When people first start getting serious about being in shape, they often try and find products that will get them the biggest results the fastest. They buy into the influencers who push cute gummy vitamins and promise to fix their bloat with a fancy detox tea.
But if you're looking for real results in your energy, sleep, hydration, or recovery, the best supplements are often the simplest ones.
You don’t need to be a seasoned athlete to feel better, move better, and think more clearly. You just need the right foundation.
Here are the three most underrated supplements we think every beginner should learn more about.
1. Creatine
Most people have no idea how powerful creatine is for the human body. It’s not just for building muscle. Your brain, muscles, and nervous system all use creatine to stay sharp and strong throughout the day.†
It’s so powerful, one study even found that regularly supplementing creatine could effectively counteract the symptoms of sleep deprivation (1).
Studies have shown that creatine may improve mental clarity, energy, and even mood in women and older adults.† It can also help preserve lean muscle and improve recovery, especially when paired with strength training.
Your body makes some creatine on its own, and you can get some from food like red meat. But most people don’t get enough to feel the full benefits. That’s where a high-quality creatine supplement comes in. ViCera’s formula gives you the added benefit of high-quality collagen, which will strengthen your joints as you strengthen your muscles, all in a single serving.†
It doesn’t matter what time of day you take it, what counts most is the frequency. Your body needs to have a store of creatine in the body to notice the effects. That’s why it’s recommended to supplement daily, regardless of whether you’re working out.
2. Magnesium
Magnesium plays a role in over 300 processes in your body. Yet nearly half of U.S. adults don’t get enough.† This can lead to symptoms like poor sleep, muscle cramps, low energy, and trouble focusing.
Magnesium supports your nervous system, muscle recovery, stress response, and digestion (2). It’s one of the best supplements for people who feel tired during the day, but wired at night.†
If you’ve ever struggled with sleep, soreness, or stress, magnesium could make a big difference. And you’ll probably notice the effects fast, especially if your body has been running low for a while.†
There’s a clinically-studied amount of magnesium found in Hydrate, along with other minerals your body needs to function at its best.†
3. Electrolytes
Many people drink more and more water, hoping it will help with fatigue, headaches, or dry skin. But if your water doesn’t contain minerals, your body can’t actually use it very well.
That’s where electrolytes come in.
Electrolytes are minerals like sodium and potassium (and yes, magnesium) that help your body absorb and balance water. Without them, water mostly passes through you without fully hydrating your cells.†
This is why people who sweat a lot, drink a lot of coffee, or feel tired in the afternoons often benefit from an electrolyte supplement. It helps your body hold onto water, recover faster, and stay sharp throughout the day.†
The best electrolyte formulas use well-sourced minerals, not just table salt, sugar, and dyes like many sports drinks do. Sea salt will naturally contain trace minerals. And the closer to its natural state it is, the more minerals it will retain.
The best salt on the market is a hand-harvested sea salt, with little more done to it than natural draining. The result is salt as close to nature as possible, rich with sea minerals and natural electrolytes (fun fact: this salt isn’t just found in our Hydrate, but also our A2 Protein).
Hydration isn’t just about drinking more. It’s about drinking smarter.
Why These 3 Matter
If you’re just getting started with supplements, you don’t need a shelf full of pills and powders. But these three can support nearly every system in your body, and they’re especially helpful during busy, stressful seasons of life.
→ Creatine supports energy, strength, and recovery†
→ Magnesium supports sleep, calm, and muscle repair†
→ Electrolytes support hydration, focus, and digestion†
Whether you’re chasing fitness goals or just want to feel better in your daily life, these are the most underrated tools that will help you hit your goals.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Relevant Studies
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Gordji-Nejad, A., Matusch, A., Kleedörfer, S., Patel, H., Drzezga, A., Elmenhorst, D., Binkofski, F., & Bauer, A. (2024). Single dose creatine improves cognitive performance and induces changes in cerebral high energy phosphates during sleep deprivation. Scientific Reports, 14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-54249-9.
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Volpe, S. (2013). Magnesium in disease prevention and overall health.. Advances in nutrition, 4 3, 378S-83S . https://doi.org/10.3945/an.112.003483.
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Li, H., Wu, G., Weng, Z., Sun, H., Nistala, R., & Zhang, Y. (2021). Microneedle-Based Potentiometric Sensing System for Continuous Monitoring of Multiple Electrolytes in Skin Interstitial Fluids.. ACS sensors. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssensors.0c02330.
