1. Prevention: How to Safely Start a New Supplement Protocol
If you're starting your supplement plan for general wellness or prevention (and are not currently experiencing symptoms), follow this structured approach:
Start at the top of your protocol section (e.g., Digestive → Adrenal → Digestive → Gut Clearing → Detox → Thyroid) and work your way down the list, one supplement at a time.
If you're not typically sensitive, begin each supplement at 100% of the full dose, adding one new supplement per day, following the exact order outlined in your plan.
If you’re more sensitive, begin each supplement at 25–50% of the full dose, and increase gradually over 2–4 days until reaching full dose.
Alternatively, find the dose that feels best without triggering symptoms, and stay there until you're ready to add the next supplement.
This top-down, step-by-step method helps your body adapt and makes it easy to identify any supplement that may cause issues.
2. Strategy for Very Sensitive Patients
If you are highly sensitive or have reacted to supplements in the past, use this gentler approach:
Start from the top of your protocol list, adding each supplement at the lowest possible dose that doesn’t cause symptoms—even just 1 drop, ⅛–¼ capsule, or half a packet.
The goal is not to reach full dose immediately, but to get all supplements into your routine, even at minimal levels.
Once all supplements are in and tolerated, go back to the top of the list and begin slowly increasing each one, one at a time.
Special note for adrenal drops:
If you are sensitive, start with just 1 drop of each adrenal liquid formula and add it to 8 ounces of water.
Sip the mixture slowly throughout the day to help your body ease into it.
You can also combine multiple adrenal drops into the same glass of water.
Once you’ve worked up to 6 combined drops per day without symptoms, you may switch to taking your adrenal drops directly before meals.
Example – Minimal Dose Introduction Strategy:
Your protocol includes:
Pregnenolone – Full dose: 15 drops, 3x/day
DHEA – Full dose: 4 drops, 3x/day
Licorice (liquid) – Full dose: 15 drops, 2x/day
Adrenal Revive – Full dose: 1 capsule, 2x/day
Multi Pack – Full dose: 1 packet, 2x/day
Days 1–5: Introduce the lowest tolerable dose of each:
Day 1: Pregnenolone – 1 drop
Day 2: Add DHEA – 1 drop
Day 3: Add Licorice – 1 drop
Day 4: Add Adrenal Revive – 1 full capsule if tolerated; if not, mix ½ capsule in water
Day 5: Add Multi Pack – ½ packet in the morning with food
Once stable on all items, go back to Pregnenolone and begin gradually increasing each one from top to bottom.
3. Managing Reactions: What to Do if Symptoms Occur
If you experience symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, or digestive discomfort:
A. Supplement Holiday (for moderate to strong symptoms)
Stop the supplements that were added just before or during the time the new symptoms began.
If symptoms are significant or you’re unsure which ones triggered the issue, pause all supplements for 3–7 days, or until symptoms resolve.
Once stable, restart the protocol by reintroducing one supplement at a time, starting from the top of your protocol list.
Begin each at 25–50% of the full dose, increasing gradually as tolerated over several days.
This gives your system a reset and helps pinpoint any product that may be causing a reaction.
B. Adjust the Dose Back
If symptoms return during dose escalation, reduce to the last dose that felt good, stabilize there, then proceed with the next supplement as planned.
4. Dosing Examples
Mon: 1 drop, 3x/day
Tue: 5 drops, 3x/day
Wed: 10 drops, 3x/day
Thu: 15 drops, 3x/day
Mon: 2 drops, 3x/day
Tue: 4 drops, 3x/day
Tips:
Sensitive patients: Increase by 10–25% per day
Not sensitive: May start at full dose
Always add only one new supplement per day, following the top-down order in your protocol to monitor and isolate reactions easily.
5. If You Still Can’t Tolerate a Product
If a supplement continues to cause issues, follow the Sensitive Patient Protocol or reach out to Dr. J for guidance.
Some patients may need detoxification or drainage support if their system is not processing supplements well.
If issues persist, it's time to schedule a consultation for a tailored adjustment plan.
6. When to Contact the Office
If you are not stable within 1–2 weeks, schedule a consult here.
If no appointments are available, email the office at office@justinhealth.com—we’ll do our best to get you in promptly.
7. Final Words of Encouragement
This process takes patience—but it works. Sensitive patients may need more time, but with a structured approach and the right support, progress is always possible. There’s always a Plan B, C, or D. The key is to stay in communication with Dr. J so we can guide and adapt your plan as needed.