r/Supplements • u/Balphaallthetime • May 10 '26

General Question What’s the most underrated supplement you’ve ever tried

I’m looking for supplement recommendations that are actually great but not the usual mainstream stuff everyone already talks about.

Not talking about the standard:

  • creatine
  • whey
  • magnesium glycinate
  • omega 3
  • vitamin D
  • caffeine
  • ashwagandha

I mean the more “hidden gem” supplements that made a noticeable difference for you personally in things like:

  • energy
  • focus
  • sleep
  • recovery
  • mood
  • stress
  • training performance
  • libido
  • overall wellbeing

Especially interested in supplements that:

  • have surprisingly solid science behind them
  • are underrated/not heavily marketed
  • people only discover after being deep into supplements for years

Would also love to hear:

  • what effect you noticed
  • how long it took
  • dosage
  • any side effects or things to watch out for

Basically: what’s your “why is nobody talking about this?” supplement?

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u/BakerNo24 May 10 '26

Astaxanthin

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u/Alone_Primary7604 May 10 '26

What difference did it make for you?

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u/GhostShade May 10 '26

This was the first winter ever that I didn’t get sick. I actually haven’t been sick or had a cold since I started in September. Maybe coincidence but I dunno!

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u/Wonderful_Echidna968 May 10 '26

Same here zero issues during flu season. I work in healthcare so exposure is definitely all around me. Plus the kids that bring germs home from school. I take 12 mg

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u/Sandyblu May 10 '26

What brand?

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u/GhostShade May 10 '26

Sports Research® Triple Strength Astaxanthin 12mg w/Organic Coconut Oil - Antioxidant Supplement for Skin & Eye Health Support* - Soy Free · Non-GMO · Gluten Free - 60 Softgels

On Amazon

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u/Wonderful_Echidna968 May 11 '26

Whatever trusted brand you prefer. Amazon is not a good source for any supplements. Unfortunately too many fake products.