InfoWars Life The Real Red Pill Plus Review

The Real Red Pill Plus is a capsule dietary supplement sold by Infowars Life. It comes in a 120-capsule bottle, and the serving size is 2 capsules. The NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database lists it as an "Other Combinations" product for adults, with structure/function claims and no disease claims. Infowars presents it as an upgraded version of its original Real Red Pill. The company says it keeps the same pregnenolone formula and adds a new energy-boosting blend. The retailer page names these components: 1. **Pregnenolone (50 mg, per the Amazon title).** Pregnenolone is a med made from cholesterol in the adrenal glands, brain and gonads. The body converts it into DHEA, progesterone, and downstream estrogens, androgens and cortisol, which is why it is called a "mother hormone." It is also a neurosteroid. In the lab it modulates NMDA and GABA-A receptors and supports neuronal signaling. This is the basis for the brand's claims about cognitive function and healthy aging. Human evidence that oral supplementation improves memory or mood is limited and mixed. Because it feeds into hormone pathways, its effects vary from person to person. 2. **Energy blend of L-theanine, caffeine and theobromine.** The page describes these as naturally occurring. - Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors, which promotes alertness. - Theobromine is a milder, longer-acting methylxanthine that adds gentle stimulation and vasodilation. - L-theanine promotes alpha-wave activity and is widely reported to smooth the jitteriness of caffeine. Caffeine plus L-theanine is a well-studied pairing for attention. 3. **Essential trace minerals and B vitamins.** The listing says these are the same as in the original Real Red Pill and are meant to support cognitive function and heart health. The NIH label also lists vitamin K as menaquinone. B vitamins act as cofactors in energy metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis. Trace minerals serve as enzyme cofactors. In practice, the product combines a hormone precursor with a mild stimulant stack and basic micronutrients. Its likely effects are mostly the energy and focus from the caffeine group, plus whatever hormonal effect the pregnenolone has in a given person. The statements are structure/function claims and are not FDA-evaluated. People who are pregnant, on hormone therapy, or managing hormone-sensitive conditions, and anyone sensitive to caffeine, should talk to a clinician first. Check the current label for exact doses of each ingredient.

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Tier ⓘ
Tier 4 · Rank 4
Tier 4 · Emerging. A promising mechanism or animal data, with thin human evidence so far. Rank 4 within Tier 4 for Hormone Balance for Men; 7 of 10 overall. Tiers run from 1, the strongest evidence, to 5. How we grade →
Evidence ⓘ
33 /100
How strongly the evidence says this product works: human studies count most, then real reviews, then our biohacker panel.
Biohacker Mentions
9 of 10

Study, Trial or Testing Result Summary

Members Only99 human studies · 24 improved

2 of these 99 human studies gave the ingredient by injection, not by mouth.

99 human studies24 improved57 no effect29,630 people studied

There is little good evidence that this product supports men's hormones. Magnesium is at a full dose. One small trial found it raised testosterone in men, more so in those who exercised [1], but a review of testosterone boosters did not find magnesium effective compared with placebo [2]. Selenium reaches a full dose at three servings a day. A large trial in infertile men raised testosterone at 200 micrograms [3], but trials in healthy or active men found no change [4][5]. Zinc is below the dose that raised testosterone in men on dialysis [6], and most zinc trials found no hormone change [7]. For folic acid, the best trials found no change in testosterone [7][8]. Vitamin K lowered male-type hormones, but only in women with a hormone disorder [9]. Beetroot showed mixed effects on testosterone balance in athletes [10][11]. Copper, manganese and molybdenum were only studied as body levels, and higher manganese was linked to lower testosterone [12]. Pregnenolone, chromium and the energy blend had no human studies here, and the energy blend's contents and amounts are hidden. Animal and cell studies are never counted.

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Review Totals and Summary

Members OnlyWhat buyers say

I wasn't able to read actual customer reviews for this product, so I can't honestly report real customer themes. My searches returned the Amazon product listing and the NIH label record, which contain manufacturer copy and supplement facts but no review text. Anything I wrote about "what customers say" would be fabricated. What I can say is that the manufacturer's own pitch centers on two selling points: the added energy blend (caffeine, theobromine and L-theanine) as a "pick-me-up," and the continuity of the original pregnenolone formula with its minerals and B vitamins. Those are the areas where reviewers would be expected to comment, such as noticeable energy or jitters, mood and focus, and any hormonal side effects. That is only a guess at what to look for and not a finding. To get real feedback, read the verified-purchase reviews on the Amazon listing (B07D7GD7Z2) and on the Infowars store page. Look for repeated comments on stimulant effects, sleep disruption, capsule size, price, and any hormone-related changes. Treat reviews on the brand's own store with some caution, since they may be curated. If you'd like, I can try again to pull review text in a new session.

