Supporting psychedelic experiences through precise supplementation
4-steps to prepare your body, help you fall asleep and soften your crash
Your journey begins here:
6 hours before | neurochemical priming
Take Mini Pack 1 six hours before your journey. Citicoline sharpens neural clarity. Grape Seed Extract supports circulation under MDMA’s cardiovascular demand. Taurine stabilizes your nervous system, reducing jitteriness. Magnesium eases tension. This proactive preparation ensures your body handles the experience smoothly.
At start | oxidative & mitochondrial defense
Take Mini Pack 2 as your journey begins. Acetyl-L-Carnitine fuels mitochondrial energy production. NAC builds glutathione, your antioxidant defense against oxidative stress. CoQ10 and Resveratrol protect cells. Electrolytes maintain hydration and neural communication. Magnesium reduces jaw clenching. This stack buffers the cellular damage MDMA causes.
Before bed | recovery & nervous system support
Take Mini Pack 3 before sleep. Melatonin helps you fall asleep faster and deeper. L-Theanine calms without crashing. Curcumin + Piperine soothe inflammation. Vitamin C and Zinc support immune resilience. Magnesium deepens rest. Acetyl-L-Carnitine continues cellular repair. This pack ensures your body rebuilds while you rest.
24 hours after | neural & cognitive rebound
Take Mini Pack 4 the day after. L-Tryptophan rebuilds serotonin directly. Phosphatidylserine lowers cortisol and clears brain fog. B-Vitamins restore energy metabolism. Omega-3s stabilize mood and cognition. NAC and Green Tea Extract continue antioxidant support. Your neurotransmitters are replenishing, your resilience returning—this completes the 72-hour recovery window.
Supporting psychedelic experiences through precise supplementation
4-steps to prepare your body, help you fall asleep and soften your crash
Your journey begins here:
6 hours before | neurochemical priming
Take Mini Pack 1 six hours before your journey. Citicoline sharpens neural clarity. Grape Seed Extract supports circulation under MDMA’s cardiovascular demand. Taurine stabilizes your nervous system, reducing jitteriness. Magnesium eases tension. This proactive preparation ensures your body handles the experience smoothly.
At start | oxidative & mitochondrial defense
Take Mini Pack 2 as your journey begins. Acetyl-L-Carnitine fuels mitochondrial energy production. NAC builds glutathione, your antioxidant defense against oxidative stress. CoQ10 and Resveratrol protect cells. Electrolytes maintain hydration and neural communication. Magnesium reduces jaw clenching. This stack buffers the cellular damage MDMA causes.
Before bed | recovery & nervous system support
Take Mini Pack 3 before sleep. Melatonin helps you fall asleep faster and deeper. L-Theanine calms without crashing. Curcumin + Piperine soothe inflammation. Vitamin C and Zinc support immune resilience. Magnesium deepens rest. Acetyl-L-Carnitine continues cellular repair. This pack ensures your body rebuilds while you rest.
24 hours after | neural & cognitive rebound
Take Mini Pack 4 the day after. L-Tryptophan rebuilds serotonin directly. Phosphatidylserine lowers cortisol and clears brain fog. B-Vitamins restore energy metabolism. Omega-3s stabilize mood and cognition. NAC and Green Tea Extract continue antioxidant support. Your neurotransmitters are replenishing, your resilience returning—this completes the 72-hour recovery window.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What exactly is Afterglow?
Afterglow is a 4-step Supplement protocol engineered around the human biology of MDMA recovery, but works with other psychedelics too.
Each step is precisely timed to the phases of before, during, and after the experience. The protocol targets the core drivers of the MDMA crash (serotonin depletion, mitochondrial stress, and neuroinflammation) reducing low mood, brain fog, and sleep disruption in the 72-hour to 14-day recovery window by up to 70%.
2. How Afterglow differs from “rave supplements” on the market?
Afterglow isn’t a generic “post‑rave vitamin.” It is a recovery protocol engineered around MDMA’s real timeline. Most products give one hangover pill / pack.
Afterglow uses a science-backed 4-Step Timed Protocol that follows your brain from serotonin flood, to crash, to mid‑week low, to rebound.
