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FAQ’s

Dietary supplement related questions and answers

Are supplements drugs?

No, but Algonot is proud to check the source, amount and purity (95-98%) using certified, independent laboratories and obtain a Certificate of Free Sale for export from the FDA.

What are the benefits of the Algonot supplements?

Supplements cannot have treatment claims. However, each supplement was formulated using patented combinations of natural molecules based on many years of research, clinical studies and hundreds of scientific publications.

What do I do if I cannot swallow the capsules?

You can make a small hole and squeeze the content in some apple sauce, honey, or yogurt unless there is casein sensitivity. The contents do not dissolve in water, juice, or milk. However, you can also try the NeuroProtek Low Phenol Liquid of which one dropperful under the tongue is roughly equivalent to one softgel.

Do your products contain porcine gelatin or bovine gelatin?

All of our most recent products, contain bovine and not porcine gelatin, except for ViralProtek is formulated in vegetarian capsules and the NeuroProtek Low Phenol Liquid, which do not contain gelatin. Algonot’s production team is working hard to switch animal gelatin to vegetable gelatin in the near future.

Is lecithin only in the shell of the capsule or inside the content?

Lecithin is only in the shell so if you squeeze the content of the capsule, it is left behind.

I am sensitive to citrus juice. Will I react to luteolin from grapefruit extract?

Most likely no because luteolin is >98% pure, but it is always recommended that one starts with one capsule or its content and increase over time.

Does the luteolin from grapefruit seed interact with drugs as has been reported for grapefruit juice?

The drug interactions are with the juice that can affect liver enzymes. Luteolin is from grapefruit seeds and is >98% pure, hence very unlikely it will have any interactions.
However, all polyphenolic compounds can affect liver metabolism at high doses and it is recommended that the total amount of any polyphenols (grape seed extract,mluteolin, quercetin, curcumin, resveratrol, bioflavonoids, soy flavonoids etc) should not exceed 1,500 mg/day, especially in individuals who are “slow” metabolizers (mutations in the MAO, COMT and CYP3A4 enzymes)

Why do the softgel capsules contain olive pomace oil?

Flavonoids such as luteolin and quercetin are absorbed from the intestine less than 10% in powder form. Formulating them in olive pomace oil certified for human consumption (oleic acid content less than 1%) increases intestinal absorption 3-5 times and you also get the benefit of the unsaturated oil known to be cardioprotective.

How many capsules should I be using?

It is best to start with one capsule per day with some food and increase to two capsules in the morning and two in the evening over a week or so depending on tolerability and symptom severity. It is advisable not to exceed 4 capsules per day without asking your health provider because taking more may depend on what other supplements and medications you are taking, as well as on the activity of your liver metabolizing enzymes.

How long can I be taking these supplements?

You can be taking them as long as there is a benefit and there are no sensitivities or adverse effect.

Are there any similar products in the market?

Not really. Many products may claim to have some of the active ingredients, but no products have all of them in the right combination or formulated in olive pomace oil. Please read the following publication:
Theoharides TC. Luteolin supplements: All that glitters is not gold. Biofactors. 2021 Mar;47(2):242-244. doi: 10.1002/biof.1689. Epub 2020 Nov 7. PMID: 33159817.

Can the supplements be used together with the skin lotion GentleDerm?

Yes. In fact, there may be synergistic effect because the key ingredient in the skin lotion, tetrametoxyflavone, is more potent than either luteolin and quercetin and has been shown to inhibit release of inflammatory molecules. Applying to the temples would also increase absorption directly temporal (brain) blood vessels.

Is the skin lotion safe to use on babies and on the face?

Yes, you may use it on your baby’s face as long as you avoid open wounds and the eye area. 

Which product and what dose would be appropriate for a toddler with developmental and speech delay?

A lot depends on presence of allergies, hyperactivity, phenol intolerance, weight etc.
In the absence of the above information, it is safer to start with one softgel or its content of NeuroProtek-Low Phenol mixed in applesauce, honey or hummus for one week and then advance to one twice per day if the child is about 20 kg or more. Otherwise, one dropperful of NeuroProtek-Low Phenol Liquid, twice per day in some juice or mixed with flavored cod liver oil or administered directly under the tongue. Depending on how low or high functioning the child is, it may take 1-3 months to see any benefit starting with improved eye contact, patience, following commands and sociability. Language improvement takes longer and may require additional support such as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) or calcium folinate depending on the levels of serum folic acid and the presence of MTHFR mutations.

Which of your products are designed to be taken together and are safe to be taken together?

All of the products are safe to be combined. If brain fog is present, BrainGain can be safely added with any of the products.

How can I know if I am sensitive to phenols and should take the lower phenol version of NeuroProtek instead of the regular formula?

You’re probably sensitive to phenols if you get hype after eating chocolate or berries, but the best way is to be tested for any polymorphism )mutations) in the enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO).

My product arrived hot ; will it be negatively affected or not be as effective?

Every effort is made to have products shipped with ice packs during hot summer months. However, the worst that can happen is to have the softgels stick to each other, but they can get dislodged if you place the bottle in the refrigerator for 10-15 min and then shake it hard.

What is the name of the 3rd party lab that tests your products? What do they test for?

Eurofins
https://www.eurofinsus.com/consumer-product-testing

If I squeeze the contents out of the capsule, how many capsules will it take to equal a full dose.

Two softgels because some is left behind and some is destroyed by the acid in the stomach.

I have found that freezing the capsules and then cutting away the gelcap is easiest for me to get all the contents out. Will freezing the capsule change the effectiveness?

No effect.

Are products still effective after the expiration date?

They should be good for at least six months past the date indicated. An expiration date is NOT mandated by the FDA for dietary supplements. The proper term should be “best used by that date”.

Is it better to take the products with food or on an empty stomach?

Algonot products can be taken with or without food.

I know it has been suggested that I take in the morning and afternoon, but can I take
the product in the afternoon and evening instead?

It is best to spread the dosage out because the active ingredients are removed from the body after 8 hours.

The date on the box and bottle of the NeuroProtek Liquid indicates that it has expired,
Is this true?

No. That is the date of manufacture, not the expiration date.

Are there any known drug interactions with any of your products?

None known, but polyphenols could inhibit liver metabolic enzymes.

What negative symptoms might I experience while taking your products?

None except some transient irritability if you are phenol intolerant, and possibly some stomach irritation if you are not used to olive oil products.

Can I get product samples to try before I purchase a whole bottle that is not returnable?

We do offer samples to eligible customers like health professionals, pharmacies as well as dietary supplement stores.

In the case of IC, where on my body would I use the GentleDerm?

Around the external genitalia area if there is vulvodynia.

Are your products safe for my pet to take? If so, which ones and what dosage?

Yes, especially FibroProtek for allergies and CystoProtek for feline bladder issues.
It would be safe to try one softgel per 20 lb weight per day, but do not exceed four softgels/day.

Why are the gelcaps a different color now?

The color used to be caramel, but it has been switched for good to natural fruit color to avoid sugars.