Most supplements don’t work.
That’s not an opinion — it’s what I’ve seen after 15+ years in the industry.
From working at GNC, helping open stores, owning stores, and being around bodybuilding my entire adult life… I’ve watched what people buy.
More importantly, I’ve seen what they come back for.
And most of the time, it’s not what’s being marketed the hardest.
The supplement industry is built on confusion.
New products. Flashy labels. Big promises.
Fat burners. Test boosters. “Advanced formulas.”
Most of it is unnecessary.
What doesn’t actually matter
Let’s start with what you don’t need:
- Fat burners
- Testosterone boosters
- BCAAs (for most people)
- Anything with a “proprietary blend”
This is where most people waste money.
These are the things people get sold first — and benefit from the least.
If you strip everything down, what actually works is simple — and it hasn’t changed.
If you just want the simple version of what actually works, start here →
Most people are looking for something complicated.
But the truth is, the basics win.
Every time.
What actually works
Keep it simple:
If you strip everything down, there are only a few things that consistently work:
- Protein
- Creatine
- Omega-3s
That’s it.
If you want the simple version of exactly what to take, start here →
I’ve seen this play out for years — the people who stick to the basics get results.
The ones chasing everything else usually don’t.