Biohacker Summary

Members Only9 of 10 recommend it
9 of 10 biohackers on our panel recommend it

Selenium is the main ingredient, and eight of the ten panelists spoke about it: seven recommend it and one is neutral. They point to thyroid support, protection from oxidative stress through the body's glutathione recycling, immune regulation, hair loss, sperm health, and having enough of it before trying advanced longevity strategies. One panelist suggests getting it from food, two or three Brazil nuts a day, while another notes studies in Hashimoto's disease; no one gave a supplement dose, and no one said they stopped or warned against it. Magnesium is a smaller ingredient in this product, and panelists mostly take it for sleep, with threonate as the favored form, though one warns that labels can overstate the real magnesium dose.

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  • Ben Greenfield · Selenium · recommends
    • 15 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends taking sufficient selenium to ensure free T3 levels are right, which is important for the reverse calcium transport system.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Copper · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that overshooting zinc can lead to a copper deficiency, highlighting the interplay between these elements.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses magnesium during surgery because it is neuroprotective.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Zinc · warns · YouTube ↗
      Ben Greenfield's formulation includes 30 grams of zinc a day, taken for one week before surgery and two weeks after, as it is an important cofactor for wound healing.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · uses · YouTube ↗
      Says he is drinking LMNT, which contains sodium, potassium, and magnesium, and states that he actually drinks this stuff.
    • 15 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Mentions magnesium as part of a bare-minimum protocol.
    • 15 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Advises getting red blood cell magnesium levels to the high end of the range as a minimum step for overall health and to slow down heart disease.
    • 15 Oct 2026 · Vitamin K · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Discusses vitamin K2, specifically the menaquinone forms, as crucial for arterial health and notes that it breaks down into MK-4 and MK-7.
    • 15 Oct 2026 · Vitamin K · uses · YouTube ↗
      Explains that gut bacteria liberate K from the diet or make the K needed, and that poor absorption of vitamin K due to bacterial imbalances is linked to heart disease.
    • 15 Oct 2026 · Chromium · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions chromium as a secondary ingredient in blood sugar control products, along with vanadium and bittermelon extract.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · Folic Acid · warns · Facebook ↗
      Warns that folic acid is an inactive form of folate that the body cannot efficiently convert, meaning one won't get the full benefit.
    • 10 Oct 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Emphasizes that zinc sufficiency is crucial for immunity because the thymus-derived peptide thymulin, which trains lymphocytes, requires zinc to be active.
    • 1 Oct 2026 · Pregnenolone · uses · YouTube ↗
      Began supplementing with pregnenolone after noticing his levels were low, which he believes boosted his testosterone.
    • 1 Oct 2026 · Pregnenolone · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Mentions that Dave Pascoe uses pregnenolone as part of his routine for aging.
  • Dr. Mark Hyman · Selenium · recommends
    • 5 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Includes selenium in a formula he uses to support health during the winter season.
    • 1 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · uses · Facebook ↗
      Recommends considering magnesium glycinate before bed for nervous system support, deeper sleep quality, and to help the body transition into rest, and states that they take it every night.
    • 21 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Magnesium Breakthrough Advanced 10 from Bioptimizers for restful sleep, muscle recovery, stress resilience, and metabolic health, especially during stressful times of the year.
    • 14 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · TikTok ↗
      Recommends magnesium because it is involved in over 600 reactions in the body and up to 80% of people may have low levels that never get flagged on a standard blood test.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium as a basic supplement during detoxification to support pathways, help with constipation, and provide electrolytes.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Magnesium Breakthrough Advanced 10 from Biooptimizers, which contains 10 bioavailable forms and 550 mg of elemental magnesium, to support restful sleep, restorative sleep, muscle recovery, stress resilience, and metabolic health.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      Gave a patient with psoriatic arthritis a little zinc, which contributed to significant improvement in her condition.
    • 5 Oct 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends ensuring adequate zinc intake on a regular basis for immune support, noting some data on zinc lozenges for early cold.
    • 30 Sep 2026 · Magnesium · uses · YouTube ↗
      Has recommended magnesium breakthrough from bioptimizers for years and now uses Magnesium Breakthrough Advanced 10 as part of his evening routine, especially during periods of travel, training, and higher stress, to support sleep, muscle recovery, and metabolic health.
    • 30 Sep 2026 · Niacin · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Explains that pellagra, which killed 100,000 Americans, was a niacin deficiency, a B vitamin.
    • 22 Sep 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends correcting nutrient deficiencies with magnesium.
    • 22 Sep 2026 · Zinc · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends correcting nutrient deficiencies with zinc.
    • 16 Sep 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Magnesium Breakthrough Advance 10 from BiOptimizers, which has 10 bioavailable forms of magnesium and more elemental magnesium, as part of his evening routine for sleep, muscle recovery, and metabolic health.
    • 14 Sep 2026 · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends nutrient-dense foods rich in selenium, such as Brazil nuts and sardines, to reduce inflammation.
  • Thomas DeLauer · Selenium · recommends