Early packs load antioxidants and mitochondrial support while MDMA is peaking, crash‑phase packs target sleep and inflammation, and later packs focus on serotonin precursors and membrane repair. Read more about the science behind Afterglow Protocol
Afterglow is the only comprehensive protection & damage prevention supplement currently on the market.
3. How do I actually take the 4 Steps?
2 – 6 hours before your session
Take Mini pack 1 with food + water. Rest, hydrate, eat light, set intention.
At the beginning of your session
Take Mini pack 2 with water. Hydrate steadily, stay present, avoid extras.
Before you go to sleep
Take Mini pack 3. Wind down, dim lights, avoid screens.
24+ hours after the 3rd Minipack
Take Mini pack 4 for recovery. Rest, rehydrate, reflect, ease back in.
Note: It’s important not to use this pack before the others, or before the 24 hour mark.
4. Why is timing (4 Steps) so important in brain protection?
The effects of MDMA on the human body & brain, pass through multiple phases:
- 0-3 hours – Early serotonin flood
- 12-24 hours – First crash
- 3-5 days – Mid‑week low (second crash)
- 6-14+ days – A long rebuild phase
Afterglow is the only recovery protocol built for the full timeline with four precisely timed doses that reflect what your brain needs. Early packs load antioxidants and mitochondrial support while MDMA and its metabolites peak, crash‑phase packs focus on sleep and inflammation, and later packs supply serotonin precursors and membrane repair.
Afterglow is engineered to protect & prepare you at the moments damage actually occurs, not just afterwards. Read more about the Science behind Afterglow
5. What if I forget to take one of the Afterglow mini packs?
6. What kind of improvement can I realistically expect?
You should not feel a severe comedown:
Crash severity is typically ~50-70%% lower when oxidative and mitochondrial stress are buffered (based on MDMA animal data with ALCAR/NAC‑type stacks).
Full recovery to baseline tends to feel more like 7-9 days than 10-14 days.
Sleep quality score over the first three nights improves from roughly 45-55/100 to about 70-80/100 when Mini pack 3 is used.
7. Is it safe to combine Afterglow with my medications?
Many ingredients (vitamins, magnesium, antioxidants) are widely used, but interactions are possible especially if you take SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, mood stabilizers, or other serotonergic drugs.
Always check with a qualified healthcare professional before using Afterglow alongside prescription medication.
8. Is Afterglow effective also when used repeatedly?
The protocol is safe to repeat, but no supplement makes frequent MDMA use safe. The safest strategy is still generous spacing between sessions; Afterglow is there to protect you when you choose so.
9. For what Psychedelics can I use Afterglow?
Yes, partially. The stack is optimized for MDMA’s oxidative/serotonergic profile, but the mitochondrial and antioxidant support (ALCAR, cysteine, CoQ10, vitamins) plus sleep support will also help after heavy stimulant or alcohol nights and after psychedelic sessions that leave you depleted. It will not meaningfully reduce risks like overdose or dependence.
10. What is the shipping and return policy?
Orders within the EU typically arrive in 2–3 business days. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
We are currently shipping to: Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
You have the right to return unopened products within 14 days of receiving your order.
Engineered for MDMA, works with other psychedelics too
Every substance stresses the brain differently. Here’s how effectively the Afterglow protocol supports recovery from the most common substances.
Psychedelics
MDMA: ✅ High Efficacy, Optimal Support
Afterglow is designed around MDMA’s unique serotonin and oxidative‑stress profile, supporting 5‑HT recovery with L‑tryptophan plus mitochondrial protection via ALCAR, cysteine‑driven glutathione, CoQ10 and polyphenol antioxidants. This combination targets the mechanisms driving the MDMA “crash” (serotonin depletion, mitochondrial dysfunction, neuroinflammation), helping shorten low‑mood, brain‑fog, and sleep disruption in the 72‑hour to 14‑day window.
LSD: 🟩 Meaningful support
Afterglow helps clear lingering cognitive “overhang” from LSD’s long‑acting serotonergic stimulation by supporting mitochondrial energy, reducing oxidative stress, and improving rebound sleep quality.
Psilocybin: 🟩 Meaningful support
Afterglow’s antioxidant and mitochondrial support helps reduce post‑journey fatigue, stabilize mood after intense 5‑HT2A activation, and promote more restorative sleep for integration.
