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- 0:00supplements that I've brought with me on holiday as a biohacker.
- 0:03Magnesium bisclicinate. This is fantastic for sleep and for recovery I
- 0:08always get the ville gain one.
- 0:09Ocean electrolytes. These have got inland sea water containing trace minerals and
- 0:14purified water with potassium chloride.
- 0:16I put them in my water every day to stay hydrated when I'm sweating.
- 0:20I've got some creatine monohydrate here of which I take 10 grams so that it
- 0:24permeates the blood brain barrier.
- 0:27I've got some wild nutrition omega-3. I would keep these in the fridge but we
- 0:31don't have one here so they're sitting out for now.
- 0:34Essential amino acids. If I haven't had a chance to have a high protein breakfast
- 0:37before a workout in the morning whether it's surfing or pilates I take these so
- 0:41that my body has the resources it needs.
- 0:43They're from ville gain and you can use my codalimpere for a discount on all of the
- 0:47ville gain supplements.
- 0:48Polypodium. I'm taking this every day at the moment because I'm in the sun.
- 0:51It's a fern from the Amazon that protects you from sunburn from the inside out.
- 0:56Body bio sodium butyrate. This is fantastic for your gut health especially if you
- 1:00have leaky gut and an essential while traveling.
- 1:03True nagein NAD. This is an NAD that's backed by loads of scientific studies and
- 1:08is fantastic for cellular health.
- 1:11In my trusty willpower's tin I have some circa PM sache's which have
- 1:17collagen peptides, branch chain amino acids, magnesium and lovely
- 1:21healthy ingredients. I also have a bunch of bovine collagen peptides from
- 1:25well powders. I like to put these in my coffee or matcha for a little extra
- 1:29collagen protein boost.
- 1:31I've got a few sache's of the hunter and gatherer electrolytes which I put in my
- 1:34water when I do not have access to the ocean.
- 1:37Follow along for more bio hacking.
Vacation supplement stacks: separating travel hacks from hype
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This video presents a self-described biohacker's travel supplement routine combining sleep aids, photoprotectants, gut support, and cellular health supplements. Most products named are legal consumer supplements with varying evidence quality, but the claim that 10g of creatine is taken specifically for blood-brain barrier penetration reflects a misunderstanding of creatine transport physiology. No prescription peptides are discussed, but the framing of supplements like sodium butyrate and NR as essential travel interventions goes beyond what current evidence supports for healthy, non-deficient adults.
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- This video presents a self-described biohacker's travel supplement routine combining sleep aids, photoprotectants, gut support, and cellular health supplements. Most products named are legal consumer supplements with varying evidence quality, but the claim that 10g of creatine is taken specifically for blood-brain barrier penetration reflects a misunderstanding of creatine transport physiology. No prescription peptides are discussed, but the framing of supplements like sodium butyrate and NR as essential travel interventions goes beyond what current evidence supports for healthy, non-deficient adults.
- Creatine does cross the blood-brain barrier, but via a saturable transporter, meaning 10g offers no documented brain-uptake advantage over standard 3-5g doses (Dolan et al., 2019, JISSN).
- Polypodium leucotomos reduces UV-induced erythema in clinical trials but is not a substitute for topical SPF, per American Academy of Dermatology guidance.
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- Creatine does cross the blood-brain barrier, but via a saturable transporter, meaning 10g offers no documented brain-uptake advantage over standard 3-5g doses (Dolan et al., 2019, JISSN).
- Polypodium leucotomos reduces UV-induced erythema in clinical trials but is not a substitute for topical SPF, per American Academy of Dermatology guidance.
- NR (the active ingredient in TruNiagen) raises blood NAD+ levels in humans (Trammell et al., 2016, Nature Communications), but functional health outcomes in healthy non-deficient adults remain unproven.
- Magnesium bisglycinate has legitimate sleep-quality evidence (Abbasi et al., 2012) and the claim here is one of the better-supported ones in the stack.
- Leaky gut is not a formally diagnosed condition in most clinical settings; recommending sodium butyrate supplementation for self-suspected gut permeability issues goes beyond current evidence for healthy populations.
- Collagen peptides in coffee carry low risk, but evidence that oral collagen meaningfully deposits in skin tissue is modest and contested (Barati et al., 2020, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology).
- Essential amino acids before fasted exercise is physiologically reasonable; Wolfe (2017, JISSN) supports EAA intake for muscle protein synthesis when whole food is unavailable.
Our take · Written by FormBlends editorial team · Reviewed by FormBlends Medical Team · This is not a transcript. It is our independent review of the video above.
What did @olympiaanley actually say?
In a 147K-view TikTok, @olympiaanley walks through her holiday supplement haul as a self-described biohacker. The stack includes magnesium bisglycinate for sleep, creatine monohydrate at 10 grams specifically "so that it permeates the blood brain barrier," polypodium leucotomos as internal sun protection, sodium butyrate for "leaky gut," TruNiagen NAD+ for cellular health, omega-3s, electrolytes, essential amino acids, and collagen peptides. She presents these as a functional, evidence-adjacent routine for travel, sport, and sun exposure. The framing is casual but confident, with affiliate codes dropped for several brands.
