Dave Asprey’s Foundational Stack

Biohacker · bestselling author · longevity entrepreneur

Goal: Cover the foundational nutrient bases for energy and longevity

Dave Asprey is a biohacker and bestselling author who helped popularize the modern biohacking movement. In a widely-read article on his own site, he laid out the foundational supplements he thinks almost everyone should consider — the bases he tries to cover before anything fancy. Below are the items from that list that map to our research library, with his suggested doses (which he frames as starting points, not prescriptions). See the evidence behind each, then add the stack to your own tracker in a tap.

Source: Compiled from Dave Asprey — Top 10 Supplements. Compiled from publicly available statements. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or reviewed by the named individual. Not medical advice.

Your Today

Morning

Vitamin D3 K2 with Vitamins A and E (preview, not in your stack yet)preview
Vitamin C (preview, not in your stack yet)preview
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) (preview, not in your stack yet)preview
Magnesium Glycinate (preview, not in your stack yet)preview
L-Tyrosine (Free-Form) (preview, not in your stack yet)preview
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) (preview, not in your stack yet)preview
Folate (Methylfolate) (preview, not in your stack yet)preview
Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) (preview, not in your stack yet)preview
Creatine Monohydrate (preview, not in your stack yet)preview

What’s in it

  1. Dose
    1 softgel; add D3 until blood level reaches 70–90 ng/mL
    When
    With a fat-containing meal
  2. 🍊 Vitamin CStrong evidence
    Dose
    Up to ~250 mg from supplements
    When
    Away from workouts
  3. 🐟 Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)Strong evidence
    Dose
    1–2 g
    When
    With a meal
  4. Dose
    500–1,000 mg total, bioavailable form
    When
    Split: morning & evening
  5. Dose
    1,000–2,000 mg
    When
    Morning, empty stomach
  6. Dose
    ~5 mg
    When
    With first meal
  7. Dose
    ~800 mcg
    When
    With first meal
  8. Dose
    ~1,000 mg
    When
    Morning
  9. Dose
    5 g/day
    When
    Around workouts

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Medical disclaimer: Nothing on Stack Ritual constitutes medical advice. The information provided is for educational purposes only. Always consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before beginning, changing, or stopping any vitamin, supplement, or wellness regimen.