: If I had to support my liver through life →

These are recipes, not prescriptions. Each stack is an opinionated combination based on published evidence and editorial judgment. Doses are typical starting points — not personalised to your bloodwork, medications, or conditions. Talk to a doctor before starting anything new, especially if you're pregnant, on prescription medication, or managing a diagnosed condition. Click any supplement above for its full entry — contraindications, interactions, and side effects all live there.