    • 4 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends adding selenium to the diet, found in Brazil nuts (two or three a day), eggs, shellfish, and mushrooms, as the glutathione recycling process is very selenium dependent and it helps protect against feroptosis.
    • 28 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses Element's cans which contain 30 milligram magnesium, finding that electrolytes help his workout performance.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses Element's 30 mg magnesium cans first thing in the morning to prime his day and help with workout performance.
    • 23 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium around the time one would normally break a fast to calm the brain and dull feelings of conditioned hunger.
    • 23 Oct 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      Adds zinc to their immunity duo because it helps them absorb vitamin C, considering the two together a fantastic combination for fall and winter.
    • 18 Oct 2026 · Vitamin B12 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Vitamin B12 for mental health and mood, explaining its role in myelination and neurotransmitter production. They specifically recommend a liposomal and micellar form of methylcobalamin B12 for better absorption and to avoid toxicity.
    • 8 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends magnesium, noting it is a cofactor for enzymes that build neurotransmitters, and deficiency can affect mood, happiness, and motivation.
    • 8 Oct 2026 · Zinc · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends zinc, noting it is a cofactor for enzymes that build neurotransmitters, and deficiency can affect mood, happiness, and motivation.
    • 6 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Notes that modern agricultural practices have led to soils depleted of trace minerals like magnesium, resulting in widespread magnesium deficiency.
    • 5 Oct 2026 · Folic Acid · warns · YouTube ↗
      Warns that synthetic folic acid supplements may not convert effectively in many people due to a gene variant, potentially blocking cellular folate uptake and masking B12 deficiencies.
    • 3 Oct 2026 · Zinc · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that more zinc could be beneficial for testosterone, but it's not working on the axis that most people need help with.
    • 1 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends taking some magnesium glycinate tonight to help calm down and sleep.
    • 25 Sep 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Mentions that magnesium in pumpkin seeds relaxes bronchial smooth muscle.
    • 18 Sep 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Compares magnesium content, stating bananas have 32mg and pumpkin seeds have 156mg per ounce, a 5x difference.
  • Dr. Eric Berg · Selenium · recommends
    • 2 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends selenium as one of the best things to do for alopecia.
    • 31 Oct 2026 · Vitamin K · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Discusses foods that contain Vitamin K2.
    • 31 Oct 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends ensuring sufficient zinc intake because the prostate needs enough zinc for the conversion from testosterone to DHT to be smooth and optimized.
    • 30 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Dr. Eric Berg states that magnesium supports energy, muscle function, and sleep, and that most of it is stored inside cells, making deficiencies harder to detect with a standard blood test.
    • 28 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Notes that magnesium could also be a factor in preventing muscle cramps.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Vitamin K · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends taking 40 to 45 milligrams of vitamin K2 daily for osteoporosis, citing a study from Japan with great results.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium, specifically magnesium glycinate, stating it is key for D3 and K2 to work and is probably more important than calcium for building bone.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · X ↗
      Recommends increasing magnesium to restore balance and support healthy blood pressure.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Calcium · warns · YouTube ↗
      Warns that bone loss cannot be fixed with just calcium, as bone is primarily collagen with other essential minerals.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · Vitamin K · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that easy bruising can result from a lack of vitamin K1.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends taking zinc carnosine for an ulcer or some type of gastric problem.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Dr. Eric Berg suggests that magnesium could help support deeper, more restful sleep.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Magnesium Glycinate, noting that the combination of magnesium and glycine is helpful for connective tissue, sleep, and reducing stress.
    • 23 Oct 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Emphasizes the importance of zinc for decreasing viral replication and recommends taking 40 to 60 mg every single day.
  • Dave Asprey · Selenium · recommends
    • 3 Sep 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Emphasizes the importance of having enough selenium before trying advanced longevity strategies like peptides.
    • 31 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions magnesium in the context of sleep but states that it doesn't address the core issue of waking up during the night.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Suggests that magnesium may help slow aging, support cellular repair, and improve sleep.
    • 17 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Facebook ↗
      States that magnesium can affect how the body responds to a supplement.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Vitamin K · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends taking vitamin K2 with vitamin D to keep calcium in the bones, and suggests kids also take it for stronger bones.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Vitamin K · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Vitamin K2, stating it supports healthy calcium metabolism.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      Developed a nonnano zinc sunscreen over five years, stating her skin is probably better now than it's ever been.
    • 27 Sep 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Recommends fixing sleep with 300mg of Magnesium 101 before bed if diet and exercise aren't melting stubborn belly fat.
