The science
Built for the before, during, and after
Demanding days and late nights ask a lot of the body. The Afterglow Protocol is built around four timed stages, from six hours before the start through to the days after.
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How the days after usually go
Illustrative. Shows the pattern people commonly describe, not measured results. Individual experiences vary.
The four-stage protocol

Prepare
Taken six hours before a demanding day. The stage most people would skip.
- Citicoline
- Taurine
- Magnesium Bisglycinate
- Grape Seed Extract
- Citicoline250 mgA precursor to phosphatidylcholine, a phospholipid found in cell membranes.Start clear-headed.Research: Citicoline & cognition (review)
- Taurine200 mgAn amino acid found naturally in the body and in the diet.Also found in meat and fish.Research: Taurine & healthy aging (Science) Taurine & metabolic health
- Magnesium Bisglycinate25 mgA highly absorbable form of magnesium.Bound to glycine for absorption.Research: Magnesium & sleep (study) Magnesium (NIH ODS)
- Grape Seed Extract100 mgAn extract rich in proanthocyanidin polyphenols.From grape seed, a winemaking by-product.Research: Grape seed extract (review) Grape seed extract (NCCIH)

Activate
Taken at the start, for the hours that ask the most.
- Acetyl-L-Carnitine
- L-Cysteine
- Electrolytes
- Resveratrol
- Coenzyme Q10
- Acetyl-L-Carnitine500 mgThe acetylated form of L-carnitine, an amino acid derivative.Also found in red meat.Research: Acetyl-L-Carnitine & cognition Carnitine (NIH ODS)
- L-Cysteine400 mgA sulphur-containing amino acid.Also found in eggs and poultry.Research: L-Cysteine & health (review) L-Cysteine & nervous system
- ElectrolytesNa, K, Mg, CaSodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium.The four minerals lost most readily through sweat.Research: Electrolytes (StatPearls) Electrolytes & exercise
- Resveratrol250 mgA polyphenol found in grapes and berries.Also found in grape skin.Research: Resveratrol & health (review)
- Coenzyme Q1050 mgA compound the body produces naturally.Also found in oily fish and organ meat.Research: Coenzyme Q10 (StatPearls)

Wind down
Taken before sleep, the part of the whole thing you have the most control over.
- Curcumin + Piperine
- L-Theanine
- Vitamin C
- Melatonin
- Zinc
- Curcumin + Piperine250 mg + 5 mgThe principal compound in turmeric, paired with piperine from black pepper.From turmeric root and black pepper.Research: Curcumin bioavailability Curcumin + piperine (study)
- L-Theanine300 mgAn amino acid found in tea leaves.Also found in green tea.Research: L-Theanine & relaxation L-Theanine & sleep
- Vitamin C500 mgContributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress and to normal collagen formation.As ascorbic acid.Research: Vitamin C (NIH ODS) Vitamin C & health (review)
- Melatonin0.5 mgA hormone the body produces naturally.For adult use only.Research: Melatonin & sleep (review) Melatonin (NCCIH)
- Zinc2.3 mgContributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.Also found in shellfish, seeds and wholegrains.Research: Zinc (NIH ODS) Zinc & cognition (review)

Recover
Taken a full day later, when most people have stopped paying attention.
- L-Tryptophan
- Phosphatidylserine
- B-Vitamin Complex
- Omega-3
- Green Tea Leaf Extract
- L-Tryptophan100 mgAn essential amino acid, also found in eggs, oats and cheese.If you take antidepressants, speak to your doctor before use.
- Phosphatidylserine300 mgA phospholipid found in cell membranes.Also found in soy, white beans and egg yolk.Research: Phosphatidylserine & cognition Phosphatidylserine (review)
- B-Vitamin ComplexB3, B5, B6, B9, B12 · 26.1 mgContributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the normal function of the nervous system.Vitamins B3, B5, B6, B9, B12.Research: B-vitamins & cognition (review)
- Omega-3EPA and DHA from fish oil. Contains fish.From sustainably sourced fish oil.Research: Omega-3 (NIH ODS)
- Green Tea Leaf Extract300 mgAn extract of green tea leaf, containing naturally occurring caffeine.From Camellia sinensis leaf.Research: Green Tea (review)
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Contains a small amount of naturally occurring caffeine from green tea extract, and fish (from sustainable fish oil). Melatonin: for adult use only; may cause drowsiness. Consult a healthcare professional if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.