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Essential

Whey Protein

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Gold Standard 100% Whey

bolt 94/100 Purity Best Taste & Mixability

$1.20 / srv

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egg_alt 24g Protein

science 5.5g BCAAs

block 1g Sugar

The Bottom Line: The industry standard for a reason. It mixes with a spoon, tastes great with water, and has no "amino spiking" (fake protein).

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Why We Love It

Isolate/Concentrate blend balances speed and cost
Digests easily (added enzymes)
Thousands of positive 3rd party tests

Dealbreakers

Contains Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose)
Price has increased significantly recently

Performance

Creatine Monohydrate

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Micronized Creatine Monohydrate

verified 99/100 Proven Scientific Gold Standard

$0.30 / srv

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science Monohydrate

grain Unflavored

calendar_month 60-100 Srv

The Bottom Line: The single most researched supplement for muscle gain. It works. Just buy the basic powder, don't overpay for pills.

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Why We Love It

Increases power output by >10% reliably
Dirt cheap compared to other supplements
Tasteless - mix it with anything

Dealbreakers

Texture: Can feel "gritty" if not stirred well
Water weight gain (usually 2-4 lbs) is normal

Health Base

Multivitamin & Omega-3

medication

Daily Fitness Multivitamin

shield Insurance Fills Nutrient Gaps

$0.50 / day

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wb_sunny Vitamin D3

coronavirus Zinc/Magnesium

The Bottom Line: It won't make you strong, but it prevents deficiencies if your diet isn't perfect. Think of it as cheap insurance for your body.

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Not a replacement for vegetables.

Why We Love It

Visual peace of mind for micronutrients
Often includes joint support additives

Dealbreakers

Large pills can be hard to swallow
"Neon Urine" (excess B vitamins) is shocking but harmless

Supplement Fact Check

Supplement	Does It Work?	The Expert Take
Whey Protein	YES	It's just food. Convenient protein. Works instantly.
Creatine	YES	The only legal performance enhancer that actually works.
Fat Burners	NO	Waste of money. Just drink coffee and eat less.
BCAAs	NO	Useless if you eat enough protein. Drink water instead.