May | Healthy Weight

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"Phase 1-3 (ongoing): Start at 200mg once daily with largest meal for 1 week before titrating to full dose (400mg 2–3x daily). Take 2 hours apart from thyroid medication. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Continue through all 3 phases — this is the backbone of the protocol."

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"Phase 1 (weeks 1-4)— Foundation (weeks 1–4): Mix into coffee, smoothie, or water — unflavored mixes cleanly. Effects are cumulative; requires 6–8 weeks of consistent use to see tissue-level changes. Pair with vitamin C-rich foods to maximize collagen synthesis."

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"Phase 2 & 3: Most effective taken away from food on an empty stomach. Supports liver detox pathways relevant to estrogen and cortisol clearance — both drive fat storage when elevated. Avoid in patients on nitroglycerin. Currently available via practitioner dispensary channels. NAC works at the level most weight loss protocols ignore: the mitochondria. By supplying the rate-limiting ingredient for glutathione production, NAC reduces the oxidative burden that quietly blocks your cells from responding to insulin correctly — one of the most common and underdiagnosed drivers of stubborn weight. It also supports liver function and hormone clearance pathways that, when impaired, keep cortisol and estrogen elevated and fat storage turned on. Two caps daily, morning and evening, away from meals for best absorption."

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"Phase 2 (weeks 5-8): Thorne's Advanced Pre-Workout does something most pre-workouts don't: it directly supports the metabolic pathways this protocol is built around. The CarnoSyn beta-alanine raises carnosine — a true dipeptide — in muscle tissue, which buffers acid buildup and protects against the glycation damage that blocks metabolic recovery. The 5g of L-citrulline improves blood flow to fat tissue, supporting fat mobilization during exercise, while 600mg of alpha-GPC supports the growth hormone axis in ways that complement the rest of this protocol. Clean, sustained energy from coffee-derived caffeine without a crash — and NSF Certified for Sport, so quality is verified. Rainbow Sherbet flavor mixes easily in water. Take 15–30 minutes before any workout or movement session."

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"Phase 3+ (weeks 9-12+): Carnitine is the gatekeeper for fat burning: without it, fatty acids cannot enter the mitochondria to be converted to energy, no matter how well everything else in the protocol is working. This dual-carnitine formula combines L-carnitine for physical fat transport with acetyl-L-carnitine for brain and nervous system support — addressing both the metabolic and neurological sides of appetite and energy regulation. Added in Phase 3 to maximize fat oxidation once the foundation is established. Most effective when taken before exercise or physical activity."