    • 7 Sep 2026 · Magnesium · uses · Instagram ↗
      Dave Asprey says his daily routine includes magnesium as part of a carefully developed combination for longevity.
    • 5 Sep 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium glycinate for sleep, stating that trials show it helps people fall asleep about 17 minutes faster and that he finds it incredibly effective.
    • 5 Sep 2026 · Vitamin K · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends adding vitamin K2 to vitamin D supplementation.
    • 3 Sep 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Mentions magnesium glycinate as one of the five gut-friendly, extensively researched ingredients in Kill Switch that helps with natural sleep.
    • 3 Sep 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Emphasizes the importance of having enough zinc before trying advanced longevity strategies like peptides.
    • 3 Sep 2026 · Pregnenolone · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends pregnenolone for women, especially starting at age 35, to help balance stress hormones.
  • Siim Land · Selenium · recommends
    • 5 Aug 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that deficiencies in nutrients such as selenium can impair normal immune regulation.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Instagram ↗
      States that Magnesium can be a useful addition for some people for sleep.
    • 14 Oct 2026 · Copper · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Mentions that copper is a mineral necessary for making collagen.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium for sleep, especially deep sleep, and suggests trying better types like Threonate, Biscinate, or Torate, referencing a study where magnesium supplementation improved deep sleep.
    • 9 Oct 2026 · Vitamin K · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Notes that Vitamin K2 helps activate proteins involved in bone mineralization and calcium regulation.
    • 8 Oct 2026 · Vitamin K · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that prunes contain vitamin K, which is a factor in their ability to help with bone density.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends Magnesium for blood pressure, migraines and deficiency, based primarily on human research, especially randomized controlled trials showing measurable benefits.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Vitamin K · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends Vitamin K2 for bone health and calcium metabolism, based primarily on human research, especially randomized controlled trials showing measurable benefits.
    • 6 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · X ↗
      Lists Magnesium as one of 15 supplements backed by human studies.
    • 6 Oct 2026 · Vitamin K · neutral · X ↗
      Lists Vitamin K2 as one of 15 supplements backed by human studies.
    • 30 Sep 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Instagram ↗
      States that magnesium is a fundamental mineral governing over 600 enzymes and metabolic reactions, and recommends that most people need at least 400-500 mg/d for health, with some needing up to 600 mg/d.
    • 30 Sep 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · X ↗
      Lists seafood and pumpkin seeds as sources of Magnesium.
    • 30 Sep 2026 · Vitamin K · neutral · X ↗
      Lists leafy greens as a source of Vitamin K1.
    • 30 Sep 2026 · Calcium · neutral · X ↗
      Lists dairy and sardines as sources of Calcium.
  • Andrew Huberman · Selenium · recommends
    • 13 Apr 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends selenium for sperm health.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      Zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of your gut.
    • 26 Oct 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      Notes that AG1 Pro contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Discusses Magnesium Threonate as a tool for falling asleep.
    • 19 Oct 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that AG1 Pro contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses AG1 Pro, which contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 28 Sep 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      States that AG1 Pro contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of the gut, and he was already taking some of these ingredients separately.
    • 21 Sep 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      States that AG1 Pro includes zinc carnosine, which he was already taking separately, to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 14 Sep 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      Personally takes zinc carnosine, which is included in AG1 Pro to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 31 Aug 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      AG1 Pro has zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of your gut. Some of these ingredients I personally was already taking separate from the AG1 formula.
    • 24 Aug 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that AG1 Pro contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of your gut.
    • 17 Aug 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses AG1 Pro, which contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 7 Aug 2026 · Magnesium · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 7 Aug 2026 · Vitamin K · uses · X ↗
      Takes 90 mcg of Vitamin K2 in the morning for longevity.
  • Peter Attia · Selenium · neutral
    • 16 Nov 2025 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Notes that several studies show patients taking selenium can reduce TPO levels and prolong the honeymoon period of Hashimoto's disease.
    • 1 Jun 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Peter reviews the evidence for select off-label medications and supplements commonly used for sleep, including glycine, magnesium, ashwagandha, and phosphatidylserine.
    • 4 Jan 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Suggests that zinc and magnesium could potentially help with vasodilation and sleep, particularly for women experiencing severe symptoms in the luteal phase.
    • 4 Jan 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Suggests that zinc and magnesium could potentially help with vasodilation and sleep, particularly for women experiencing severe symptoms in the luteal phase.
    • 15 Sep 2025 · Magnesium · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Peter discusses electrolytes and fiber and the ketogenic diet, specifically preventing magnesium loss.
