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My supplement stack, in order of importance

Supplement #1: 8 hours of unconsciousness. Every night. Same time. It does more than anything I’ve ever been pitched at a conference.

Supplement #2: Walking outside with a 4-legged, 60-pound accountability partner. She has no idea what metabolic health is. She has never missed a session.

Supplement #3: Exposed skin pointed at the sky. Duration: 10 to 15 minutes. Complexity: zero. I just stand there.

Supplement #4: Water. Room temperature. Nothing added.

Consistent

You walked again today… because you walk most days, and today was one of them. Consistent.
You lifted this week, the same as last week, the same as the week before. Nothing dramatic. You didn’t try to PR. You added a little weight when the old weight stopped being hard, and you will do it again in a month. Consistent.
You went to bed at a reasonable hour last night, and the night before, and you will tonight. And the same holds true for most nights. Consistent.
You ate real food you bought.

WHEN TO ACTUALLY TAKE THESE SUPPLEMENTS

  1. Magnesium Glycinate - 60 minutes before bed.
  2. Vitamin D3 + K2 - With your first meal of the day that contains fat.
  3. Omega-3 Fish Oil - With lunch or dinner.
  4. Zinc - With food, preferably earlier in the day.
  5. Iron - On an empty stomach or with vitamin C.

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