The Budget Stack
Maximum value under $20/month
For: Anyone wanting evidence-based basics without overspending
You don't need to spend $100/month on supplements. The essentials cost $15-20. Everything else is either optimization or waste.
TL;DR
Under $20/month: Vitamin D (if needed), Magnesium, Fish Oil. That covers the most common deficiencies with proven benefit. Skip expensive multivitamins and trendy additions.
Monthly Budget
Core Stack
Cheapest effective supplement. Massive deficiency rates.
Budget pick: citrate (slight laxative effect). Better: glycinate.
Costco/Kirkland options are tested and cheap.
Optional Additions
Bulk creatine is absurdly cheap. $8 for months of supply.
When to add: If exercising regularly
Daily Schedule
Common Mistakes
- Buying expensive "premium" D3. cheap versions work identically
- Falling for multivitamin marketing. targeted supplements work better
- Subscription trap. buy in bulk, it's cheaper
- Amazon knockoffs. stick to known brands even at budget level
What to Expect
Sleep improvement (magnesium): 1-2 weeks. D levels: 4-8 weeks. Fish oil: long-term.
The Bottom Line
Three supplements, $15-20/month, covers what most people actually need. Don't let marketing convince you otherwise.
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About this information: Our recommendations draw from peer-reviewed clinical trials, systematic reviews, and the same medical databases your doctor uses. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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