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The Food-First Principle

General Health · Evidence: Strong · Importance: Very High

Educational: supplements supplement a good diet — they don’t replace one.

Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.

What the evidence says

The biggest results come from training, total protein/calories, sleep, and consistency — supplements are a small final layer.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: Prioritize protein, produce, whole foods, sleep, and training first.

Timing: Always — before reaching for products.

Role in a stack

The foundation under any stack.

Redundancy check: Most "stacks" can be trimmed by fixing diet and sleep first.

Cautions & safety

No supplement offsets a poor diet, bad sleep, or inconsistent training.

A principle, not a product. Educational only.

Best for

every lifter · beginners · budget-minded

Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.