EssentialStrong evidence
Creatine Monohydrate
One of the most thoroughly studied supplements. Benefits for muscle, bone, and increasingly cognition.
Dosage3–5 g/day, any time. No loading phase needed.
One of the most thoroughly studied supplements. Benefits for muscle, bone, and increasingly cognition.
Direct NAD+ precursor. Early-phase clinical evidence shows raised blood NAD+ levels after oral dosing.
Lowers triglycerides, modulates inflammation. Relevant for anyone not eating fatty fish regularly.
Vitamin D status is widely insufficient from autumn through spring in temperate climates. K2 complements D3 synergistically.