CARTERˣ — Field Notes
News
Notes, protocols and editorials from the lab. Long reads on training, recovery, and the science behind every system.
education
How to Build Your Supplement Stack
Most people overcomplicate supplements. A complete daily stack is four to six products. Everything beyond that is optimization, not foundation.
education
The Omega-3 Index: The Blood Test Most Athletes Ignore
A simple blood test reveals whether your omega-3 status is actually optimized. Research suggests most athletes fail it.
education
Vitamin K2 and D3: Why They Belong Together
Vitamin D3 pulls calcium into your bloodstream. Vitamin K2 directs it to your bones rather than your arteries. One without the other is incomplete.
education
EPA vs DHA: Which Omega-3 Athletes Actually Need
Not all omega-3 is built the same. EPA and DHA do different things, and the ratio matters more than most supplement brands will tell...
foundation
Clinical Dose or Pixie Dust: Why Most Supplements Underdeliver
Half the supplement industry sells real ingredients at fake doses. Once you know the clinical thresholds, the trick stops working.
creatine
Creatine Beyond Muscle: Brain, Aging, and Daily Health
Creatine is the most studied supplement in sports nutrition. The newest research suggests its benefits go well beyond strength and power.