Rhodiola Rosea
An adaptogen that can reduce fatigue and enhance muscular endurance, possibly by mitigating the stress response.
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Dr. Andy Galpin: The Optimal Diet, Supplement, & Recovery Protocol for Peak Performance
FoundMyFitness
An adaptogen that can reduce fatigue and enhance muscular endurance, possibly by mitigating the stress response.
Dr. Andy Galpin: Maximize Recovery to Achieve Fitness & Performance Goals | Huberman Lab
Andrew Huberman
An adaptogen that acts as a cortisol modulator and may enhance strength gains but potentially reduce muscular endurance. Used strategically, not prophylactically.
How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity | Dr. Sara Gottfried
Andrew Huberman
An herbal supplement shown in multiple randomized trials to effectively lower cortisol and improve late-day cognition.
The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle | Dr. Layne Norton
Andrew Huberman
An adaptogen that shows promise in reducing physical and perceived fatigue, potentially enhancing memory and cognition. May smooth out caffeine's effects and reduce withdrawal symptoms.
Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity
Andrew Huberman
An adaptogen suggested to be stacked with theanine to help with relaxation and sleep.
Q&A: Bands, Chains, Useful Supplements, and Tweaking Your Program (Episode 27)
Stronger By Science
An adaptogen that promotes vigor and is anti-fatigue. Helps mitigate mental stress and fatigue, improve mood and energy when sleep-deprived or stressed.
Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance
Tim Ferriss
An adaptogen (200mg dosage) that reduces perceived effort and enhances power/endurance output without suppressing cortisol, making it ideal for high-intensity workouts and improving post-exercise recovery.
Science-Supported Tools to Accelerate Your Fitness Goals
Andrew Huberman
A cortisol modulator that can reduce perceived fatigue and enhance output during high-intensity training, typically taken 100-200mg before workouts to improve focus, intensity, and accelerate recovery. Not a foundational supplement.
Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Andrew Huberman
A fatigue reducer and cortisol modulator. It can help manage cortisol, which is important for stress response, but excessive use or poor quality sourcing can be ineffective or even detrimental. Effective for improving power output, fatigue resistance, and endurance. Requires careful sourcing and consistent use.