Catalog
Supplements, demystified
Educational guides on timing, food pairing, interactions, and form factors for the most common supplements. No dosage advice.
Showing 36 of 328 supplements
- Vitamins
Vitamin D3
Fat-soluble; pair with a meal containing fat for better absorption.
morningWith fat - Vitamins
Vitamin K2
Fat-soluble; commonly taken alongside Vitamin D3.
with foodWith fat - Vitamins
Vitamin C
Water-soluble; gentle on stomach and supports iron absorption.
morning - Vitamins
B-Complex
Supports energy metabolism; best earlier in the day with food.
morningWith food - Minerals
Iron
Best absorbed away from calcium, dairy, coffee, and tea.
morningEmpty stomach - Minerals
Calcium
Better tolerated with food; space from iron and zinc.
with foodWith food - Minerals
Magnesium Glycinate
Calming form of magnesium; supports wind-down.
evening - Minerals
Zinc
Can cause nausea on an empty stomach; space from calcium and iron.
eveningWith food - Essential Fatty Acids
Fish Oil (Omega-3)
Fat-soluble; take with a meal to reduce reflux and aid absorption.
with foodWith fat - Antioxidants
CoQ10
Fat-soluble; mornings are commonly preferred.
with foodWith fat - Performance
Creatine
Daily total matters more than timing; pick a slot you'll stick to.
anytime - Protein
Collagen
Flexible timing; some prefer with morning coffee.
anytime - Amino Acids
L-Theanine
Often paired with caffeine in the morning or used to wind down.
evening - Gut Health
Probiotic
Often best on an empty stomach; check the strain's label.
morningEmpty stomach - Adaptogens
Ashwagandha
Calming adaptogen; many prefer evening.
evening - Adaptogens
Rhodiola
Stimulating adaptogen; avoid late in the day.
morning - Sleep
Melatonin
Take 30-60 minutes before lights-out.
before bed - Sleep
Glycine
Supports sleep onset; take ~30 minutes before bed.
before bed - Sleep
GABA
Used for relaxation; effects are individual.
before bed - Herbal Sleep
Valerian Root
Mild sedative herb; take 30-60 minutes before bed.
before bed - Vitamins
Vitamin A
Fat-soluble; take with a meal containing fat.
with foodWith fat - Vitamins
Vitamin E
Fat-soluble antioxidant; pairs well with fish oil.
with foodWith fat - Vitamins
Vitamin B12
Energy-supportive; take earlier in the day.
morning - Vitamins
Folate (B9)
Often taken with B-complex in the morning.
morning - Vitamins
Biotin (B7)
Flexible timing; many take with B-complex.
anytime - Minerals
Selenium
Trace mineral; small doses with a meal.
with food - Minerals
Copper
Balance with zinc; space high-dose zinc by hours.
with food - Minerals
Chromium
Often taken with meals.
with food - Minerals
Iodine
Supports thyroid; mornings are typical.
morning - Minerals
Potassium
Take with food in modest single doses.
with food - Amino Acids
Taurine
Calming amino; flexible timing.
anytime - Amino Acids
L-Glutamine
Often used pre/post training or before bed.
anytime - Amino Acids
L-Citrulline
Pre-workout favorite; ~30-60 min before training.
morning - Amino Acids
Beta-Alanine
Daily total matters more than timing; split doses help tingling.
anytime - Fatty Acids
Krill Oil
Phospholipid-bound omega-3; take with a meal.
with foodWith fat - Fatty Acids
Algae Omega-3
Plant-based EPA/DHA source; take with food.
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