    • 9 Jul 2025 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium as one of the 'big three' micronutrients for bone health, suggesting a daily intake of 300 to 500 milligrams as a minimum, and personally aims for about a gram of supplemental magnesium.
    • 9 Jul 2025 · Calcium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends calcium as one of the 'big three' micronutrients for bone health, suggesting a daily intake of 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams, which can be supplemented with calcium carbonate or calcium citrate.
    • 6 Jul 2025 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium for optimizing bone mineral density, suggesting a daily intake of 300 to 500 milligrams as a minimum, but personally aims for about a gram.
    • 6 Jul 2025 · Calcium · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Explains that bone is 50 to 70% mineral, predominantly calcium, and that virtually all of the body's calcium is contained within bone, making bone important for calcium homeostasis.
    • 29 Jun 2025 · Niacin · uses · YouTube ↗
      Peter Attia's AVIA Skincare vitamin C serum also contains niacinamide, which is useful to apply to the skin right after washing.
    • 8 Jun 2025 · Folic Acid · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that folic acid is important for anyone trying to get pregnant.
    • 22 Oct 2024 · Calcium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends calcium for bone health, stating that teenagers probably need about 1000 milligrams a day.
    • 21 Oct 2024 · Calcium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Discusses bone acting as a reservoir for calcium and how resorption and formation release calcium into the blood when needed.
    • 9 Sep 2024 · Vitamin B12 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Notes that deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals, such as B12, can be a cause of hair loss in women.
  • Dr. Rhonda Patrick · Magnesium · neutral
    • 29 Oct 2026 · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Magnesium supplementation has lowered blood pressure in randomized controlled trials. An analysis of 34 trials involving over 2,000 participants found modest reductions in both systolic and diastolic pressure, with a median dose of 368 mg/day.
    • 16 Oct 2026 · warns · Facebook ↗
      Warns that some magnesium supplements make the dose look much larger than it really is and that labels can fool people.
    • 29 Sep 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Mentions magnesium as an important nutrient component for testosterone.
    • 29 Sep 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Notes that not getting enough zinc can affect testosterone, as zinc is very important for testosterone synthesis.
    • 28 Sep 2026 · warns · YouTube ↗
      Warns that some supplement companies mislead consumers by listing the total compound weight of magnesium citrate as the elemental magnesium dose, when the actual elemental magnesium content is much lower, potentially around 44-66 milligrams.
    • 28 Sep 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends men take a 30 milligram zinc supplement for sperm health when preparing for IVF.
    • 28 Sep 2026 · Folic Acid · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends a combination of methyl folate and folic acid, as folic acid has been shown to reduce neural tube defects.
    • 2 Sep 2026 · neutral · Facebook ↗
      States there is not yet strong, consistent evidence that magnesium supplementation reliably improves sleep, noting that while some meta-analyses suggest it can improve sleep quality scores, sleep efficiency, and sleep duration, individual studies are inconsistent and several have found no meaningful effect.
    • 25 Aug 2026 · Vitamin K · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Lutein and zeaxanthin can also be obtained from certain multivitamins.
    • 21 Aug 2026 · Zinc · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Discusses findings from a meta-analysis on zinc supplementation, noting it improved insulin resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress in people with diabetes or prediabetes, and explains its biological role in the pancreas.
    • 10 Aug 2026 · neutral · Facebook ↗
      States that magnesium may help modestly lower blood pressure by playing an important role in regulating vascular tone and influencing calcium signaling, with studies showing a reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure by 2 mmHg at a dose of around 370 mg/day for about 3 months.
    • 10 Aug 2026 · recommends · X ↗
      Recommends considering magnesium to improve mood.
    • 28 Jul 2026 · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends Magnesium, stating that roughly half of Americans don’t get enough and it is a cofactor for over 300 biological processes, including DNA repair and energy production.
    • 29 Jun 2026 · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Mentions that kale delivers magnesium, a micronutrient many diets fall short on.
  • Bryan Johnson · Vitamin K · uses
    • 22 Oct 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 90 mcg of Vitamin K2 in the morning for general health.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 15 Aug 2026 · Magnesium · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium L-Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 4 May 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 100 mcg of Vitamin K2 in the morning for longevity.
    • 4 May 2026 · Magnesium · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 4 May 2026 · Zinc · uses · X ↗
      Takes 15 mg of Zinc in the morning for longevity.
    • 2 May 2026 · uses · X ↗
      He takes 100 mcg of Vitamin K2 in the morning for general health.
    • 2 May 2026 · Magnesium · uses · X ↗
      He takes 400 mg of Double Wood Magnesium L-Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 21 Apr 2026 · Magnesium · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium L-Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 15 Apr 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 100 mcg of Vitamin K2 in the morning for longevity.
    • 15 Apr 2026 · Magnesium · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 14 Apr 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 90 mcg of Vitamin K2 in the morning.
    • 14 Apr 2026 · Magnesium · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium L-Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 14 Apr 2026 · Zinc · uses · X ↗
      Takes 15 mg of Zinc in the morning.

