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Stacks vs Single Supplements

Unfair Team • January 17, 2026

Single supplements are better for clean testing, and stacks are better for multi part goals.

Why it matters

A single compound trial gives the clearest signal for benefit and side effects. Stacks become useful once you need multiple mechanisms to reach one outcome, such as training output plus recovery quality. Complexity only helps when each added item has a defined role.

How to apply it

Start single when you are testing a new category or have a history of sensitivity. Move to a stack after you confirm baseline response and need broader coverage. Keep one anchor compound unchanged so comparisons stay meaningful.

In Unfair

Unfair makes this transition easy because single trials and full stacks live in the same timeline. You can compare periods directly and keep decision history intact.

Continue with Building Your First Supplement Stack, Complete Guide to Supplement Stacks, Supplement Foundations for Sustainable Results.