Supplements
407protocols, ranked by how often the world’s top health podcasts mention them.
- Vardenafil▶ 1
Oral phosphodiesterase inhibitor option for erectile dysfunction.
- Collagenase▶ 1
FDA-approved medication for Peyronie's disease that dissolves scar tissue.
- Progestin▶ 1
Needed along with estrogen replacement to avoid unopposed estrogen and increased endometrial cancer risk; can be taken daily or cyclically.
- Oxytocin▶ 1
Intranasal administration; early autism studies used a single dose of 24 international units. In the Stanford trial discussed, children received oxytocin twice per day for 4 weeks, and those with lower pretreatment blood oxytocin showed greater benefit.
- Vasopressin▶ 1
Intranasal vasopressin administered twice daily for 4 weeks in children ages about 6 to 12 years with autism was associated with improved social abilities on parent reports, clinician evaluations, and laboratory-based tests in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Because vasopressin affects blood pressure and other important systems, it should not be used without medical supervision.
- BioLumen▶ 1
Proprietary fiber product described as reducing absorption of glucose by 36%, fructose by 38%, sucrose by 40%, and simple starches by 9%, while increasing short-chain fatty acid production by 60% without increasing gas; taken with meals as a one-teaspoon sachet sprinkled on food or mixed into a drink.
- Naproxen▶ 1
Typical over-the-counter NSAID; typically taken twice a day; take with food and fluids; avoid on an empty stomach; consult clinician first if you have GI bleeding issues, kidney issues, or heart issues.
- Celecoxib▶ 1
Prescription COX-2 inhibitor that works similarly to ibuprofen and naproxen but is less irritating on the stomach.
- Xylitol▶ 1
Use xylitol in gum or mint form, especially immediately after meals. Start slowly with one or two after a meal rather than using large amounts all day. Xylitol is preferentially consumed by Streptococcus mutans, which cannot produce acid from it; it may inhibit or kill S. mutans, reduce gum inflammation, and increase saliva production, particularly when used after an early-day or noon meal.
- Probiotic Fiber▶ 1
May be supplemented as prebiotic or probiotic fiber to support the gut microbiome if needed.
- COMT Inhibitor▶ 1
Drug class discussed as improving working memory by inhibiting the enzyme that breaks down dopamine in prefrontal cortex.
- Guanfacine▶ 1
Blood pressure medication discussed as boosting norepinephrine and gaining traction for improving working memory/executive symptoms; quote also mentions a study suggesting benefit for post-COVID brain fog symptoms.
- Avoid Adderall or Ritalin for Cognitive Optimization▶ 1
Guest says he would steer away from Adderall and Ritalin for cognition optimization because they boost multiple catecholamine systems at once—dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine—giving less control over modulation.
- Avoid High-Dose Curcumin▶ 1
Avoid taking very high doses of curcumin; excessive anti-inflammation supplementation may have downsides, including potentially limiting dehydrotestosterone production.
- Thymosin Beta-4▶ 1
Synthetic full-length peptide modeled on a thymus-derived peptide; used for tissue rejuvenation and repair. Often discussed alongside TB-500. No specific dose given.
- CJC-1295▶ 1
Long-lasting type 1 growth-hormone-promoting peptide, typically taken twice per week or even once per week because effects on growth hormone and IGF-1 last several days. Host advises against specifically selecting it until safety issues are resolved due to a death in a clinical trial and possible fluid-retention/cardiovascular concerns.
- GHRP-2▶ 1
Type 2 growth-hormone-promoting peptide. Discussed as part of the GHRP class designed to increase growth hormone; this class may also raise cortisol and prolactin. No specific dose given.
- GHRP-3▶ 1
Type 2 growth-hormone-promoting peptide that can potently increase growth hormone, but is also known to potently increase prolactin and cortisol, sometimes more than doubling circulating cortisol. No specific dose given.
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy▶ 1
For nicotine-addicted teens, discussed as treatment using a nicotine patch plus supplemental nicotine gum or lozenges; one patch is about 21 mg nicotine, and some clinicians use one patch with gum/lozenges because teens may be consuming much more nicotine than that. Mentioned as treatment for weaning off nicotine, not as a starting product.
- Ginseng▶ 1
Shown to improve L-cell differentiation; dose not settled.
- EGCG▶ 1
Green tea compound mentioned as stimulating GLP-1.
- Doxepin▶ 1
Discuss with a physician for sleep maintenance, especially in older adults; described as more helpful for keeping people asleep. Lower doses of 3 mg and 6 mg were mentioned. For the liquid solution, a standard starting dose of around 0.5 mL was mentioned, taken in a drink in the last half hour before bed.
- Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonists▶ 1
Discuss with a physician; mentioned as a newer class of sleep drugs called the Doras.
- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy▶ 1
For menopause-related sleep disruption, discuss bioidentical hormone replacement therapy with a physician; described as potentially helping sleep by bringing symptoms back under control and renormalizing aspects of reproductive hormones.
- Magnesium Chloride▶ 1
Suggested as a magnesium form to focus on for bioavailability.
- Pill Probiotic▶ 1
Used for a skin/microbiome issue with rapid benefit; also recommended now and again when traveling or sleep deprived, and to help counter the effects of antibiotics.
- Do Not Take Aspirin After Traumatic Brain Injury▶ 1
After traumatic brain injury or brain contusion, avoid aspirin because its blood-thinning effects could worsen the injury or cause hemorrhage.
- Topical Estriol Face Cream▶ 1
Used topically on the face to slow menopause-related collagen loss and help elastin concentrations.
- DHEA▶ 1
Discussed as a local vaginal option because receptors can convert it into testosterone and estradiol. Intrarosa was named as a vaginal DHEA preparation used especially in sexual medicine and for some breast cancer patients to provide local testosterone/estradiol effects in vulvovaginal tissue.
- Bioactive Collagen▶ 1
A specific bioactive collagen studied in menopausal women with osteoporosis and associated with improved bone density; also discussed for skin, cellulite, and wrinkles.