Lion's Mane
Brand TBD
- Form
- Verified fruiting body extract, not mycelium on grain
- Dose
- 1 g fruiting body extract, morning
The mushroom for cognition and nerve health. Fits the practice: clear head, steady attention, no stimulation.
✦ If the label says 'mycelial biomass,' you are buying oats. Look for fruiting body and a beta glucan number.
L-Tyrosine
Brand TBD
- Form
- Capsule or powder
- Dose
- 500 to 1,000 mg on an empty stomach, before demanding work
Precursor to dopamine and norepinephrine. Supports focus under stress, heat, and short sleep.
✦ Use it on the days that ask a lot. Daily use blunts the effect.
Rhodiola Rosea
Brand TBD
- Form
- Standardized to 3% rosavins and 1% salidroside
- Dose
- 200 to 400 mg in the morning
An adaptogen studied for supporting mental stamina and resilience to fatigue. Steadies you rather than lifting you.
✦ Morning only. Late in the day it will keep you up.
Alpha-GPC
Brand TBD
- Form
- Capsule, 300 mg
- Dose
- 300 mg before training or focused work
A choline source that supports acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter behind the mind to muscle connection and sustained attention.
✦ Noticeable on heavy skill days. Unnecessary on easy ones.
Methylated B-Complex
Brand TBD
- Form
- Capsule with methylfolate and methylcobalamin
- Dose
- 1 capsule with breakfast
Bs run energy metabolism and nerve function. The methylated forms are usable by a wider range of people.
✦ Bright yellow urine is normal and means nothing except that you took it.