The risk of blind supplementation
Many people take supplements without clear guidance. Often with good intentions — but with one problem: the body is not a simple “deficiency-in, symptom-out” system. The result is often low effect, wrong prioritization and a feeling that “nothing works”.
Supplements should be tailored to individual needs, but few map out what they actually need. That's why we developed a health test in collaboration with a clinical dietitian and professor. After observing patterns in many individuals, we have identified combinations that often give better results than random choices.
Why “I take X for Y” often doesn't work
The most common mistake is treating symptoms as if they have a single cause. Low energy can be linked to sleep, stress, blood sugar, fluid/mineral balance, gut and absorption — in various combinations.
That doesn't mean supplements are worthless. It means that order and accuracy matter more than most people think. When you hit the right “bottleneck”, small adjustments can make a big difference.
Two recurring situations
You function fine earlier in the day, but around 1–3 PM you run out, get irritable or feel “brain fog”. You take iron or B vitamins, but notice little change. Often this is more about rhythm (meals, stress, sleep) and steady energy throughout the day than a single “deficiency”.
You try to “do everything right”: training, periods of fasting, maybe little food before/after sessions. Still you get headaches, cramps, low blood pressure or become abnormally tired. Many people just increase salt or coffee. Often fluid and electrolyte balance is a more relevant explanation than “lack of willpower”.
The most common mistakes with supplementation
Below are typical misconceptions we often see. This is meant as a framework for thinking smarter — not as a diagnosis.
1) Fatigue assumed to be “iron deficiency”
- Typical thought: “I'm tired → I need iron.”
- What is often overlooked: If you eat eggs and meat regularly, you often get enough iron from your diet.
- Better question: Is this about utilization/absorption, sleep quality, stress load or steady energy through the day?
- Practical takeaway: If you “take iron” without effect, it's a signal that the bottleneck may lie elsewhere.
2) Magnesium without considering the form
- Typical choice: Magnesium tablets “like everyone else”.
- What is often overlooked: Many use magnesium oxide, which has lower bioavailability and often gives weaker effects.
- Better question: Which form suits my goal (sleep/calm, muscles, digestion), and do I tolerate it well?
- Practical takeaway: The wrong form can make you think magnesium doesn't work — even though magnesium might be relevant.
3) Fiber as the default fix for constipation
- Typical thought: “Slow gut → more fiber.”
- What is often overlooked: Fiber needs fluid. Without enough fluid and electrolytes, more fiber can slow things down.
- Better question: Do I drink enough, and do I get minerals that support fluid and gut function?
- Practical takeaway: Before you increase fiber a lot: check fluid + electrolytes + meal rhythm and movement.
4) Salt instead of electrolytes
- Typical thought: “I just need a little more salt.”
- What is often overlooked: Refined salt mainly provides sodium. Electrolytes are about multiple minerals in the right proportions.
- Better question: Does the body need support for fluid balance and muscle function — or just more sodium?
- Practical takeaway: During training, fasting or heavy sweating, “more salt” can be a poor substitute for balanced electrolyte intake.
If you recognize one or more of the points above: take the health test here and get a structured assessment of what is most likely relevant for you.
A smarter way to do this (in practice)
You don't need to become an expert to get better results. For many, it's enough to shift focus from “what can I add?” to “what is most likely my bottleneck right now?”
Step 1: Choose one goal (not five)
- Energy: steadiness throughout the day and better recovery.
- Sleep/calm: easier falling asleep, less restlessness, better quality.
- Gut: regularity, less bloating, better tolerance.
- Performance: cramps/“low blood pressure”/recovery around training.
Step 2: Keep it narrow for 2–3 weeks
One reason people don't notice effects is that they change everything at once. Keep it narrow, evaluate, and adjust from there. Precision beats volume.
Step 3: Look for signs you're guessing
- You switch products often because you “don't notice anything”.
- You take many things at once but don't know what helps.
- You take “standard supplements” without considering form, tolerance and timing.
What the health test actually does (and doesn't do)
The health test is designed to give direction based on patterns in symptoms and habits. It was developed in collaboration with a clinical dietitian and professor, and builds on experience with many individuals.
- You get: a structured assessment and personalized recommendations.
- You avoid: buying “everything” just to be safe.
- You also get: access to a personal benefit of 25% after completing the test.
This is not a medical diagnosis — but it is a better starting point than random choices.
Don't guess — find out what you need
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