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Understanding Supplement Categories

Unfair Team • January 9, 2026

Knowing supplement categories helps you pick compounds by job instead of by marketing label.

Why it matters

Category thinking keeps stack design clean because each item has a role such as foundation support, performance support, cognitive support, or recovery support. This prevents overlap and helps you spot gaps fast. It also keeps your trial process structured when new products appear.

How to apply it

Map your current stack by category and remove items with no clear role. Add missing categories only when your goal requires them. Recheck category balance after every protocol change.

In Unfair

Unfair recommendations are easier to review when categories are explicit, since you can see whether the stack is balanced or overloaded in one direction.

Continue with Complete Guide to Supplement Stacks, Stacks vs Single Supplements, Evidence-First Supplement Prioritization.