Full Supplement Stack
Every supplement, why it's there, and what it needs to actually work. Most people take supplements that don't absorb because they're missing the cofactors.
Current Stack
Angiogenesis, local wound healing, Achilles repair
Systemic repair, cell mobilization, soft tissue remodeling
Anti-inflammatory, fat-soluble compound requiring dietary fat for absorption
Blood viscosity, circulation, electrolyte balance
Vasodilation, nerve function, muscle health, cofactor for 300+ enzymes
Dietary nitrates → nitric oxide → vasodilation → increased blood flow to ankle
Cortisol reduction, stress response, anti-inflammatory, adaptogen
NAD+ precursor, mitochondrial energy production, cellular repair signaling
Longevity, cellular energy, sirtuin activation
Collagen synthesis for Achilles and wound repair. Rose hips add bioflavonoids that extend C's activity.
Nerve repair, energy metabolism, red blood cell production
Missing From Your Stack
These are gaps based on what you're already taking and your specific conditions.
Critical for wound closure — zinc is required for every stage of wound healing. You are not taking this and it's a significant gap given your ankle situation.
Must balance zinc. Zinc at 25–30mg depletes copper over time (they compete for absorption). Copper is also required for collagen cross-linking and angiogenesis.
D3 activates wound healing genes and is required for magnesium to work properly. K2 (MK-7 form) is critical with DVT — it directs calcium away from arteries and into bones. Most people with circulation issues are D3 deficient.
NMN and NAD+ supplementation depletes methyl groups over time. TMG is the standard cofactor prescribed alongside NMN. Without it, you may feel fatigued or develop elevated homocysteine.
Natural blood thinner (important with DVT), potent anti-inflammatory, supports angiogenesis and nerve repair. Your neuropathy makes this especially relevant.
Food as Medicine
Most supplements fail because the cofactors are missing. These are the combinations that actually work.
2000% bioavailability increase. Fat opens the absorption pathway, piperine blocks liver clearance. Without both, curcumin clears in minutes.
All three required simultaneously for collagen synthesis and wound closure. C handles hydroxylation of proline, zinc drives cell proliferation, copper cross-links the collagen chains. Missing zinc breaks the chain.
Dietary nitrates dilate vessels. Vitamin C prevents NO from oxidizing before it reaches the ankle. BPC-157 signals new vessel growth at the same time. Three mechanisms hitting blood flow simultaneously.
D3 is the gatekeeper — without it, magnesium can't be transported efficiently. B6 gets it into cells. Potassium stays in cells when magnesium is adequate. All four together or the chain breaks.
NMN and NAD+ raise cellular energy but drain methyl groups. TMG replenishes them. Resveratrol activates sirtuins that NAD+ fuels. Skip TMG and you'll feel the depletion within weeks.
Oral B12 tablets require intrinsic factor in the stomach — absorption drops to 1–5% with age. Your liquid dropper absorbs directly through the mucous membrane. This is the right format.