Longevity & Cellular
NAC
NOW Foods
Precursor to glutathione, the body's own antioxidant. Supports liver function and respiratory health.
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Straight talk
Pairs with glycine. Together they're the glutathione conversation.
Same shelf
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Bioavailable Curcumin
Doctor's Best
- 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.
Astaxanthin
Sports Research
- 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)
NOW Foods
- 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.