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Designer, Superpower

Max Marchione is the co-founder of Superpower and has spent the past decade working out how to optimize his health after going through a long health crisis and period of misdiagnosis. Here, he shares it for the first time.

This article focuses on the details of Max Marchione’s health stack, routine, supplements, how he remains productive in the afternoon, his workout routine, what he eats, what supplements he takes, and his highly optimized sleep routine.

In this health stack
7:00 to 7:15 AM

Upon Waking Health Stack

Oral Health Protocol

  • Coconut oil (3 to 5 min) immediately after waking, typically whilst walking outside to view sunlight

Skin Health Protocol

I try to focus on the 80/20 of what matters and make sure that I have exposure to niacinamide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and GHK-Cu. That means this cleanser followed by GHK-CU & hyaluronic acid serum, followed by this moisturizer.

7:15 AM to 9:00 AM

Exercise & Breakfast Supplement Stack

From 7:15 to 8:30, I go to the gym, typically with a black coffee, essential amino acids, and sometimes either beetroot powder, creatine, pre-workout, or an adrenal mineral mix for added energy.

I do strength training 3-4 days per week and cardio 2-3 days per week.

After the gym, I have a large smoothie packed with nutrients all at once:

  • Macadamia milk, homemade
  • Wild frozen blueberries
  • Resistant starch fiber
  • Soluble and insoluble fiber
  • Goat whey protein powder
  • Collagen protein powder
  • Cacao powder
  • Sunflower lecithin (for phosphatidylcholine)
  • Acai powder
  • L-Glutamine powder
  • ION gut support

I also take several morning supplements:

9:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Daily Health Stack

Food

During the day, I primarily try to eat healthy vegetables, carbs, protein, and fats.

Healthy Carbs:

  • Complex starches — sweet potato, green plantains, cassava, buckwheat, tigernut flour, squash, Jerusalem artichoke
  • Fruits — green apples, wild berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries), kiwi

Healthy Vegetables:

  • Micronutrients — baby kale, arugula, spring mixes, microgreens, dandelion greens
  • Healthy greens — Brussels sprouts, zucchini, bok choy, Chinese broccoli, asparagus
  • Cruciferous vegetables — cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli

Healthy Fats:

  • Healthy oils — coconut oil, high-quality extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, avocado (less ripe, firmer is preferable)
  • Healthy nuts — almond flour, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts

Healthy Proteins:

  • Red meat — grass-fed and finished beef, venison, bison, lamb, goat, organ meats
  • Poultry — darker thighs
  • Eggs — corn-free, soy-free, outdoor free range
  • SMASH fish — sardines, mackerel, anchovies, salmon, herring

That said, I often eat dinner or lunch out, where I am liberal with carbs and food because it brings me a lot of joy.

Work

I make my work environment as healthy as possible.

Cognitive Performance Stack

I’ve tried everything from prescription treatments to Russian compounds to nootropics. Right now, my simple favorite stack that is perfectly safe and highly effective is taking this nootropic.

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