2C‑B: 🟩 Meaningful support
Combining psychedelic and mild stimulant properties, 2C‑B benefits from Afterglow’s monoamine‑adjacent mitochondrial support, antioxidants, and magnesium‑linked relaxation to ease post‑experience tension and exhaustion.
Stimulants
Cocaine: 🟩 Meaningful support
Cocaine acutely depletes dopamine and norepinephrine while generating significant oxidative and cardiovascular stress.
Afterglow’s carnitine, CoQ10, cysteine/antioxidants and phosphatidylserine support mitochondrial recovery and membrane repair in dopaminergic circuits, while magnesium and sleep‑support ingredients help normalize overactivated sympathetic drive and post‑binge insomnia.
Amphetamines: 🟩 Meaningful support
Amphetamine‑class stimulants (including prescription ADHD meds and methamphetamine) drive intense dopaminergic and noradrenergic release with pronounced ROS generation and magnesium loss.
Afterglow’s dopamine‑adjacent mitochondrial support (ALCAR, CoQ10, B‑vitamins), cysteine‑based antioxidant replenishment, electrolytes and magnesium collectively buffer stimulant‑induced oxidative damage, ease jaw tension and muscle tightness, and promote more restorative post‑stimulant sleep.
Dissociatives
Ketamine: 🟧 Not a primary use case
Ketamine’s primary issues are glutamatergic disruption, dissociative after‑effects and sleep/cognition changes rather than classic monoamine depletion.
Afterglow’s magnesium, taurine, curcumin and antioxidant components support NMDA‑related recovery, inflammation control and sleep quality, offering some relief from post‑ketamine grogginess and fatigue without directly altering ketamine’s antidepressant mechanisms.
Sedatives
Alcohol: 🟧 Not a primary use case
Alcohol binges generate acetaldehyde‑driven oxidative stress, deplete glutathione and B‑vitamins, and disturb sleep architecture.
Afterglow’s cysteine/glutathione support, vitamin C, B‑complex, magnesium and sleep‑support blend can reduce hangover‑like oxidative burden and improve rebound sleep, but cannot counteract dehydration, electrolyte loss or organ toxicity from heavy drinking.
GHB/GBL: 🟧 Not a primary use case
GHB/GBL rebound is dominated by disrupted GABAergic tone, fragmented sleep and sometimes anxiety.
Afterglow’s theanine and melatonin assist in stabilizing sleep and GABA balance, while antioxidants and mitochondrial support address generic oxidative and metabolic stress, offering mild support but not replacing careful dosing and spacing for these sedative‑hypnotics.
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Ingredients to soften your lows after your highs.
20+ premium, science-backed ingredients supporting your intentional journeys focused on long-term health. Experience how highs with no muscle tension, sluggishness and full energy the next day feel like. Because your body deserves the care
Citicoline
250mg
Supports cognitive clarity by aiding neurotransmitter synthesis and healthy brain energy metabolism.
Taurine
200mg
Helps maintain cellular balance, stress resilience, and smooth neural communication under strain.
Magnesium Bisglycinate
25mg
Contributes to calm energy, muscle relaxation, and optimal nerve signaling without heaviness.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
500mg
Supports energy production in cells, promoting endurance, clarity, and metabolic resilience.
Sodium
157mg
Replenishes essential electrolytes for stable hydration and sustained physical performance.
L-Cysteine
400mg
Aids antioxidant defenses and supports cellular recovery during high-demand moments.
Resveratrol
250mg
Offers strong antioxidant support to help protect cells and maintain overall vitality.
Potassium
104mg
Balances fluids and nerve function, helping muscles and cognition stay steady and responsive.
Calcium
21mg
Helps maintain muscle function, nerve activity, and steady physical rhythm under load.
Grape Seed Extract
100mg
Provides antioxidant reinforcement that supports circulation and cellular protection.
Coenzyme Q10
50mg
Enhances cellular energy output and supports healthy endurance and oxidative balance.
Vitamin C
500mg
Supports antioxidant activity and recovery, helping the body reset after extended exertion.
L-theanine
2mg
Supports neurotransmitter production to help maintain focus, cognitive performance, and neural resilience during stress.*
Curcumin
250mg
Offers antioxidant support that helps soothe the body and promote restorative nighttime balance.
