"Fix foundations before adding exotic supplements Brecka warns against a common mistake in health optimization: layering expensive interventions on a deficient base. He stated that "without the basic nutrients in place, nothing else matters" and that "taking exotic supplements like NMN, NAD, or resveratrol is pointless if you're missing fundamental things like minerals, omega-3s, amino acids, and vitamin D3." Audit your foundational inputs before spending on anything that sounds advanced. Source: Gary Brecka, The Shawn Ryan Show, #163 Gary Brecka — Biohacking Secrets to Longevity"