supplements

This is a list of common supplements people use to treat symptoms & conditions.

It is NOT a list of our recommendations.

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Focus, attention, learning

  • Omega‑3s EPA/DHA
  • Phosphatidylserine
  • NAD+
  • Citicoline or phosphatidylcholine
  • Acetyl‑L‑carnitine
  • CoQ10 / PQQ
  • L‑tyrosine (if tolerated)
  • L‑theanine
  • Bacopa
  • Ginkgo
  • Lion’s mane
  • Rhodiola (activating)
  • B‑complex (low‑methyl if sensitive)
  • B12 (hydroxo or adenosyl if methyl‑sensitive)
  • Folate (folinic acid if methyl‑sensitive)
  • Magnesium threonate
  • Creatine
  • Peptides: cognitive and calming focus supports (CogniPep)

Calm, regulation, sleep

  • Magnesium glycinate, citrate, or threonate
  • Glycine
  • Inositol
  • Taurine
  • L‑theanine
  • GABA (only if tolerated)
  • Lemon balm
  • Chamomile
  • Passionflower
  • Lavender (no synthetic fragrance)
  • Saffron
  • 5‑HTP (situational)
  • Melatonin
  • CBD/hemp extracts (THC‑free if preferred)
  • Peptides: calm and sleep rhythm supports (Selank, DSIP)

Mood, resilience, stress

  • Vitamin D3
  • Omega‑3s
  • Magnesium
  • Vitamin C
  • Zinc
  • NAC
  • SAMe (if methylation is stable)
  • Curcumin
  • Quercetin
  • Holy basil
  • Ashwagandha (if tolerated)
  • Rhodiola
  • L‑tyrosine or L‑dopa mucuna (situational)
  • Saffron
  • Peptides: inflammation linked mood and HPA supports

Energy, mitochondria, motivation

  • CoQ10 / PQQ
  • Acetyl‑L‑carnitine or L‑carnitine tartrate
  • NAD+
  • Riboflavin B2
  • Thiamine B1 (benfotiamine or TTFD if tolerated)
  • Alpha‑lipoic acid (if tolerated)
  • L‑citrulline or beet‑based nitric oxide supports
  • Creatine
  • D‑ribose
  • Cordyceps
  • Peptides: brain energy and recovery supports (CogniPep)

Hormones and metabolism

  • Iodine/iodide (only if appropriate)
  • Selenium
  • Zinc
  • Myo‑inositol and d‑chiro‑inositol
  • Berberine
  • Chromium
  • DIM
  • Calcium‑d‑glucarate
  • Vitex (chaste tree)
  • Evening primrose oil or borage oil (GLA)
  • Magnesium
  • Vitamin D3/K2
  • Pregnenolone or DHEA (only if appropriate)
  • Saw palmetto
  • Peptides: thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, ovary Bioregulators

Gut, digestion, microbiome

  • Digestive enzymes (broad spectrum)
  • Betaine HCl (if appropriate)
  • Ox bile (if appropriate)
  • Ginger
  • Peppermint oil (enteric‑coated)
  • Slippery elm or marshmallow root
  • Zinc carnosine
  • L‑glutamine (if tolerated)
  • Butyrate/tributyrin
  • Probiotics or spore‑based (only if tolerated – not for PANS or autoimmune)
  • Saccharomyces boulardii (not advised)
  • Electrolytes/minerals
  • Binders like charcoal or bentonite (situational)
  • Peptides: gut/immune calm and junction‑tightening supports (KPV / Larazotide)

Histamine/MCAS tendency

  • NAD+
  • Vitamin C
  • Quercetin
  • DAO (with meals, situational)
  • Magnesium
  • B6 (P5P if tolerated)
  • Riboflavin B2
  • Stinging nettle
  • Nigella sativa (black seed)
  • Sodium butyrate/tributyrin
  • Peptides: mast cell calming (KPV) and HPA axis supports

Detox, liver, lymph

  • Milk thistle
  • NAC
  • Glycine
  • Taurine
  • Alpha‑lipoic acid (if tolerated)
  • Calcium‑d‑glucarate
  • Modified citrus pectin
  • Charcoal (situational)
  • Bitter herbs (gentian, dandelion)
  • Electrolytes
  • Peptides: tissue repair (TB 4-Frag) and organ supports

Immune readiness and recovery

  • Vitamin D3
  • Vitamin C
  • Zinc
  • Vitamin A (low, careful use)
  • Selenium
  • Quercetin
  • Beta‑glucans
  • Elderberry or andrographis (short term)
  • Colostrum or IgG alternatives if dairy‑sensitive
  • Propolis
  • Peptides: thymic and antiviral‑readiness supports (Thymogen)

Blood sugar, metabolic balance

  • NAD+
  • Berberine
  • Cinnamon extract
  • Chromium
  • Alpha‑lipoic acid (if tolerated)
  • Inositol (myo/d‑chiro)
  • Magnesium
  • Peptides: metabolic (5 Amino 1 MQ) and thyroid‑supporting options (ThyroPep)

Skin, joints, connective tissue

  • Collagen (not advised)
  • Vitamin C
  • MSM
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Silica
  • Glucosamine/chondroitin
  • Boswellia
  • Curcumin
  • Omega‑3s
  • Peptides: repair and collagen‑supporting options (TB4 -Frag, Collacell)

Cognition, memory, neuroprotection

  • Omega‑3s
  • Citicoline
  • Phosphatidylserine
  • Lion’s mane
  • Bacopa
  • Ginkgo
  • Acetyl‑L‑carnitine
  • CoQ10
  • PQQ
  • Resveratrol
  • Magnesium threonate
  • Creatine
  • Peptides: cognitive repair and circulation supports (CogniPep)

Thyroid support basics

  • Selenium
  • Zinc
  • Iodine/iodide (only if appropriate)
  • Myo‑inositol
  • Vitamin D3
  • Iron (only if deficient)
  • Tyrosine (if tolerated)
  • Peptides: thyroid and pituitary bioregulators (see peptides page)

Women’s health

  • Magnesium
  • Vitamin D3/K2
  • Omega‑3s
  • Vitex
  • DIM
  • Calcium‑d‑glucarate
  • Myo‑inositol/d‑chiro‑inositol
  • Evening primrose oil or borage oil
  • Iron (only if deficient)
  • Peptides: ovaries, adrenals, pituitary, pineal supports

Men’s health

  • Zinc
  • Magnesium
  • Vitamin D3/K2
  • Saw palmetto
  • Pygeum
  • Pumpkin seed oil
  • L‑carnitine
  • CoQ10 / PQQ
  • Ashwagandha (if tolerated)
  • Peptides: prostate, pituitary, adrenal supports (see peptides page)

Nutrients often low

  • Iron (only if deficient)
  • Zinc
  • Magnesium
  • Vitamin D3
  • B12
  • Folate
  • Choline
  • Potassium (food‑first, electrolyte support)

Safety and pacing

  • One change at a time, smallest practical amount first.
  • Give each change space to read the effect.
  • If regulation worsens, stop the last addition and return to foundations.

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