Most of the supplements named are legal, widely available, and have at least some research behind them. The problems are in the specific claims she attaches to them, particularly the creatine dosing rationale, which is the most scientifically confused statement in the video.
Does the science back this up?
Partially, yes, but with real caveats. Magnesium bisglycinate genuinely does have sleep support evidence. Polypodium leucotomos has legitimate photoprotection data. NAD+ precursors like NR (which TruNiagen uses) have credible cellular metabolism research. But the creatine claim falls apart quickly, and the "leaky gut" framing around sodium butyrate is doing more marketing than science.
- Magnesium bisglycinate and sleep: Abbasi et al. (2012, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences) found magnesium supplementation improved sleep quality in older adults. The bisglycinate form has good bioavailability. This claim is reasonable.
- Creatine at 10g for blood-brain barrier penetration: Creatine does cross the blood-brain barrier, but standard doses of 3-5g achieve this. There is no peer-reviewed evidence that 10g significantly outperforms lower doses for brain uptake in healthy adults (Wyss and Kaddurah-Daouk, 2000, Physiological Reviews).
- Polypodium leucotomos: Nestor et al. (2014, Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas) and other trials show PL extract reduces UV-induced erythema. It is a legitimate adjunct, not a sunscreen replacement.
- Sodium butyrate and gut health: Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid that feeds colonocytes. Canani et al. (2011, World Journal of Gastroenterology) supports its role in gut barrier function. But "leaky gut" is not a formal clinical diagnosis, and the evidence for oral sodium butyrate supplementation in healthy travelers is thin.
- NR and NAD+: Trammell et al. (2016, Nature Communications) confirmed NR raises blood NAD+ levels. Whether that translates to meaningful health outcomes in non-deficient adults remains under active study.
What did they get wrong (or right)?
The creatine rationale is the clearest error. Saying she takes 10 grams "so that it permeates the blood brain barrier" implies that standard doses do not, which is not supported by the literature. Creatine crosses the BBB via a specific transporter (SLC6A8), and transport kinetics are not simply proportional to dose. Doubling the dose does not double brain delivery, and 10g daily over time offers no documented brain-uptake advantage over 3-5g (Dolan et al., 2019, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition).
On the positive side, the polypodium leucotomos call is actually well-informed and underused in mainstream wellness content. The electrolyte use during sweating is sensible. Recommending omega-3s while noting she'd normally refrigerate them shows more product awareness than most supplement influencers demonstrate. The essential amino acid logic before a fasted workout is also physiologically reasonable, supported by Wolfe (2017, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition).
What should you actually know?
A few things worth separating from the affiliate-code packaging. First, no supplement in this stack replaces sunscreen. Polypodium leucotomos reduces UV damage, it does not block it. The American Academy of Dermatology still considers topical SPF non-negotiable. Second, the term "leaky gut" is used loosely in wellness content. Increased intestinal permeability is a real measurable phenomenon, but it is not a self-diagnosable condition that travelers should assume they have and treat with sodium butyrate. Third, collagen peptides in coffee are low-risk but the bioavailability and skin-deposition evidence is modest at best (Barati et al., 2020, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology).
The broader stack is not dangerous, which is worth acknowledging. These are legal supplements, most with at least plausible mechanisms. The concern is the confidence with which specific mechanistic claims are made to a 147K audience, particularly around dosing rationale that does not hold up to scrutiny.
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About the Creator
Olympia Anley · TikTok creator
147.2K views on this video
Essential vacay supplement stack! @Vilgain UK @Drink Oshun @Bulk @Wild Nutrition @Healf @BodyBio @TruNiagen @WillPowders #biohacking #supplements #supplementstack
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What does the video say about creatine does cross the blood-brain barrier,?
Creatine does cross the blood-brain barrier, but via a saturable transporter, meaning 10g offers no documented brain-uptake advantage over standard 3-5g doses (Dolan et al., 2019, JISSN).
What does the video say about polypodium leucotomos reduces uv-induced erythema in clinical trials?
Polypodium leucotomos reduces UV-induced erythema in clinical trials but is not a substitute for topical SPF, per American Academy of Dermatology guidance.
What does the video say about nr (the active ingredient in truniagen) raises blood nad+ levels?
NR (the active ingredient in TruNiagen) raises blood NAD+ levels in humans (Trammell et al., 2016, Nature Communications), but functional health outcomes in healthy non-deficient adults remain unproven.
What does the video say about magnesium bisglycinate has legitimate sleep-quality evidence (abbasi et al., 2012)?
Magnesium bisglycinate has legitimate sleep-quality evidence (Abbasi et al., 2012) and the claim here is one of the better-supported ones in the stack.
What does the video say about leaky gut?
Leaky gut is not a formally diagnosed condition in most clinical settings; recommending sodium butyrate supplementation for self-suspected gut permeability issues goes beyond current evidence for healthy populations.
What does the video say about collagen peptides in coffee carry low risk,?
Collagen peptides in coffee carry low risk, but evidence that oral collagen meaningfully deposits in skin tissue is modest and contested (Barati et al., 2020, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology).
Sources & references
- [1]Abbasi et al. (2012)
- [2]Nestor et al. (2014)
- [3]Canani et al. (2011)
- [4]Trammell et al. (2016)
- [5]Dolan et al., 2019
- [6]Barati et al., 2020
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