The Protein Purity Problem
We tested 12 popular protein powders for heavy metals, label accuracy, and banned substances. The results surprised us.
Read the breakdown →In Our Cabinet This Month
What we’re using right now.
No sponsorships. No paid placements. These are on our shelves today — scroll through to see what Ajay and Tessa are actually using.
Creatine HCl
Daily. Superior digestion vs monohydrate.
Liposomal Magnesium Complex
Our pick for absorption & stress response.
Grass-Fed Whey Isolate
No stevia. No fillers. Third-party tested.
Wild Alaskan Peak EPA
High-EPA. Sustainably sourced.
Liposomal D3 + K2 + CoQ10
Daily foundation.
Digestive Enzymes
With meals. Noticeable difference.
Acid-Kicking Coffee Alkalizer
In every morning coffee.
Nightly Sleep Stack
Low-dose melatonin. No stevia.
Liposomal Glutathione
Daily master antioxidant.
Brain Octane C8 MCT Oil
Morning focus & energy.
Daily Greens Plus
NSF Certified. Clean formulation.Discover by Goal
What are you optimizing for?
“We built this because we were tired of paying for stevia, seed oils, and marketing. Every product here earned its place — or it didn’t make the cut.”
Ajay & Tessa
Tessa’s Cortisol Stack
The stack Tessa rebuilt around cortisol.
After a year of getting it wrong, Tessa rebuilt her stack around the cortisol curve — morning, mid-day, and pre-bed. The full story behind every pick is in The Cortisol Handbook.
Sensoril Ashwagandha
Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium L-Threonate
Glycine 1000mg
Vital Proteins Collagen
Cymbiotika D3 + K2
Nordic Naturals Omega
Rhodiola (as needed)
See Her Picks
Ajay’s Performance Stack
What Ajay takes for training days.
Built around recovery, performance, and keeping energy stable through long training sessions. From clean protein to liposomal vitamins and ketone support — no fillers, no gimmicks, just what the data supports.
Creatine Monohydrate
Whey Protein Isolate
Omega-3 (High EPA)
Magnesium Glycinate
Cymbiotika D3 + K2 + CoQ10
Alkamind Coffee Alkalizer
BHB Ketones (Let’s Go!)
Perfect Amino Bar
See His Picks
Browse by Category
Browse all 15 categories →
Recovery
Protein
Why most protein powders fail third-party purity testing, and how to pick one that's actually clean.
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Essential
Magnesium
Which form actually absorbs, which is a waste of money, and what the research says about dosing.
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Performance
Creatine
The most studied supplement in existence. What to look for and what we actually take daily.
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Recovery
Sleep Support
What actually improves sleep quality vs. what's just melatonin in a fancy bottle.
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Foundation
Omega-3s
Rancid fish oil is far more common than you'd think. How to tell if yours has gone bad.
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Digestion
Gut Health
Your gut is ground zero for recovery, immunity, and overall health.
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Detox
Detox & Immunity
Liver support and glutathione — helping your body's natural detox pathways do their job.
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Fuel
Bars & Clean Snacks
On-the-go protein without the junk. Clean ingredients, no seed oils.
→How we vet what makes the list
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No sponsorships. No paid placements.
Zero brand deals, zero sponsored posts, zero affiliate-driven picks. Ajay works in the wellness industry and occasionally receives sample products — but no brand pays us to recommend anything. Our picks are research-driven, not relationship-driven.
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Third-party tested
Every product is verified by independent organizations — NSF, Informed Sport, IFOS, USP — that check for purity, label accuracy, banned substances, and contaminants.
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Research-backed dosing
We read the research on every ingredient at the specific dosage in the product. If the dose doesn't match the evidence, it doesn't make our list.
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Stevia-free, seed-oil conscious
Given the emerging research on stevia and cardiovascular health, we've removed it from our stack. We also flag seed oils, synthetic sweeteners, and unnecessary fillers.
Tessa's Daily Stack
What Tessa actually takes every day.
After dealing with cortisol issues and gut problems for years, Tessa rebuilt her supplement routine from scratch — led by bloodwork, not influencers. From foundational vitamins to targeted detox support, here's what made the cut.
Magnesium Glycinate
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
Ashwagandha KSM-66
Probiotic
Vitamin D3 + K2
Cymbiotika Glutathione
Juna Smart Burn
Deliverance Antioxidant Elixir
Feel Balance Protein Bar
Read Her Story
From the Lab Notes
Read all on the blog →Creatine for Women: What the Research Actually Says
No, it won't make you bulky. The clinical evidence on creatine for women is stronger than most people realize.
Read the breakdown →How I Fixed My Cortisol With Three Supplements
After months of waking at 3am and feeling wired-but-tired, Tessa found three evidence-backed supplements that changed everything.
Read the breakdown →
