Why Choose Step 4? Step 4 picks up where Step 3 left off to continue promoting systemic detoxification and healthy drainage pathways with BC-ATP, HM-ET Binder, LymphActiv, and Para 4. BC-ATP returns to optimize energy production and mitochondrial health, while the other three products are introduced to the protocol for the first time. HM-ET Binder is added to promote the body’s natural ability to detoxify beyond the gut and encourage cellular repair during these processes. LymphActiv lends increased support to the lymphatic system with herbs used traditionally to support lymphatic drainage, such as astragalus root, chuchuhuasi bark, Chinese rhubarb root, sheep sorrel stem and leaf, and slippery elm bark. Lastly, Para 4 offers a potent blend of 11 herbs — including celery seed, holy basil, and horsetail — to support digestion, the gut microbiome, and immune health. What Is Included? For those who are sensitive, it's recommended to introduce one product at a time in the order listed below. Continue taking CT-Minerals from Step 3, until the bottle is finished. BC-ATP: The highly charged organic acids support metabolism and the ATP cycle in being at peak efficiency. These carbons also assist in the body’s natural detoxification processes and contribute to a balanced gut microbiome. In clinical practice, BC-ATP is generally well-tolerated by sensitive individuals and may help improve protocol tolerance. HM-ET Binder: A later-stage binder, HM-ET Binder promotes the body’s natural ability to detoxify in the cells and tissues. It also offers increased support to cellular repair, energy production, immunity, and mitochondrial health, as well as helps protect against life’s everyday stressors. LymphActiv: A blend of eight herbs to support the body’s natural detoxification processes and lymphatic motion needed to establish healthy drainage pathways — including astragalus root, chuchuhuasi bark, Chinese rhubarb root, sheep sorrel stem and leaf, slippery elm bark, and soursop leaf. These botanicals also support healthy adrenal and liver function, immunity, and mental clarity. Para 4: A blend of 11 potent herbs known for supporting digestion, detoxification, and immunity, including celery seed extract, cordyceps sporocarp extract, holy basil stem and leaf extract, horse tail whole plant extract, noni root and stem extract, and sarsaparilla root extract. Together, these herbs also promote a balanced gut microbiome and red blood cell production. When introducing a new supplement, we recommend beginning with 1 at a time and/or the lowest dose for 2-3 days. As tolerated, increase the dose until you have reached the recommended normal or advanced guidelines. Reduce to a tolerable dosage if adverse effects occur. What Is The Step 4 Dosing? FAQs: Can this Support Pack be taken with other Support Packs or bundled products? No. Every Support Pack is designed to address specific bodily needs and detoxification strategies. We discourage introducing additional Support Packs or using multiple phase bundles at any one time. Always consult a practitioner if you are looking for advanced strategies to support your unique health goals. Do any of the supplements interact with medication? Always consult a licensed healthcare practitioner when introducing a new supplement. As a general guideline, it's recommended to take all supplements at least two hours away from prescription medications. Is the protocol safe for children and women during pregnancy/breastfeeding? For children and women during pregnancy/breastfeeding, we recommend working with a healthcare practitioner. Can the supplements in Step 4 cause or worsen existing symptoms? Since all of the supplements in this step assist in the body's natural detoxification processes, it's possible to experience mild detox symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, constipation, headaches, and gas. This will depend on an individual's toxic load and varies from person to person. If an individual experiences excess reactions, we recommend introducing one supplement at a time (and starting with a half dose) in the order listed on the dosing chart. Note that if the supplements in this step aren't well tolerated at a regular or sensitive dose, it's recommended for the patient to do the Comprehensive Protocol instead of the Foundational Protocol- as this suggests the body's needs for detoxification support are greater. CT-Iodine and IFC were previously included in this step. Why were they removed? Recently, small modifications have been made to our protocols to make them more effective, better tolerated, and highly customizable. IFC has become a protocol add-on, as not everyone requires increased system balanced support. CT-Iodine has been removed from the Foundational Protocol because not everyone will require additional iodine at this stage of supporting detoxification. However, CT-Iodine can be added at any step if your patient requires additional support. Do the supplements have to be taken with food, or can they be taken without? All of the other supplements in this step are recommended to take between meals for maximum potency. However, if patients are sensitive to any of the ingredients, they can take them with meals. Prop 65 Concern Warning: Please consult your healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering use for a child. Warning: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. This product undergoes stringent third-party testing on all ingredients prior to release. Our quality control exceeds FDA GMP compliance, which includes requirements to analyze raw materials for heavy metals, microorganisms, and other contaminants. We have undergone multiple FDA inspections, and our facilities are NSF GMP certified and inspected four times per year. Examples of how difficult it can be to meet the Proposition 65 .5 mcg level are for instance, a 4 ounce serving of wine contains 6.8mcg of lead which is almost 14 times higher that allowed by Proposition 65. A 4 ounce serving of raw peach contains 3.4 mcg of lead, almost 7 times the limit. And finally a 4 ounce serving of watermelon has naturally occurring levels of 4.5 mcg of lead, 9 times the accepted limits set by Proposition 65. Read more here.
