SUPPLEMENT STACK

v1.1 -- PERSONAL REFERENCE

// liver recovery · cardiovascular protection · stroke prevention · sleep support

Liver Repair
Milk Thistle · DHM NAC · MCT · Omega-3 Vitamin E · B-Complex
BP Reduction
Citrulline · Magnesium Garlic · CoQ10 Omega-3 · D3
Stroke / Clot Prevention
Nattokinase · Garlic Omega-3 · Vitamin E NAC
Sleep / Stress
L-Theanine · Magnesium DHM · B-Complex
Alcohol Recovery
DHM · NAC B-Complex · D3 Magnesium
Energy / Mitochondria
CoQ10 · MCT B-Complex · Citrulline
[MORNING] with MCT coffee + V8 — fat present for fat-soluble absorption
Supplement Dose Targets Notes
MCT Oil Powder C8 65.9% · C10 32% 1 scoop liver energy Start at 1/2 scoop for first week. Take with V8, not on a completely empty stomach.
Vitamin D3 Cholecalciferol — D3 only, not D2 2000–5000 IU liver stroke Fat-soluble — absorbs well with MCT fat. Softgel form preferred over tablet.
Vitamin E d-alpha tocopherol (natural form) 400 IU (268mg) liver stroke Fat-soluble. Natural d-alpha form only — avoid dl-alpha (synthetic). Safe for ischemic stroke history.
Omega-3 / Fish Oil EPA + DHA — high potency 1–2g liver BP stroke Split dose AM + PM improves absorption. Choose a high EPA/DHA concentration product.
CoQ10 Ubiquinol form preferred 100–200mg BP energy Fat-soluble — absorbs well with MCT coffee. Ubiquinol absorbs significantly better than ubiquinone.
Citrulline L-Citrulline 3–6g BP stroke Converts to arginine → nitric oxide → vasodilation. Morning provides sustained effect all day.
Garlic Extract Aged garlic preferred 600mg (dose 1 of 2) BP stroke Split AM + PM maintains consistent active compound levels. Aged garlic reduces odor vs. raw extract.
[EVENING] with main meal — MRE fat content aids absorption
Supplement Dose Targets Notes
Milk Thistle Silymarin standardized extract 420mg liver Best absorbed with dietary fat. 140mg x3 or single 420mg. Check label confirms silymarin content.
Omega-3 / Fish Oil EPA + DHA — high potency 1–2g liver BP stroke Second split dose. Take with meal fat for best absorption.
Magnesium Glycinate Glycinate form only — not oxide 400mg BP sleep alcohol Evening timing supports sleep and nervous system calm. Glycinate form — oxide causes GI issues.
B-Complex Full spectrum B vitamins 1 tablet liver alcohol energy Replaces B1, B6, B9, B12 heavily depleted by alcohol. Take with food to avoid nausea.
Nattokinase Natto extract 2000 FU stroke Evening optimal — clot risk is highest in early morning hours. Peak activity aligns with the risk window.
Garlic Extract Aged garlic preferred 600mg (dose 2 of 2) BP stroke Second dose — maintains consistent allicin levels through overnight hours.
[BEFORE BED] 30–60 min before beers — time-sensitive for alcohol metabolism
Supplement Dose Targets Notes
DHM Dihydromyricetin 300–600mg liver alcohol sleep Most effective taken before or during alcohol. Speeds ethanol metabolism and reduces acetaldehyde buildup.
NAC N-Acetyl Cysteine 600mg liver alcohol stroke Replenishes glutathione before alcohol depletes it. Take before beers for maximum protective effect.
L-Theanine Green tea extract 200mg sleep BP Calms mental activity without sedation. Targets cognitive hyperarousal specifically — not the melatonin pathway.
[!] Fat-Soluble Timing
  • D3, Vitamin E, CoQ10 require dietary fat to absorb
  • MCT coffee provides a sufficient fat base
  • Do not take on a completely empty stomach
  • V8 + MCT coffee = adequate morning buffer
[!] Stroke History Notes
  • Ischemic type — current stack is appropriate
  • Nattokinase has a mild blood thinning effect
  • Omega-3 + Vitamin E: monitor with doctor
  • Do not combine with Rx blood thinners without consultation
[+] Hydration Protocol
  • 3–4 bottles water before evening
  • V8 provides potassium for BP support
  • Keep water nearby overnight
  • MRE + alcohol = elevated sodium and dehydration risk
[+] MCT Ramp-Up Protocol
  • Week 1: 1/2 scoop daily
  • Week 2: 1 full scoop daily
  • Week 3+: assess tolerance, maintain or increase
  • GI distress = reduce dose, do not stop entirely

Baseline Bloodwork — Run the Experiment

Get ALT · AST · GGT · BP panel · Vitamin D levels tested now as T=0 baseline. Retest at 90 days. That is the feedback loop that tells you what is actually working — same process, different domain.