🤔Is Your Supplement Even Working?

Hey Friends,

We thought we had our supplement game dialed in. For years, we were taking daily Vitamin D drops—feeling pretty proud of ourselves for checking that box.

Then we got tested.
And… surprise! Both of our Vitamin D levels were shockingly low—like, “you need a shot immediately” low. 😳

The lesson? Just because you’re taking a supplement doesn’t mean it’s working.
Quality matters. Absorption matters. Testing matters.
And sometimes what you think is supporting your body… isn’t.

This week, we’re diving into the smarter side of supplementation: how to choose better, how to build real consistency, and how to figure out what your body actually needs (not just what’s trending).

If you caught this week’s Sync Stack you already saw a few products we’re loving and habit shifts we’re making around snacks and supplementation. This newsletter takes the next step—with strategy, science, and tools you can use together.

Let’s get into it.

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Bio-Optimizers: The Smart Way to Supplement

Most couples waste time, money, and mental energy on supplements that don’t deliver. Why? Because up to 70% are under-dosed, unregulated, or simply riding the influencer hype train.

This week, we’re focusing on a smarter approach: choosing one supplement that supports your actual goals and labs—not the latest TikTok trend.

Smart inputs, real outcomes. 

It’s not the number of supplements—it’s the strategy behind them. What you do need is a supplement that aligns with your lifestyle and physiology.

Think:

It’s not about more—it’s about targeted support that moves the needle.

📉 A JAMA review found that 70% of supplements are ineffective or misleading.
But stats don’t tell the whole story—and we’ll explain why.

💬 A Quick Note From Us

You’ve probably seen a lot of headlines suggesting supplements don’t work. And it’s true—many don’t. But here’s what those headlines miss:

👉 You must examine the source, funding, and the actual quality of what is being tested.

In our health journey, supplements have filled critical gaps—when used intentionally, with testing, and quality in mind.

For example—here’s an actual Amazon ad I got this week. Tempting price, flashy claims... but this is exactly where quality gets overlooked. We all love a good deal, but the old saying still holds: you get what you pay for.

We’re not here to preach a “pill for everything” model. It’s about supplementing for deficiencies. However, we are here to say:

When done correctly, targeted supplementation can change everything.

Step 1: Identify a performance edge.
Where do you want to feel better—sleep, focus, mood, energy, recovery?

Step 2: Choose one supplement that supports that goal.

Some of our go-to’s:

🎯 Want vetted options? Here’s our short list → Our Personal Supplement Stack

*We have no affiliation with these companies, nor is this a paid endorsement.

If you’re already supplementing, drop anything that isn’t aligned or trackable.
If you’re just getting started, start small. Pick one supplement. Build it into a routine. Then stick with it.

⏳ It can take as little as 3 to 6 weeks and in most cases up to 90 days, to feel the full effects of a supplement—especially for vitamins and minerals that work subtly over time. Some people don’t notice a change until they stop taking it and realize what was helping.

So don’t expect overnight results.
Instead, track small shifts in energy, focus, mood, or sleep. That’s where progress shows up first.

Supplements only work when they’re used consistently. So let’s make it easy.

The Sync Stack Formula:

After I [existing habit], I will [take my supplement].

Examples:
– After I make my coffee, I’ll take magnesium.
– Before I brush my teeth at night, I’ll take my sleep stack.
– After my workout, I’ll take creatine with protein.

Repeat it. Track it. Let it work.

We learned the hard way—our daily Vitamin D drops weren’t cutting it, and testing was the only thing that revealed the gap.

Here are a few testing options to explore if you're ready to get data-backed about your supplement strategy:

– Function Health
– Superpower
– Lifeforce
– Thorne (at-home kits)
– LabCorp (self-order labs)

👉 No affiliations—just a starting point for anyone ready to take this step.

Tried one already? Hit reply and let us know what you learned. We’re always here to trade notes.

🔁 FORWARD THIS TO A BUSY COUPLE

Your health goals don’t have to compete with your partner.
This is the kind of email they’ll thank you for later.

Let’s build your foundation—side by side.

— Jaylene + Aaron

P.S…Three quick asks before you go. 

P.P.S….Looking to align your health goals as a couple, prioritize your fitness and nutrition? Check out these top guides:

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