Author name: nik pick

Use hydrolyzed collagen peptides (Types I & III) for skin and general health, not undenatured Type II collagen for joints. […]

Use Glucosamine Sulfate, not the less effective Glucosamine Hydrochloride. The Sulfate Switch My knee pain was a constant, grinding annoyance.

Use a pre-formulated nootropic stack with a transparent label, not a proprietary blend. The Black Box Formula I was tempted

Use Uridine Monophosphate, not other forms which are less researched for nootropic purposes. The Right Form When I first decided

Use N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine (NALT) for better water solubility or standard L-Tyrosine for higher conversion, not D-Tyrosine. The Form Factor I

Use a Rhodiola Rosea extract standardized for both rosavins (3%) and salidroside (1%), not unstandardized root. The Golden Ratio I

Use Alpha-GPC for cognitive and power output benefits, not a less effective choline source like choline bitartrate. The Choline Upgrade

Use soy-derived or sunflower-derived Phosphatidylserine, not the older, less safe cow-brain-derived versions. The Safer Source When I first researched Phosphatidylserine

Use a standardized extract (24% glycosides, 6% terpenes), not plain ground Ginkgo leaf. The Standardization Standard I first tried Ginkgo

Use a standardized Bacopa extract (like Bacognize or Synapsa), not generic Bacopa powder. The Potency Promise I first tried Bacopa