The supplement industry is a $150+ billion machine built on one thing: selling you the dream of health in a bottle. But here’s the truth nobody selling you powders and pills will say: If you haven’t mastered the basics, your supplement stack is doing almost nothing.
The Problem
Most people start with exotic nootropics, fat burners, or “testosterone boosters” because they sound exciting.
Yet they skip the foundational vitamins, minerals, and daily habits that actually drive performance.
Without fixing those, advanced supplements are like putting race tires on a car with no engine.
The Foundational Stack Before you spend $200/month on niche powders, fix these 5 things first:
- Vitamin D3 — 2000 IU+ daily (more if deficient, ideally based on blood work).
- Omega-3 (Fish Oil) — 2-4g/day for cardiovascular, brain, and hormonal health.
- Magnesium Glycinate — 200-400mg/day, preferably before bed.
- Zinc — 20-40mg/day, crucial for immunity and testosterone production.
- Water — Half your bodyweight in pounds, in ounces, per day.
These support thousands of biochemical processes daily.
They address common deficiencies that most people in modern environments suffer from.
They’re proven, not hype-driven.
Until you can tick these off daily — consistently, for months — skip the exotic stacks. Master the jab and cross before attempting hooks and uppercuts.