// SUPPLEMENTS
Supplements
Browse all 154 supplements in our research directory. Each profile aggregates expert dosing protocols, vendor recommendations, and PubMed citations.
5-HTP
["5-hydroxytryptophan"]
Serotonin precursor used post-MDMA to restore neurotransmitter pools.
7-Keto DHEA
["7-Keto-DHEA"]
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
["ALCAR", "al car", "acetyl-l carnitine"]
Acetylated carnitine variant that increases acetylcholine for focus and supports fat absorption and brain function.
Activated Charcoal
["charcoal"]
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
["ATP", "adenosine triphosphate", "AMP", "adenosine...
Alpha-GPC
["alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine"]
Choline source for acetylcholine production; Steve uses 600 mg for cognitive tasks but some users tolerate...
Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)
["ALA", "alpha-lipoic acid", "alphalapoic acid"]
Amla extract
["Indian gooseberry"]
Raises HDL and supports lipid profile.
Apigenin
["epigenin"]
Arjuna extract
[]
Ayurvedic herb for cardiovascular/blood pressure support.
Ashwagandha
["Astroander root extract", "Eswagander", "Withania somnifera"]
Adaptogen that modestly reduces cortisol (~10 to 20%) and supports stress resilience.
Astaxanthin
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Astragalus
["Asus", "Augus", "a strus", "stralis", "a struggles",...
Bacopa Monnieri
["Bacopa"]
Berberine
["Bourberine"]
Plant alkaloid with insulin-sensitizing and AMPK-activating effects; also lowers IGF-1.
Beta-alanine
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Beta-sitosterols
["beta-sitosterols"]
Betaine HCL
["betane HCL", "betane"]
Black Ginger
[]
Boron
[]
Caffeine
[]
Calcium D-Glucarate
["calcium glucarate", "calcium dlucarate"]
Supports liver phase II detox/glucuronidation pathways, lowering estrogen metabolites (and testosterone) excretion.
Carnosine (injectable)
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Catuaba
["Catuaba Pure"]
CDP-Choline
["citicoline"]
Choline donor used by Nile alongside alpha-GPC for daily cognitive support and dementia prevention.
Choline
["Coline"]
Chrysin
["chrysin"]
Cistanche Extract
["sistance extract"]
Citrus bergamot
[]
Cholesterol-supporting extract used in the cardio-stack for high-cycle bodybuilders.
Collagen Peptides (Type 1 and 3)
["Collagen"]
Hydrolyzed collagen supplementation for connective tissue, joint, and skin support.
Colostrum
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Cordyceps
[]
An adaptogenic medicinal fungus that, among other effects, upregulates tyrosine hydroxylase and supports...
Creatine GAA (creatGAAtine)
["creatGAAtine", "GAA + creatine", "ctin"]
D-chiro-inositol
["DCI", "d-chiro inositol"]
D-Ribose
["D-ribose"]
DHA
["docosahexaenoic acid", "omega-3"]
Omega-3 fatty acid that, combined with uridine, choline, and B vitamins, supports neurogenesis.
DHEA
[]
Di-leucine
["Dilucine", "dileucine"]
Dihydroberberine
["DHB"]
DIM (Diindolylmethane)
["dial methane", "dyl methane", "dynameth", "dynthane"]
Dimethyltryptamine
["DMT", "dimethyl tripamine"]
Dynamine
["methylliberine", "diamine"]
A caffeine-like analog that acts as an allosteric modulator at adenosine receptor sites, staves off...
Elderberry
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Emodin
["Emoin"]
Plant anthraquinone that inhibits 11β-HSD1 and reduces cortisol production.
Epicatechin
["Epicagen", "green tea extract"]
OTC follistatin booster; Steve reports it spiked CRP to 22 mg/L - worst inflammatory response from any OTC...
Ergothioneine
["ergothioneine"]
Erythritol
["likerol", "arithrol"]
Essentiale Forte
[]
Phospholipid-based hepatoprotective; recommended by Evan Centopani for longevity though composition is...
