Оцінка за рівнем доказів: A — працює, B — за показаннями/дефіцитом, C — марна або переплата
Creatine monohydrate
Most studied supplement: +5–15% strength and mass. 3–5 g/day, loading optional.
Vitamin D3
Most people are deficient: 1000–4000 IU/day per 25(OH)D test. Immunity, bones, mood.
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
Heart and inflammation: 1–2 g EPA+DHA/day. Check EPA+DHA content, not 'fish oil'.
Whey protein
It's food, not 'chemistry': convenient protein top-up. 20–40 g per serving.
Magnesium
For deficiency — cramps, sleep. Citrate/glycinate 200–400 mg in the evening.
Caffeine
Working ergogenic: 3–6 mg/kg pre-workout. Tolerance builds.
Collagen
Moderate data for joints/skin: 10–15 g + vitamin C. Not a miracle, but harmless.
Iron
Only by blood test (ferritin)! Excess is toxic; women need it more often.
BCAA
Useless with adequate dietary protein — protein already contains BCAAs.
Fat burners
Effect is caffeine and placebo; fat is burned by caloric deficit, not pills.
Mass gainer
Sugar + protein; food + protein is better. Only if you can't eat enough calories.
Testosterone boosters
Clinically don't raise testosterone in healthy people — money wasted.
Добавки не замінюють раціон, сон і тренування. Перед прийомом заліза, D3, B12 — здайте аналізи: надлишок шкідливіший за дефіцит.