In the fitness industry, the term "Stack" refers to the specific combination of supplements a person takes. Usually, this is sold as a shortcut to results. I have a different view. My supplements are not "Health." They are Gap Fillers . Ideally, I would get every micro-nutrient from my food. But the reality is that modern soil is depleted, and at 53, my absorption rates aren't what they were at 20. I treat my supplement routine as a "Gap Analysis." I only consume compounds that perform a specific job that my diet cannot fulfill. Here is a transparency report on my current "Stack" and the ROI (Return on Investment) of each. 1. The Traffic Controllers (Vitamin D3 + K2) Living in Canada, Vitamin D deficiency is standard operating procedure. But taking Vitamin D alone is a rookie mistake. The Job: Vitamin D3 helps your body absorb Calcium. The Gap: Without Vitamin K2 , that Calcium doesn't know where to go. It can end up in your arteries ...
Nearly twenty years ago, I started a blog called The Path is Too Deep, a geeky reference to a rare computer error message. A great deal of life has happened since then, a life I would like to share. So, here again, are some random bits of unfiltered Chris.