Protandim - Safety

• Is Protandim a controlled substance for which certification is needed, as in the case of professional athletes?

  No, Protandim does not contain any banned or controlled substances.  Every lot of Protandim is analyzed and certified by the Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG) to assure that Protandim does not contain any banned or controlled substances.

• Is it best to take Protandim with or without food?

  It's best to take Protandim with food.  Some of the active ingredients in Protandim are fat soluble. Although it is not absolutely necessary, taking Protandim with a meal containing some fat allows the ingredients to be absorbed more efficiently.

• What is the shelf life for Protandim?

  The shelf life for Protandim is three years.

• Can a person develop desensitization to Protandim?

  No, there is no known mechanism whereby Protandim loses effectiveness over time. The formula has not been changed and bioactivity is monitored to maintain consistent potency with regard to the activation of the Nrf2 transcription factor--the mechanism by which Protandim…

• Can a person overdose on Protandim?

  No, the ability to absorb the ingredients is self-limiting, so after a certain point no more is absorbed.

• Are there situations where Protandim is not recommended?

  As with any supplement, particularly if you have a medical condition, are taking medication or other supplements, you should speak with your healthcare provider before taking Protandim. If you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or any other difficulties after taking Protandim,…

• Should I continue to take my other vitamins and antioxidants?

  Some Western diets are lacking in certain nutritional elements, so multivitamin supplementation may be beneficial for some people. You can discontinue supplementing with antioxidants, however, because Protandim is more effective at eliminating free radical damage than supplementation with conventional antioxidants.

• Are there any side effects to taking Protandim?

  We do not expect there to be any side effects for the typical Protandim consumer. However, some individuals may have natural allergic responses to one or more of the ingredients, just as some people are allergic to pollen or penicillin.…