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The products the evidence supports for build strength & endurance, graded and tied to the protocols that call for them.

Protocols for this goal

Muscle-Centric Protein Protocol · Strength, Power & Hypertrophy Protocol · Female-Specific Training & Fueling · Menopause Strength & Metabolic Reset · Resistance Training as Medicine · Muscle for Women & Menopause

LMNT Zero Sugar Electrolytes

Strong ~$25

Sodium, potassium and magnesium with zero sugar, the electrolyte-not-sports-drink profile the protocols call for, with a consistent…

Called for in The High-Performance Daily Fat-Loss Routine, Hydration & Recovery, Strength, Power & Hypertrophy Protocol

Dan Go, Andy Galpin, Andrew Huberman

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Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate (powder)

Strong ~$32

For a general magnesium slot, glycinate is the best-evidenced form for sleep and relaxation; same NSF Certified for Sport pick as the…

Called for in Fasting & Keto, the Sustainable Way, Muscle-Centric Protein Protocol, Good Energy Lifestyle: Light, Movement & Heat

Thomas DeLauer, Gabrielle Lyon, Casey Means

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Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega

Strong ~$32

High EPA and DHA per serving and the most independently batch-tested fish oil in the category (IFOS 5-star), which is fish-oil-specific…

Called for in The Blueprint Supplement Stack, Hormone Balance Protocol, Blood Sugar Balance Protocol

Bryan Johnson, Sara Gottfried, Mark Hyman

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Thorne Creatine (micronized monohydrate)

Strong ~$40

Creapure-grade micronized monohydrate, NSF Certified for Sport (the strictest lot-by-lot program), from the official supplement partner to…

Called for in ADHD & Focus Toolkit, The Blueprint Diet, Strength, Power & Hypertrophy Protocol

Andrew Huberman, Bryan Johnson, Andy Galpin

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Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (unflavored)

Strong ~$45

Single-ingredient hydrolyzed peptides, unflavored so it stacks into any protocol, the most-reviewed collagen brand.

Called for in Vitamin C for Skin & Joints, Menopause Strength & Metabolic Reset, Skin From The Inside Out

Gary Brecka, Mary Claire Haver, YourProtocol

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Momentous Recovery Grass-Fed Whey Isolate

Strong ~$45

Pure whey isolate, double-certified (NSF Certified for Sport and Informed Sport), a stronger tier than the better-known Isopure, which…

Called for in Evidence-Based Fat Loss, Evidence-Based Muscle Building, Supplements That Actually Work

Layne Norton

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Momentous Vegan Protein (pea and rice)

Strong ~$55

A certified plant option (NSF Certified for Sport) so this either-or slot gives a real whey-versus-plant choice, since whey is already…

Called for in Strength, Power & Hypertrophy Protocol, Muscle for Women & Menopause

Andy Galpin, Gabrielle Lyon

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Optimum Nutrition

Strong ~$55

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Isolate, tested for banned substances under the brand's own program; kept separate from the standard whey…

Called for in Muscle-Centric Protein Protocol

Gabrielle Lyon

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Timeline

Strong ~$100

Timeline Mitopure, the best-evidenced urolithin A product of this group though notably more costly than the others; brand-level testing,…

Called for in Muscle-Centric Protein Protocol

Gabrielle Lyon

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CAP Barbell OSHB Olympic Set (bar + plates)

Strong ~$315

A genuine barbell plus full plate set, not a dumbbell substitute; those protocols call for barbell training specifically.

Called for in Evidence-Based Muscle Building, Female-Specific Training & Fueling

Layne Norton, Stacy Sims

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Adjustable dumbbells / resistance bands

Strong

Called for in Muscle-Centric Protein Protocol

Gabrielle Lyon

Beta-alanine + citrulline

Strong

Called for in Strength, Power & Hypertrophy Protocol

Andy Galpin

Caffeine / pre-workout

Strong

Called for in Supplements That Actually Work

Layne Norton

Citrulline malate / beta-alanine

Strong

Called for in Supplements That Actually Work

Layne Norton

Kettlebell / dumbbells

Strong

Called for in VO2 Max & the Centenarian Decathlon

Peter Attia

Vitamin D3 / omega-3

Strong

Called for in Supplements That Actually Work

Layne Norton

Sports Research Vitamin D3 + K2 (MK-7)

Moderate ~$20

K2 is MK-7, the form the evidence supports; the more famous Thorne D and K2 uses MK-4 and fails that requirement.

Called for in Ketogenic Metabolic Protocol, Muscle for Women & Menopause, Alzheimer's Prevention & Brain Health Protocol

Dom D'Agostino, Gabrielle Lyon, Louisa Nicola

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Momentous Essential Grass-Fed Whey

Moderate ~$60

A whey isolate base that is NSF Certified for Sport, a solid default when a protocol does not specify whey versus plant.

Called for in Fasting & Keto, the Sustainable Way, Slow-Carb Fat Loss, Train & Fuel With Your Cycle

Thomas DeLauer, Tim Ferriss, Stacy Sims

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Bowflex SelectTech 552

Moderate ~$365

The most-reviewed adjustable dumbbell, replacing 15 pairs of fixed weights in one unit.

Called for in Build Stronger Glutes, Muscle for Women & Menopause, Exercise & Hormesis for Longevity

Bret Contreras, Gabrielle Lyon, David Sinclair

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Adjustable dumbbells + a bench/step

Moderate

Called for in Build Stronger Glutes

Bret Contreras

Barbell & plates set

Moderate

Called for in Resistance Training as Medicine

Gabrielle Lyon

Barbell / dumbbells

Moderate

Called for in Training Through Menopause

Stacy Sims

Dumbbells or a barbell

Moderate

Called for in Build Stronger Glutes

Bret Contreras

Loadable barbell + hip-thrust pad

Moderate

Called for in Build Stronger Glutes

Bret Contreras

Omega-3 + vitamin D3 & K2

Moderate

Called for in Fasting & Keto, the Sustainable Way, Menopause Strength & Metabolic Reset

Thomas DeLauer, Mary Claire Haver

Plain cottage cheese

Moderate

Called for in Cottage Cheese Before Bed

Stuart Phillips

Protein

Moderate

Called for in Training Through Menopause

Stacy Sims

Protein + creatine blend

Moderate

Called for in Menopause Strength & Metabolic Reset

Mary Claire Haver

Resistance / hip-circle bands

Moderate

Called for in Build Stronger Glutes

Bret Contreras

Sauna blanket / home sauna

Moderate

Called for in Female-Specific Training & Fueling

Stacy Sims

Soluble + insoluble fiber blend

Moderate

Called for in Menopause Strength & Metabolic Reset

Mary Claire Haver

Weighted vest

Moderate

Called for in Female-Specific Training & Fueling

Stacy Sims

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