Fadogia Agrestis
["fedos aestus", "fadogia"]
Fish oil (Omega-3)
["Carlson's fish oil"]
Anti-inflammatory EPA/DHA source; Nile takes ~10 g/day refrigerated liquid to lower oxidation risk;...
Fluoride
[]
Folic Acid
["prenatal folic acid", "folate", "vitamin B9"]
Forskolin
[]
A coleus forskohlii extract that activates adenylate cyclase / cAMP and upregulates tyrosine hydroxylase...
GABA
[]
Garcinia Cambogia
[]
Glutathione
["GSH", "injectable glutathione", "liposomal glutathione"]
Master antioxidant used IM or IV to reduce oxidative stress, protect liver, and reduce hangover/post-rave damage.
Glycerol
["Hydroprime", "glycerol powder", "liquid glycerol"]
Glycine
["glycine"]
Grape Seed Extract
["grape seed"]
HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate)
["beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate", "HMB"]
Huperzine A
["likeyour 18 (transcription error)"]
An acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used as a memory and cognition enhancer that induces neurite outgrowth.
Hyaluronic acid injections
["eronic acid injections"]
Joint lubrication alternative to NPP for tendons/joints.
Hypoxen
[]
Inositol
["myionosttol", "myo-inositol"]
Inositol Triphosphate
["ITP", "inositol triphosphate"]
Reportedly increases the oxygen-carrying capacity of hemoglobin without raising hematocrit.
Iodine
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IP6
["Inositol hexaphosphate", "Phytic acid"]
Iron-absorption blocker used to keep iron load (and therefore hematocrit/hemoglobin) lower; warning:...
L-Arginine
["larginine"]
L-Carnitine
["carnitine"]
Injectable amino acid derivative for fat oxidation, stacked in Steve's current protocol.
L-Carnitine (injectable)
["injectable carnitine", "L-Carnitine SubQ"]
Subcutaneous L-carnitine bypasses poor oral bioavailability, supports mitochondrial fat oxidation and...
L-Citrulline
["lcitrilline"]
L-DOPA
["l-dopa"]
Precursor used by the body to synthesize dopamine.
L-Glutamine
["glutamine"]
L-Ornithine
["lornitine"]
L-Serine
["serin", "serine"]
L-Theanine
["Althenine", "Elthenine", "Theanine"]
Amino acid from tea that promotes relaxation and reduces cortisol.
L-Tyrosine
["tyrosine"]
Amino acid precursor that converts to dopamine and norepinephrine via tyrosine hydroxylase and dopa decarboxylase.
Lactobacillus reuteri
["L. reuteri"]
Lion's Mane
["Hericium erinaceus"]
A medicinal mushroom that stimulates Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) production for neuronal repair and regeneration.
Lithium Orotate
["lithium orotate"]
Liver 52
["Liv.52"]
Himalaya herbal hepatoprotective supplement.
Lumbrokinase
["lumbrokenise", "lumbrokiness"]
Magnesium (bisglycinate)
["magnesium", "magnesium bisglycinate"]
Magnesium L-threonate
[]
Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt)
["Epsom salt", "magnesium sulfur Epsom salt"]
Mastic Gum
["rala mastic gun"]
Melatonin
[]
Antioxidant hormone that removes amyloid plaque, improves sleep disrupted by tren, and may raise GH.
Methionine
["mthionine"]
MIC Blend (Methionine/Inositol/Choline)
["mig blend", "mig lipos"]
Milk Thistle
["silymarin"]
MitoQ (Mitoquinone)
["mitoquinone"]
Mucuna pruriens
["mucuna purines"]
NAC
["N-acetylcysteine"]
Glutathione precursor antioxidant; some bodybuilders avoid it fearing blunting of hypertrophy, but Steve...
NAD+
["NAD plus", "nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide"]
Antioxidant cofactor used subq to prevent oxidative stress, DNA damage and brain damage.
Naringin
["grapefruit extract", "bergamottin"]
Flavonoid from grapefruit used to lower hematocrit / inhibit aromatase over weeks.
