The shelf

Tools I use — and why.

Not affiliate slop. The handful of supplements, devices, and books I actually use in clinic. If a product isn't here, I'm not recommending it. Period.

Curated list · third-party-tested brands · arm's-length affiliate links

Marketplace

iHerb

The cleanest big marketplace for MENA. I use them for sourcing third-party-tested brands at sane prices.

View on iHerb.com Use code AHMED for 5% off
Supplement

Vitamin D3 + K2

5,000 IU D3 with 100 mcg K2-MK7. The pairing matters. Most MENA adults are deficient.

View on Pure Encapsulations Take with a fatty meal
Supplement

Magnesium glycinate

For sleep, cramps, and insulin sensitivity. Glycinate is the form I tolerate; citrate causes loose stool for many.

View on Pure Encapsulations 400mg before bed
Supplement

Omega-3 (TG-form)

Triglyceride form, IFOS-tested. Look for ≥2g combined EPA+DHA per dose.

View on Nordic Naturals 2g/day with food
Supplement

Berberine HCl

Insulin-sensitizer. Strong evidence in metabolic syndrome. Not for pregnancy.

View on Thorne 500mg ×3/day
Device

InBody scale

For body composition, not weight. The DEXA is better but home InBody is the realistic compromise.

View on InBody InBody H20N or above
Device

Withings ScanWatch

I track sleep, HRV, and SpO2 with this. The medical-grade ECG is bonus.

View on Withings Wear at night
Book

The Salt Fix

Dr. James DiNicolantonio. Reframes how I talk about sodium with patients.

View on Penguin Read first

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