Bioavailable Curcumin
Brand TBD
- Form
- Phytosome or liposomal, not raw turmeric powder
- Dose
- 500 to 1,000 mg with a meal
Supports a healthy inflammatory response and joint comfort. Raw turmeric barely absorbs, so the delivery system is the product.
✦ If you're on blood thinners, ask your doctor before you touch this.
NAC
Brand TBD
- Form
- Capsule, 600 mg
- Dose
- 600 mg, once or twice daily
Precursor to glutathione, the body's own antioxidant. Supports liver function and respiratory health.
✦ Pairs with glycine. Together they're the glutathione conversation.
Astaxanthin
Brand TBD
- Form
- Softgel, 12 mg, from Haematococcus pluvialis
- Dose
- 12 mg daily with fat
A carotenoid studied for supporting skin resilience to UV and eye health. Relevant if you train outside in Arizona sun.
✦ Takes six weeks to saturate tissue. Be patient.
TMG (Betaine)
Brand TBD
- Form
- Unflavored powder
- Dose
- 2.5 g daily
Methyl donor supporting homocysteine metabolism, with data on power output in trained lifters.
✦ Cheap, dual-purpose, and almost nobody takes it.
Taurine
Brand TBD
- Form
- Unflavored powder
- Dose
- 1 to 3 g daily
Involved in cardiovascular function, bile production, and calcium handling in muscle. Levels decline with age.
✦ Costs almost nothing. Easy to add to the morning glass.