Energy Production
Mitochondrial output and perceived energy.
Glycine + NAC (GlyNAC)
Co-supplementation of glycine and N-acetylcysteine that restores glutathione in older adults and improves multiple hallmarks of aging.
Coenzyme Q10
Mitochondrial electron carrier and lipid-soluble antioxidant.
Coffee
Caffeine + polyphenol matrix with strong evidence for mortality and T2D reduction.
L-Carnitine
Shuttles long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for β-oxidation.
Maca
Andean root associated with libido improvement and energy without hormone changes.
Rhodiola Rosea
Arctic adaptogen — reduces fatigue and improves mental performance under stress.
Vitamin B12
Essential cobalamin for methylation, red blood cell formation, and myelin maintenance.
B-Complex (Drinking Recovery)
Alcohol depletes B1, B6, folate — repletion supports neurological recovery.
Beetroot Juice
Dietary nitrate source improving NO production, BP, and endurance performance.
Caffeine
Adenosine antagonist with strong evidence for cognitive and physical performance.
Eleuthero
Adaptogen used to support stamina, immune function, and stress resilience.
Iron
Oxygen-carrying mineral central to hemoglobin and cellular respiration.
L-Tyrosine (Dopamine Replenishment)
Catecholamine precursor — replenishes dopamine/norepinephrine pools after stimulant use.
NMN
NAD+ precursor similar to NR; bioavailability route debated.
Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)
NAD+ precursor with bioavailability and longevity research interest.
Panax Ginseng
Adaptogenic ginseng studied for fatigue, cognition, and erectile function.
Rhodiola Rosea
Arctic adaptogen for mental fatigue, burnout, and stress resilience.
Shilajit
Himalayan mineral exudate rich in fulvic acid, studied for testosterone and fatigue.
Taurine
Conditionally essential amino acid involved in bile salt conjugation, osmoregulation, and cardiac function.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Cofactor for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve conduction.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Cofactor for >100 enzymes including neurotransmitter synthesis.
Allithiamine
Garlic-derived fat-soluble thiamine.
Bee Pollen
Pollen collected by bees.
Black Maca
Lepidium meyenii black variant for energy.
Cordyceps
Medicinal fungus studied for aerobic capacity and immune modulation.
Cordyceps Militaris
Cordycepin-rich mushroom for energy and exercise.
Heme Iron Polypeptide
Heme iron from bovine blood.
Kratom (caution)
Atypical opioid herb with stimulant low-dose and sedating high-dose effects; addiction risk.
L-Ornithine
Urea-cycle amino acid that lowers fatigue and supports nighttime GH release.
L-Tyrosine
Catecholamine precursor preserving cognition under stress and sleep deprivation.
L-Tyrosine (Thyroid Substrate)
Amino acid substrate paired with iodine to form thyroid hormones.
Methylcobalamin High-Dose
Active B12 form for neuropathy.
Modafinil (Rx note)
Wakefulness-promoting Rx — listed for reference; not a supplement.
P-Synephrine (Bitter Orange)
Bitter orange alkaloid used as ephedrine-replacement fat burner.
PQQ
Cofactor stimulating mitochondrial biogenesis (PGC-1α).
PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone)
Redox cofactor for mitochondrial biogenesis.
Panax Ginseng (Sexual Health)
Korean red ginseng with RCT-level evidence for erectile dysfunction.
Phenylpiracetam
Racetam + phenethylamine moiety — stimulant-like nootropic with rapid tolerance.
Rhodiola SHR-5
Standardized Rhodiola for fatigue.
Royal Jelly
Queen bee secretion with 10-HDA.
Schisandra
Adaptogenic berry traditionally used for stamina, liver protection, and stress resilience.
Sulbutiamine
Lipid-soluble thiamine derivative crossing the BBB for fatigue and focus.
Suma Root
Brazilian ginseng adaptogen.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
FAD/FMN precursor central to redox reactions and migraine prophylaxis.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)
Component of coenzyme A, central to fatty acid and acetylcholine synthesis.
Yerba Mate
South American caffeine-containing tea with saponin and chlorogenic acid content.