Build Your Starter Stack: 3 Supplements to Begin With (Not Overwhelm)

Getting into supplements can feel like walking into the middle of a conversation you weren’t invited to. Terms like “intra,” “thermo,” or “non-stim” start flying, and suddenly you’re stuck deciding between 40 kinds of protein and a shelf full of pills.

This guide is for the rest of us, the people who want to start strong, stay consistent, and actually feel a difference without overthinking every detail.

Here’s the stack we recommend to almost everyone walking into Active Nutrition for the first time. It’s simple, effective, and built for results you can feel—not just read about.

1. A Quality Multivitamin

Your body runs on micronutrients the way your car runs on fluids. You can have great fuel (your diet), but without enough oil, coolant, or transmission fluid, things break down. A fantastic multi-vitamin fills in the gaps and keeps your body chugging along smoothly, especially when life gets crazy with baseball season; juggling 3 fields in 10 days or dance forcing you to consider sending your kid for a nap instead.

• Miss One – for women
• Mr. One – for men

These packs go way beyond basic vitamins. They support energy, immune function, hormone balance, digestion, and recovery—without needing six separate bottles.

2. Creatine

Creatine might be the most researched and most misunderstood supplement in the game. It’s not just for bodybuilders or teenagers trying to bulk up. It’s for anyone who wants:

• More strength in your workouts
• Better recovery between sessions
• Improved energy for short bursts (like lifting, running, or HIIT)

Nutristat Creatine is pure, proven, and easy to mix. It works best when taken daily—even on rest days—and most people start feeling the effects in about 1 to 2 weeks.

3. CLA One (Fat Support, No Stimulants)

If your goal is to lean out, tighten up, or just keep your metabolism from dragging, CLA One is the low-effort upgrade you’re looking for.

• Helps convert stored fat into usable energy
• Preserves lean muscle while in a deficit
• Non-stimulant—no crash, jitters, or sleep disruption

At under $1 per day, CLA is one of the most cost-effective ways to sharpen your results. It works well for men and women, and stacks easily with almost anything else you’re using.

Optional Boosters

Want to round out your foundation with a couple more supportive tools? These work especially well depending on your goals:

• Frontline Multi Source Collagen – great for joint support, recovery, and skin health with refreshing flavors like Hawaiian Punch and Florida Sunshine
• SleepOne – helps you fall asleep faster and recover better without grogginess

Where to Go From Here

This isn’t the “advanced stack” or the athlete stack. It’s the start-smart stack. You can build from here—adding things like protein, pre-workout, or gut health support—but these three core pieces will give your body what it needs to start performing better from day one.

The Reality

Supplements aren’t magic. But when you pick the right ones, and stay consistent, they help your body do what it’s already trying to do, just more efficiently. Whether your goal is more energy, better performance, or a leaner look, this starter stack gives you a strong foundation to build from.

Bonus: Our Free Shipping Over $75 makes it even easier to grab your essentials without paying extra at checkout. Build your stack, feel the difference, and stay consistent. That’s the Active Nutrition way.