Here at Pure TheraPro, we strive to educate our customers first and foremost. Please review the information below before moving onto the actionable steps that we suggest.
1. No supplement is one size fits all. If you’re new to our brand or sensitive to supplements, please make sure you start low and slow, and introduce only one supplement at a time. (More information to follow further down.)
Tip: It’s best to buy the smallest bottle and lowest dose we carry until you know the supplement will work for you.
2. We do not use fillers or flow agents. This means our supplements are often more powerful than what you might be used to, that’s because they actually work! — Sadly, most other brands who make “filler-free” claims are still using them in disguise. We don’t play those marketing games, and we refuse to use anything that can inhibit the bioavailability and absorption of our supplements. Also, certain fillers may cause inflammation or gut issues over time.
3. Detoxing “Herxheimer Reaction” is a term that describes flu-like symptoms (headache, fatigue, coughing, nausea etc.) that occur when dying dysbiotic organisms (bacteria/yeast/parasites) release toxins into your body faster than it can clear them. This may happen with certain supplements that are known to kill Candida overgrowth or other unwanted organisms you might have in your body and might not even know it until you take too much, too fast. Please understand that this is not necessarily considered an allergic reaction! It may simply mean the supplement is actually working and getting your body back into balance. Even if you haven’t had it happen before with other brands and similar formulas (refer back to number 2).
4. Don’t like the taste or smell? We understand most people prefer the taste and smell of their supplements to be yummy or not there at all. We scour the globe to find the purest raw materials available, however, the best ingredients may sometimes have a strong taste or even an unpleasant aroma. We never cover the taste / smell with masking agents (refer back to number 2), as we simply aren’t willing to sacrifice the efficacy of our supplements, or your health! It’s always a good reminder that we take supplements to help us heal, or to live a long, healthy life. Sometimes the best “medicine” is a little bitter!
5. How do I know a supplement is working for me? Some people may not feel or see changes, but this doesn’t mean the supplement isn’t working. With most supplementation, the way to know if a supplement is working is through lab tests, dexa scans, etc.
We suggest considering the following steps, which many customers have had success with.
- Stop taking the supplement(s) until all symptoms fully resolve. — Everyone is different, this can take a few days, a full week, and for some even longer.
- Now it’s time for low and slow! — This means take the smallest dose possible (even if you have to open up the capsule and take a tiny amount) and see how you do. If you respond better it’s best you continue with this low dose for a minimum of a few days or up to a week before continuing to increase the dose slowly, or before introducing another supplement. — Once you are able to tolerate the full dose, that would be the time to add in another supplement and repeat.
- Make sure you are drinking plenty of water throughout the day to help flush toxins out. If you are still having a difficult time with the low and slow approach, you might also need to take the supplement with a meal and / or earlier in the day.
- After trying all of the suggestions above, if you are still not able to tolerate the supplement, please reach out to our Supplement Support Specialists here: info@purethera.com.