RAL Summary

Members OnlyTier 4 for Hormone Balance for Men

Tier 4 because the human evidence for male hormones is thin and mixed. The best folic acid, zinc and selenium trials mostly found no hormone change [7][2], and there are no counted reviews.

  • Emerging: not enough evidence to rank higher yet.

Where the evidence disagrees: 57 of the 99 human studies found no effect.

More Details

Members OnlyBody systems · Combine with · Possible side effects

Body systems: Endocrine system, Reproductive system, Nervous system

Combine with: For fast relief of occasional heartburn, use a proper antacid such as calcium carbonate (Tums) or magnesium hydroxide for rapid neutralization, or an alginate such as sodium alginate (Gaviscon) to form a barrier against reflux. For longer-term support, consider DGL licorice, zinc-carnosine, or aloe vera juice (decolorized) to soothe the stomach and esophageal lining. If keeping Red Pill Plus for male hormone or vitality support, pair it with zinc, magnesium glycinate, vitamin D3 and ashwagandha, and take it with food. Avoid stimulant-heavy products on an empty stomach if you are prone to reflux. Persistent heartburn more than twice a week should be evaluated by a clinician.

Possible side effects: No major side effects reported in the studies given. The magnesium dose is above the daily recommended limit, so members can take less.

Supplement Facts

Vitamin K 80 mcg · Niacin 20 mg · Vitamin B6 20 mg
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container 60
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Vitamin K80 mcg
Niacin20 mg
Vitamin B620 mg
Folic Acid400 mcg
Vitamin B1230 mcg
Calcium100 mg
Magnesium400 mg
Zinc15 mg
Selenium70 mcg
Copper2 mg
Manganese1.5 mg
Chromium90 mcg
Molybdenum56 mcg
Red Beet root juice200 mg†
Energy Blend140 mg†
Pregnenolone50 mg†
† Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, Rice Bran concentrate.

Directions: Directions: Take two capsules daily in the morning.

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