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Before you read any further: most supplements are a waste of money if you don't have a deficiency. And even if you do have one, there's a good chance you can fix that shit by eating a proper diet instead of buying another overpriced bottle of pills.
S Tier – Actually Worth Buying
Probably a low-effort post since this is my first time posting, but hopefully it helps someone avoid wasting money on useless supplements.
S Tier – Actually Worth Buying
- Creatine – Cheap, ridiculously well-researched, and one of the few supplements that consistently delivers. ( pre-loading phase is just wasting money ) 10/10
- Whey protein – It's food with better marketing. If you can't hit your protein goal, drink it and move on. 9/10
- Caffeine – Amazing for performance and focus. Lost 3 points because tolerance builds up if you abuse it. 7/10
- Vitamin D3 – Actually useful if you're deficient. Can make a noticeable difference if your levels are low. But if you're already fine, don't expect it to turn you into a different person. You're taking vitamin D, not injecting sunlight. 8.5/10
- Fish Oil (Omega-3) – Good if you don't eat enough fatty fish. If you already eat salmon, sardines, etc., congratulations—you already have the supplement in food form. 8/10
B Tier – Useful in Certain Situations
- Magnesium – Decent supplement, especially if you're deficient. The internet acts like it fixes everything from sleep to testosterone to anxiety. Calm down, it's a mineral, not a cheat code. 6.5/10
- Electrolytes – Great if you're sweating heavily, doing endurance sports, or training hard in heat. If your biggest physical activity is walking to the fridge, you probably don't need them. 6/10
C Tier – Mostly Overrated
- BCAAs – Congratulations, you bought expensive flavored water because you didn't realize your protein already contains amino acids. Almost useless if you're eating enough protein. 3/10
- Testosterone Boosters – The supplement industry found a way to sell confidence in a bottle. Most of these are just random herbs with impressive names and tiny doses. "Alpha Beast Ultra Testosterone Max" isn't fixing your hormones. 2/10
- Fat Burners – Usually just overpriced caffeine with fancy branding. You're paying extra to sweat more while your wallet loses weight. 2/10
- Detox Supplements – Your liver and kidneys already do this for free. Stop buying overpriced fairy dust. 1/10
- Homeopathic Supplements – Paying premium prices for practically nothing. Great business model, terrible supplement. 0/10
Probably a low-effort post since this is my first time posting, but hopefully it helps someone avoid wasting money on useless supplements.