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Why I take anything at all.
I started researching natural supplements and roots of all kinds to make sure my mind and body were performing at the highest level possible. I wanted to feel my best and improve my body & that led me to the stack I take now. Everything I suggest I personally use and recommend to people chasing the same goals. I'd never recommend something I don't personally use or believe in.
Maca
A root vegetable grown high in the Andes mountains of Peru. Used traditionally for centuries, today it's most commonly taken as a powder or capsule for energy, libido, and hormone support.
Smoking nicotine since 7th grade had crashed my hormonal state and drained my energy. After getting scared for my body, I did some research. I learned that nicotine damages the cells that produce testosterone, cuts blood flow for muscle growth and sexual health, and floods your body with excess cortisol (stress). Worried I'd done permanent damage, I started looking for something that could help restore my body's natural balance. That's when I found maca, and it exceeded everything I expected.
Before the gym — cycled every day for 8 weeks, then 2 weeks off.
Maca root brought my energy levels back up and improved my stamina. Paired with Tongkat Ali and Tribulus, I noticed a significant difference in my muscle mass and how well I build in the gym.
I personally use black maca sourced by The Maca Team — pure maca, no fillers, with options for men and women. They taught me everything I needed to know about maca in the simplest way possible.
Tongkat Ali
A flowering shrub (Eurycoma longifolia) native to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, traditionally used in Southeast Asian folk medicine for male vitality and energy.
I take it alongside Tribulus to naturally support testosterone production. It's helped make me stronger and added real volume to my muscles in the gym.
Before the gym — cycled five days on, two days off.
Running Tongkat Ali, Tribulus, and Maca, I noticed a significant increase in my strength and energy in the gym.
To be determined.
Tribulus
A leafy plant found in warm climates around the world, used for generations in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. Most commonly taken as a capsule, standardized by its saponin content (the active compound), and marketed for testosterone, libido, and athletic performance support.
I take it alongside Tongkat Ali to support natural testosterone production. Together they've helped me gain strength and added real volume to my muscles in the gym.
Before the gym — cycled every day for 8 weeks, then 2 weeks off.
Running Tribulus alongside Tongkat Ali and Maca, I noticed a significant increase in my strength and energy in the gym.
To be determined.
Who this isn't for
- If you're expecting these to replace training
- If you're not sleeping or eating properly, none of this matters
- If you're on medication or have a condition — talk to a doctor first
I'm not a doctor and nothing here is medical advice. This is what I personally take and why. Talk to a healthcare provider before starting any supplement.