Nattokinase
[]
Fibrinolytic enzyme that thins blood / dissolves arterial plaque; used by bodybuilders to bring down CAC score.
Niacin
["nasin", "niacin flush", "sauna niacin detox"]
Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)
["nicotenomide ribocide", "NR"]
Nicotine
["nicotine lozenge", "nicotine pouch"]
NMN
["nicotinamide mononucleotide"]
Omega Mins
[]
P5P
["pyridoxal 5-phosphate", "active B6"]
Controls prolactin elevations from weed or 19-nor steroids.
P5P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate)
["Vitamin B6 P5P", "P-5-P"]
Active form of vitamin B6; cofactor for dopamine synthesis from tyrosine, used to lower prolactin.
Panax Ginseng
["panax ginsing"]
Passion Flower Extract
["passion flower extract"]
PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide)
["palmitoylethanolamide", "PEA"]
PeakO2 (mushroom blend)
["PeakO2", "Pico2"]
Peppermint oil (topical)
["peppermint essential oil"]
Phosphatidylserine
["Phosphodidoli", "Phosphoderian", "PS"]
Phospholipid that lowers cortisol and supports cognitive function.
PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone)
["PQQ", "pyrroloquinoline quinone"]
Prebiotic
["prebiotic"]
Pregnenolone
[]
Master neurosteroid precursor used alongside DHEA in HRT for mood/libido.
Probiotics
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Pycnogenol
["pycnogenol"]
Pygeum
[]
Botanical DHT modulator suggested before pharmaceutical 5-AR inhibitors.
Quercetin
["queretin"]
Rauwolscine
[]
Red yeast rice
[]
Natural statin-like cholesterol supplement; also helps manage hematocrit on cycle.
Reishi mushroom extract
["rishi mushroom", "rishi mush"]
Resveratrol
[]
Rhodiola Rosea
["rodeiola rosia"]
Rosemary oil (topical)
["rosemary essential oil"]
Saffron
["saffron tea"]
SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine)
["s adenosylmethionine", "the sam", "SAM-e"]
Saw palmetto
["solo metal"]
Botanical mild 5-AR inhibitor; gentle first-line for hair/prostate before pharmaceuticals.
Seed Probiotic
["seed probiotics"]
Selenium
[]
Serrapeptase
["ceropeptase", "cereopeptase", "serapeptase"]
Shilajit
["schilit"]
Sodium bicarbonate
["baking soda"]
St John's Wort
["syndrome worth (transcription error)"]
Synephrine
[]
Taurine
[]
Electrolyte balance and osmotic pressure regulation.
Teacrine
["theacrine", "tia cream", "teocrine"]
A methylxanthine caffeine analog that increases dopamine release, providing motivated energy in addition...
Tianeptine
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Tongkat Ali
[]
Tribulus terrestris
["tribulous teristus", "Turb"]
TUDCA
["Tauroursodeoxycholic acid"]
Bile-acid-based liver support compound; included in compounded liver-support stacks alongside NAC.
Turmeric
["curcumin (implied)"]
Ubiquinol
["CoQ10 (reduced form)"]
Reduced form of CoQ10 used as mitochondrial / cardio support; baseline for the 'mitochondrial support' stack.
Uridine 5-monophosphate
["urodine 5 monophosphate", "uridine"]
Reduces breakdown of choline, prolongs effect of choline supplements.
Urolithin A
["urolithin"]
VasoRush (di-citrulline / di-arginine)
["VasoRush", "di-citrulline", "di-arginine", "NNB...
Visbiome (probiotic)
["Invisbiome"]
Vitamin B1
[]
Vitamin B12
["B12", "methylcobalin"]
Vitamin B5
[]
Vitamin C
["vitamin C", "ascorbic acid"]
Vitamin D3
[]
Vitamin E
["vitamin E"]
Vitamin K2 (high dose)
["Concentrated K"]
High-dose vitamin K combined with D3 to pull calcium out of arteries and deposit it in bones; used to...
Yohimbine
[]
Zeolite
["zeolyte"]
Zinc
["zinc", "zinc picolinate"]