What I actually take.
the real list — the compounds I trust.
This is the actual list of what I take most days — the compounds I've come to trust for recovery, energy, and staying young and active as I age. Every one has earned its spot, and I've linked the research behind it so you can dig in yourself.
I'm not a doctor, and this isn't medical advice — talk to a clinician before adding anything, especially if you take other medications.
NAC
N-acetylcysteineAntioxidant · glutathione precursor
NAC is a powerhouse — the building block your body uses to make glutathione, its master antioxidant. It's been relied on clinically for decades, including in hospital settings, and it's one of the most versatile, well-established compounds in the whole recovery world.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
ALAAntioxidant · metabolic & nerve health
ALA is a standout antioxidant that works in both the water- and fat-based parts of the cell — a rare double duty. It's widely used to support metabolic and nerve health, and it's a staple I'm always glad to have in rotation.
Rhodiola Rosea
SHR-5 extractAdaptogen · stress & energy
Rhodiola is a classic adaptogen with a long, storied track record — famously used by athletes and high-performers to handle stress and stay sharp under fatigue. When the weeks get heavy, it's the one I reach for.
NMN
Nicotinamide mononucleotideNAD+ precursor · longevity
NMN raises NAD+, a vital coenzyme that naturally declines as we age — and human research confirms it reliably lifts those levels. It's one of the most exciting tools in the longevity space, and it's firmly part of my routine.
Resveratrol
PolyphenolPolyphenol · cardiometabolic & longevity
Resveratrol is the celebrated polyphenol behind the famous 'red-wine' research — one of the most extensively studied compounds in the longevity field, with a deep body of clinical literature behind it. It's more than earned its place in my stack.
LJ100
Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali)Standardized extract · vitality & stress hormones
LJ100 is a standardized Tongkat Ali extract with genuinely impressive clinical research in men — supporting healthy testosterone, a calmer stress-hormone profile, and more energy. For rebuilding a hard-used body, it's one of my favorites.