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By Lenny Rachitsky · lennysnewsletter.com · @lennysan on X · YouTube · LinkedIn
Lenny Rachitsky shares a product-and-brand guide compiled with builder-investor Justin Mares, covering health-focused choices for sleep, clothing, food, supplements, toxin mitigation, and everyday items. The core argument is that environmental toxins, poor food quality, and under-examined regulation undermine health, so builders who depend on performance should actively reduce exposure and optimize their routines.
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- Sleep foundations like daytime exercise, morning sunlight, and an optimized sleep environment matter most.
- Clothing and bedding can expose skin to chemicals, so favor organic cotton or linen where possible.
- Whole, nutrient-dense, seasonal and local foods generally beat ultraprocessed options and supplements.
- Many supplements are ineffective or mislabeled, so verify ingredients and sourcing before buying.
- An 80/20 approach to toxin exposure, covering air, water, kitchen plastics, and lighting, is realistic and practical.
Summary and takeaways written by PM Atlas; quotes are short excerpts. © the original author.