Cellular Energy Support

2 Capsules

morning

Take with water

Ongoing

Additional notes

"Why it is here: Three forms of carnitine. Per 2 capsules: 800 mg of acetyl-L-carnitine HCl, 300 mg of acetyl-L-carnitine arginate, and 300 mg of glycine propionyl-L-carnitine. The guides named in this protocol do not cover carnitine. Begin one product from this protocol at a time, not several. How to take: 2 capsules a day, with water, all at once or divided into 1 and 1. The label says it can be taken on an empty stomach in the morning. The label allows 2 capsules once or twice daily; this protocol uses 2 capsules once. Clinical experience (observation): I suggest 2 capsules a day; they may be taken in divided doses. Caution: Label: do not exceed the recommended dose; consult your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating. Review: After 7 to 14 days, review before adding more."

1 Capsule

once per day

Take with food

Additional notes

"Why it is here: Eight B vitamins (96.7 mg of B6 per capsule) with 100 mg of alpha lipoic acid, 20 mg of luteolin, and 10 mg of PQQ. The guides named in this protocol do not cover those three. Begin one product from this protocol at a time, not several. How to take: 1 capsule a day, with a meal. The label allows 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily; this protocol uses 1. Published evidence: B vitamins: in a 2019 meta-analysis of randomized trials, supplementation modestly benefited stress but showed no effect on anxiety. Clinical experience (observation): I suggest one daily. Caution: More is not better. Long-term high-dose B6 can cause sensory neuropathy. The U.S. adult upper limit is 100 mg a day, and European regulators set a 12 mg a day limit in 2023. One capsule (96.7 mg) is just under the U.S. limit and about eight times the European one. Count B6 from all supplements. Label: if pregnant or lactating, consult your physician. Alpha lipoic acid: nausea and skin rash in sensitive individuals. Luteolin: not with Asteraceae sensitivity. Folic acid may interact with chemotherapy drugs. Review: After 7 to 14 days, review before adding more."

1 Capsule

twice per day

Take with water

Ongoing

Additional notes

"Why it is here: Urolithin A (Mitopure™), trans-resveratrol, and coenzyme Q10: 250 mg, 150 mg, and 60 mg per 2 capsules. The guides named in this protocol do not cover these ingredients. Begin one product from this protocol at a time, not several. How to take: 1 capsule twice a day (2 capsules a day), with or between meals. The label directs 2 capsules 1 to 2 times daily; this protocol uses 2 capsules a day, divided. Clinical experience (observation): I suggest 1 capsule twice daily. Caution: Label: if you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition, or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use. Review: After 7 to 14 days, review before adding more."

1 Capsule

twice per day

Take with water

Ongoing

Additional notes

"Why it is here: D-ribose, 775 mg per 2 capsules (387.5 mg per capsule). The guides named in this protocol do not cover D-ribose. Begin one product from this protocol at a time, not several. How to take: 1 capsule twice a day (775 mg a day), with water. The label’s serving is 2 capsules, up to 3 times daily; this protocol uses 1 capsule twice. Clinical experience (observation): I suggest taking it in the morning and at midday to improve energy availability. Caution: In published studies, D-ribose lowered blood glucose for a short time at doses far above this entry: 10 g twice a day produced a mild, short-lived drop without symptoms. This entry is 775 mg a day. If you have diabetes, take a glucose-lowering medication, or are prone to low blood sugar, talk with your clinician first. Label: if pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare professional before using this product. Review: After 7 to 14 days, review before adding more."

1 Capsule

three times per day

Take with food

Ongoing

Additional notes

"Why it is here: Malate is the form the magnesium guide matches to energy support and muscle comfort. Each capsule supplies 100 mg of elemental magnesium. Begin one product from this protocol at a time, not several. How to take: Start with 1 capsule (100 mg) in the evening, with food, and adjust gradually; up to 1 capsule three times a day (300 mg) if needed, which is the label’s direction. Clinical experience (observation): Magnesium malate is the form I recommend for this goal. It is often used for patterns of fatigue and muscle soreness. Caution: Stay at 3 capsules (300 mg) a day or fewer. The upper limit from supplements and medications is 350 mg a day; count magnesium from every other supplement, including multivitamins. Do not supplement magnesium with kidney disease unless your clinician directs it. Magnesium can interfere with some antibiotics and osteoporosis medications; take them 2 hours apart from magnesium. Label: if pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare professional prior to use. Review: Adjust gradually based on how you respond. Loose stools are a common sign that the dose is too high or the form needs to change."