Magnesium
30mg
Contributes to muscle relaxation, calm nervous system activity, and smoother sleep onset.
Zinc
2.3mg
Supports immune function and cellular repair during the body’s natural overnight recovery cycle.
Piperine
5mg
Enhances nutrient absorption and supports metabolic processes that aid restorative rest.
Melatonin
0.5mg
Helps signal the body’s natural sleep cycle, promoting smoother transition into rest.
Green Tea Extract
300mg
Provides antioxidant support to uplift clarity, metabolism, and post-experience steadiness.
Phosphatidylserine
300mg
Aids cognitive recovery, stress balance, and brain-cell communication after long demands.
L-Tryptophan
100mg
Supports serotonin production to help rebalance mood and restore emotional stability.
Vitamin B Complex
26.1mg
Fuels natural energy, neurotransmitter function, and overall recovery of brain and body systems.
Executives, parents and mindful explorers all over Europe rely on Afterglow.
Sustaining momentum?
Energy that doesn’t cost tomorrow’s clarity.
Trouble integrating your highs?
The experience was meaningful. The recovery shouldn’t erase it.
Still need to function the next day?
Calming the nervous system so sleep can return.
Scared of meeting what comes after?
Avoid Mondays with subtle anxiety and emotional flatness.
How to take afterglow?
6 hours before
Give your body a smooth runway.
At start
Get electrolytes so you feel refreshed.
Before sleep
Calm your mind and body before rest.
24 after
Support your Monday.
Afterglow
4.5
14 Reviews
Didn’t expect it to actually work
Honestly, I was a bit skeptical at first, but Afterglow really made a difference. Normally after a big night I feel anxious and super tired, but this time I woke up surprisingly okay — no crash, no heavy mood. I just needed a bit more sleep and felt completely fine the next day. Definitely keeping this in my weekend kit.
Comedown completely gone
Even though I love the connection substance, I used to avoid it, because of how I used to feel the days after. Very depressed, very foggy, could not focus. With Afterglow, it is all gone. Thank you for putting together the research, so we don't have to.
I usually have a hard time calming down…
I usually have a hard time calming down after a night out. Can’t sleep well and feel kinda off for a couple days after. Tried Afterglow and honestly, it helped a lot. Felt way more chill, slept better, and the next day I didn’t feel like trash for once. Didn’t think it’d work this well but yeah, I can really feel the difference.
Afterglow
4.5
14 Reviews
Didn’t expect it to actually work
Honestly, I was a bit skeptical at first, but Afterglow really made a difference. Normally after a big night I feel anxious and super tired, but this time I woke up surprisingly okay — no crash, no heavy mood. I just needed a bit more sleep and felt completely fine the next day. Definitely keeping this in my weekend kit.
Comedown completely gone
Even though I love the connection substance, I used to avoid it, because of how I used to feel the days after. Very depressed, very foggy, could not focus. With Afterglow, it is all gone. Thank you for putting together the research, so we don't have to.
I usually have a hard time calming down…
I usually have a hard time calming down after a night out. Can’t sleep well and feel kinda off for a couple days after. Tried Afterglow and honestly, it helped a lot. Felt way more chill, slept better, and the next day I didn’t feel like trash for once. Didn’t think it’d work this well but yeah, I can really feel the difference.
Afterglow
4.5
14 Reviews
Didn’t expect it to actually work
Honestly, I was a bit skeptical at first, but Afterglow really made a difference. Normally after a big night I feel anxious and super tired, but this time I woke up surprisingly okay — no crash, no heavy mood. I just needed a bit more sleep and felt completely fine the next day. Definitely keeping this in my weekend kit.
Comedown completely gone
Even though I love the connection substance, I used to avoid it, because of how I used to feel the days after. Very depressed, very foggy, could not focus. With Afterglow, it is all gone. Thank you for putting together the research, so we don't have to.
I usually have a hard time calming down…
I usually have a hard time calming down after a night out. Can’t sleep well and feel kinda off for a couple days after. Tried Afterglow and honestly, it helped a lot. Felt way more chill, slept better, and the next day I didn’t feel like trash for once. Didn’t think it’d work this well but yeah, I can really feel the difference.
