Frequently asked questions
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What exactly is Afterglow?
Afterglow is a business that supports, protects & empowers people who do psychedelic experiences in order to explore their minds, improve mental health, deepen connections and experiment with longevity and high quality of living into high ages.
Afterglow Recovery Protocol is a full recovery supplement pack used as an integral part of an upgraded set & setting environment that enhances, protects & supplements your brain during a serotonin flood, to crash, to mid-week low, to rebound. It reduces oxidative and mitochondrial damage, improves subjective comedown and mid-week crash and supports membrane and cognitive function.
Simply put, we help the body with the stress of an intense psychedelic experience and help the mind to get back to normal faster.
1. How do I take Afterglow mini packs?
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.
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. Are Afterglow supplements safe to take with any substances?
Afterglow Recovery Protocol is engineered for MDMA, but work with other psychedelics too.
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 reduce the risk of overdose.
4. 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.
5. Can I take the whole Afterglow protocol even if I don’t take anything else (no substances, no alcohol)?
Absolutely. Afterglow works as a standalone support ritual. Many use it for recovery after emotional breakthroughs, dance marathons, or just to feel more grounded.
6. When should I take the Extension of the Afterglow protocol?
If your night gets longer the Extension Pack is your safety net. It’s designed to support your body during extended experiences, helping you stay balanced, clear-headed, and nourished when things go into overtime.
Best move? Have it on hand just in case. You’ll thank yourself later.
7. What if I forget to take one of the Afterglow mini packs?
Afterglow was designed with intention. Each pack supports a specific phase for a reason. If you miss a dose, don’t stack or guess. Take it as planned, or simply skip it.
This isn’t about rigid rules, but about respecting the rhythm your body actually benefits from. Timing matters here.
8. Is there caffeine or stimulants in any Afterglow pack?
Only a mild amount of naturally occurring caffeine from green tea extract (in the Bonus Round and The Afterglow Phase packs). It’s there for antioxidant support and cellular energy, not for jitters or keeping you up all night.
9. Can I take multiple Afterglow packs at once?
We designed each pack to work best when taken at its specific time. That’s where the real magic lies. Doubling up won’t double the effect. And just a heads-up: The Afterglow Phase mini pack (the one for integration) must be taken at least 24 hours after your experience.
Trust the rhythm. We built it that way for a reason.
10. Is Afterglow vegan or allergen-free?
Not fully. Some mini packs contain omega-3 from sustainably sourced fish oil included for its powerful benefits and superior bioavailability (your body absorbs it better this way). While Afterglow isn’t vegan, we’ve carefully avoided common allergens like soy, gluten, and dairy. No weird fillers, no artificial stuff, just ingredients that pull their weight.
11. Is Afterglow safe?
Yes! Afterglow contains only legal, food-grade supplements and vitamins. It’s designed to support your wellness before, during, and after intense experiences. Nothing more, nothing less.
12. What is Afterglow refund policy?
You have the right to return unopened products within 14 days of receiving your order.
To be eligible for a refund:
– Items must be unused, unopened, and in original packaging.
– Items bought as a bundle can only be returned in full.
– Items must not be returned more than 14 days after delivery.
Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless the item is damaged or incorrect.
Email support@feelafterglow.com to initiate a return.
Damaged or Incorrect Items:
Contact us within 3 days of delivery with a photo and description if your item arrives damaged or incorrect. We’ll arrange a refund or replacement.
13. Which countries are you shipping to?
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.
