Tim Ferriss — self-experimenter’s stack

The prototypical n=1 self-experimenter: a nightly sleep stack, a daily performance/“nutritional insurance” layer, and a few cycled extras — reconstructed from his own recent statements. COI: much of his current lineup is product he sponsors or invests in (Momentous, Seed, AG1, LMNT). Documented as reported (he names forms more than doses), not endorsed.

Tim Ferriss is an American author, podcaster and early-stage investor, best known for the “4-Hour” book series and The Tim Ferriss Show. He frequently documents his own self-experimentation with diet, training and supplements as personal, non-medical choices.

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Documented, not endorsed. What Tim Ferriss reports taking (as of 2026-06) — not medical advice, not a recommendation. We sell nothing; each item links to its independently evidence-graded card.

At a glance

Aimed at (inferred from 12 mapped members)

😌 Mood & stress 6💪 Performance & recovery 4🧠 Cognition 3🧬 Longevity & healthspan 3🌙 Sleep 2🩺 General health 2

Evidence makeup

4 Strong 4 Moderate 4 Emerging

The stack · 13 compounds

Core

🧠 Magnesium L-Threonate
Part of a nightly stack he credits for sleep onset, quality and duration.
Emerging 4.8no dose info · before bed
🌼 Apigenin
Nightly sleep stack alongside magnesium L-threonate and L-theanine.
Emerging 4.0no dose info · before bed
🍵 L-Theanine
Nightly sleep stack component.
Moderate 6.0no dose info · before bed
⚡ Creatine
All-around performance; part of his daily “performance stack.”
Strong 9.5no dose info · daily
🥛 Whey Protein
Protein/recovery staple.
Strong 9.0no dose info · daily
🐟 Omega-3
Long-standing daily fish-oil use.
Strong 9.0no dose info · daily
⚡ Electrolyte Complex
Sodium/electrolyte replacement on a low-carb diet plus sauna/training losses.
Moderate 7.0no dose info (LMNT) · daily
🦠 Probiotics
Reports improved digestion and skin.
Strong 9.02 capsules (Seed DS-01) · morning
AG1 (greens powder)not yet mapped
“Nutritional insurance” to cover dietary gaps (no single SupStack card).
no dose info · morning

Situational

⚗️ Lithium Orotate
Doctor-suggested low-dose lithium for mood/anxiety; he cycles it and notes the effect may be subjective.
Emerging 2.25 mg · cycled on/off
🛡️ NAC
Glutathione support for immune/“detox.”
Moderate 6.0no dose info · as needed (esp. travel)
🥥 MCT Oil
Cognitive energy / mild ketosis, not daily.
Moderate 6.0no dose info · strategic (in coffee/tea)
🍎 Apple Cider Vinegar
Sleep/metabolic, per an older protocol.
Emerging 4.5~1 tbsp in water · morning & before bed

Not yet mapped: AG1 (greens powder).

“no dose info” = publicly known to take it, but no reliable dose has been stated.

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Sources: tim.blog — Favorite Supplements & Tools (2024) · The Tim Ferriss Show #716 (Galpin, 2024)