Lean Muscle Retention
Preserving LBM in a deficit.
Ranked by evidence strength across reported benefits.
Creatine Monohydrate
The most-studied and effective ergogenic aid — replenishes ATP via the phosphocreatine system.
Magnesium
Essential cofactor in 300+ enzymatic reactions, from ATP production to muscle relaxation.
Ashwagandha
Adaptogenic herb that down-regulates HPA-axis output — lowers cortisol, supports T in stressed men.
Whey Protein
Fast-digesting complete protein rich in leucine for muscle protein synthesis.
Magnesium Glycinate
Chelated magnesium bound to glycine — best-tolerated form for sleep, calm, and muscle relaxation.
L-Leucine
Essential BCAA and primary anabolic signaler via mTORC1 activation.
Betaine Anhydrous (TMG)
Methyl donor — improves power output and lowers homocysteine.
Creatine Monohydrate
Gold-standard creatine form — the most studied supplement in sports science.
Beta-Alanine
Carnosine precursor buffering muscle pH during high-intensity work (60–240 sec).
Beta-Alanine
Rate-limiting precursor of muscle carnosine — buffers acid during high-intensity work.
Essential Amino Acids (EAA)
Full-spectrum EAA blend providing all 9 essentials for MPS.
Citrulline Malate
NO precursor stacked with malate — improves pump and reduces post-workout soreness.
HMB (β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate)
Leucine metabolite — anti-catabolic, useful for cutting phases and untrained populations.
Alpha-GPC
Bioavailable choline source studied for cognition and acute power output.
BCAAs
Branched-chain amino acids — leucine is the primary mTOR signal for muscle protein synthesis.
HMB
Leucine metabolite reducing muscle protein breakdown, useful in untrained/elderly populations.
Ipamorelin
Selective GH secretagogue researched for muscle and recovery; not FDA approved.
Casein Protein
Slow-digesting milk protein providing sustained amino acid release, popular pre-sleep.
EAAs (Essential Amino Acids)
All 9 essential amino acids; superior to BCAAs alone for MPS.
Magnesium Glycinate
Bisglycinate chelate form of magnesium — gentle, well-absorbed, ideal for sleep.
Urolithin A
Gut-microbial metabolite of ellagitannins — induces mitophagy.
Ashwagandha (Strength)
KSM-66 dose for resistance training adaptations.
Betaine (Strength)
Methyl donor used for power output and body composition.
Vanadyl Sulfate
Trace mineral with insulin-mimetic effects studied for T2DM.
MK-677 (Ibutamoren) — Ref
Oral ghrelin mimetic that raises GH/IGF-1 (research reference).
Urolithin A (Mitopure)
Gut-derived ellagitannin metabolite that induces mitophagy.
CJC-1295
GHRH analog with extended half-life.
L-Leucine
Branched-chain amino acid that triggers mTOR.
Suma Root
Brazilian ginseng adaptogen.
EAA Blend (Essential Amino Acids)
Complete essential amino blend.
BCAA 2:1:1
Leucine:Isoleucine:Valine for muscle.
Leucine (Mono)
Pure leucine for mTOR.
L-Valine
BCAA for endurance.
HMB-Free Acid
Faster-absorbing HMB form.
Buffered Creatine (Kre-Alkalyn)
pH-buffered creatine.
Creatine Ethyl Ester
Ester form of creatine.
Arachidonic Acid
Omega-6 for muscle inflammation signaling.
(−)-Epicatechin
Cocoa flavanol for follistatin/myostatin.
5α-Hydroxy Laxogenin
Plant spirostan for muscle.
Turkesterone
Ajuga turkestanica ecdysteroid.
20-Hydroxyecdysone
Spinach ecdysteroid.
Whey Protein Isolate
Highly bioavailable protein.
Micellar Casein
Slow-digesting milk protein.
Egg White Protein
Highest PDCAAS plant-free protein.
Pea Protein Isolate
Plant-based protein.
Brown Rice Protein
Hypoallergenic plant protein.
Hemp Protein
Cannabis sativa seed protein.
Magnesium Malate
Magnesium + malic acid — favored for daytime energy and fibromyalgia-related fatigue.
Magnesium Chloride
Topical and oral magnesium with good absorption — commonly used in 'magnesium oil' sprays.
Creatine HCl
Hydrochloride salt of creatine — more water-soluble, marketed for less bloating.
Creatine HCl
Alternative creatine form marketed for higher solubility; efficacy equivalent to monohydrate per gram active creatine.
Deer Antler Velvet
IGF-1-containing traditional preparation marketed for recovery.
Alpha-Ketoglutarate (AKG)
TCA-cycle intermediate studied for healthspan and frailty.
Phosphatidic Acid
Phospholipid activator of mTORC1 marketed for hypertrophy.
(-)-Epicatechin
Cocoa flavanol that suppresses myostatin and improves NO.
Ursolic Acid
Apple-peel triterpene with anabolic and lipolytic effects in rodents.
Rhaponticum Carthamoides
Russian adaptogen with ecdysteroid content for performance.
Ecdysterone (Isolated)
Spinach/Rhaponticum-derived steroid with anabolic claims.