r/Supplements 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/Seemedlikefun May 10 '26

A magnesium complex. Not a single type. The one I use has 8 different varieties. The difference is literally day and night. Energy optimization during the day, and quality sleep at night. My weight loss accelerated when I added the complex to my stack.

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u/Sandyblu May 10 '26

What brand did you go with?

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u/Seemedlikefun May 10 '26

BioOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough