Topic
Supplements
4 field notes tagged Supplements — experiment-led and sourced.
The Wonders of Alpha-Lipoic Acid
ALA is a genuinely remarkable molecule — a 'universal antioxidant' your own body makes that even recharges other antioxidants. Here's why it earns a spot in my stack.
NAC: The Cheap, Proven Antioxidant I Won't Go Without
NAC is one of the most versatile, well-established compounds in my cabinet — a decades-old drug your body turns into glutathione, its master antioxidant. Here's why it earns a permanent spot in my stack.
In the lab — coming soon
Creatine for Sleep? Not Really — but This One Study Is Wild
Creatine won't help you sleep. But a 2024 study found a single big dose blunted the cognitive hit of a sleepless night — a different, stranger, and more interesting thing.
Magnesium for Sleep: What I Found Digging Past the Hype
It's the internet's favorite sleep supplement, and the evidence is thinner than the marketing suggests. Here's the honest state of it, plus how the forms actually differ.