the protocol
Supplement Testing Methodology
Same night. Same drinks. Same checks. The supplement is the only thing that changes.
8
shots of vodka
Costco-brand, with sparkling water
4
hours of drinking
one shot every 30 min, 6–10 p.m.
1
variable
the supplement under test
The protocol
Set the baseline
We run the same night with no supplement. Our baseline is a mild hangover: not terrible, not great.
Drink to the standard
Eight shots of Costco-brand vodka with sparkling water, one every half hour from 6 to 10 p.m.
Dose by the label
Taken exactly as the maker directs. After-drinking products go down right after the last drink.
Sleep and track it
Lights out around 11 p.m. A Whoop tracks total and restorative sleep. We note any overnight waking.
Check the morning
We compare against the baseline: headache, facial puffiness, gut irritation, getting out of bed.
Deliver the verdict
Did it live up to its claims? We weigh it against price, ease of use and side effects.
Every review reports
- Morning vs. baseline
- Sleep quality
- Side effects
- Price per serving
- Ease of use & taste
Drink responsibly.