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I took my herbal cleanse pills this morning not paying attention can I still have my fiber drink and spark. I feel like my day is ruined lol
Can I drink seltzer water while on the 10day?
Plain seltzer is fine.
can i start another challenge if i am only 2 weeks out of my last? is it really that forbidden?
@ Lauren,
Every 90 days you can do the cleanse, but you can continue with Phase 2 indefinitely.
I accidentally went off plan and my first two days had a meal replacement. Shake plus the fiber is this a big problem?
@ Brittany,
Continue on.
Hi,
I use the spark energy drink mix. However, I tend to use very little of it due to my sensitivity of caffeine. I tend to not use all of one scoop in one day. How long will the drink stay good before spoiling?
@Dave,
Just use a smaller amount when mixing. There is a best by date on bottom of your canister.
Hello, I’m beginning the Cleanse phase & wanted to know why exactly I wouldn’t receive the best results (as per your reply to Eric) if I used meal replacement shakes or bars for both my breakfast and lunch? How will this alter my weight loss results?
Thanks so much!
Can I take spark after 1 month of the expiration date?
@ Veronica,
IT is a best by date, not an expiration.
I see you can’t use sunflower oil, can you eat sunflower seeds for a snack?
@ Sharon,
Use raw almonds instead for best results.
I got the advocare clense a few months ago and I was finally going to do it and noticed it expired in November 🙁 Will advocare replace the product? Is it safe to still use it?
@ Diana,
Talk to your distributor.
Do i have to work out to lose weight with thermo plus?
@kindle,
Working out will enhance your results, but it is not required.
I take a women’s multi, vitamin D, probiotic, fish oil, folic acid daily, while doing the 24 day challenge can I continue to take the multi, vitamin D & folic? I know the probiotic & fish oil are incorporated right away in the plan. Thanks!
@Z,
Be sure that your pills do not have sugar added. You can take them during the cleanse, but not during Phase 2 as the strip pack will have necessary vitamins.
Do I include the water used for the drinks (spark, cleanse, meal replacement) for the water recommended or in addition?
@ Cindy,
In addition.
If I do the lean in 13 program, do I have to use the muscle gain shakes? Is there something I can eat/drink/take in replace of that?
@ Amy,
We only advise on the challenge.
How do I read the BB date? Mine says BB1116. I want to make sure my Catalyst isn’t expired please.
@ Angelina,
That means Best By 11/16. You are fine.
Can you take multivitamins while doing yhe 24 day challenge
@Bethany,
Be sure that your pills do not have sugar added. You can take them during the cleanse, but not during Phase 2 as the strip pack will have necessary vitamins.
I am really bad at taking pills and I’m having a horrible time taking the cleanse pills and have not been taking all the pills?? What happens if you don’t take them?? Is there something else i can take??
@ Mayra,
Those with difficulty swallowing may chew or crush most AdvoCare caplets and tablets. One exception is ActoTherm SR, the thermogenic component in the first color packet of the MNS® 3 strip pack. Since the ActoTherm SR caplet is formulated using sustained-release technology, chewing or crushing the caplet interferes with the extended-release mechanism and results in more rapid release of the ingredients. Capsules may be opened and sprinkled on food.
Can I do the MNS3 for one month or is it necessary to take a break after the 14 day period?
@ Sara,
We have used MNS3 for years. We just do Phase 2 as our norm, and do the cleanse every 90 days. No break for MNS, but don’t use when you repeat the cleanse in 90 days.
Is there a reason that I cannot take MNS 3 and the herbal cleanse at the same time?
Advocare recommends discontinuing all thermogenic products (MNS® color packets, ThermoPlus™ and AdvoCare Slim®) when using Herbal Cleanse. All other AdvoCare products may be continued but should be taken several hours after consuming the Fiber Drink so that optimal intestinal absorption of nutrients can occur.
will advocare exchange expired product?
Products can be returned if unopened within Best By date.
Can I take cold medicine / Mucinex or antibiotics while on the cleanse? I can tell I have a sinus infection but scared to take anything with the pro-biotics and herbal cleanse pills.
@ Briana,
Check with your doctor about taking any medications.
I just started the challenge and I forgot to take the Herbal Cleanse pills. Would i just continue to take them nightly and use all 7 and just be a day behind with them or skip it day 1 of pills and take the remaining 6 nightly?
@Yashir,
Take the remaining 6.
What do you think about having two shakes a day and only one meal. Not all days just some days. It would be easier at work. Construction industry.
@ Eric,
For best results use only one meal.
I accidentally took the probiotic pack on the first day of the ten day cleanse. I read the packet wrong. What do I do on days 4-10 since ill be minus one pack? Will it still work?
@ Patty,
Just continue on.
I accidentally took the fiber drink on day 4, do I just keep going?
@ Kristi,
That is correct – just keep going.
What’s an alternative meal to the meal replacement shake? I didn’t realize I would need them for the last 14 mornings and already used 4. What’s something I can eat in its place on the last few mornings?
@ Tiffany,
Use hard boiled eggs and fruit.
Can I take just the fiber drink and MNSC packets together?
@ Amber,
If you are doing the 24 Day Challenge you take these products at different times with additional items.
i meant off the challenge..I know that you cant do the herbal cleanse with the mns packets but i meant just the fiber drink.. since you’re allowed to take that everyday. I found that both the mns packets and the fiber drink helped me more than anything.
@ Amber,
You can use them.
how can you tell when advocare PILLs like catalyst expire? How long after that date can you take them? What happens with supplements like thermoplus and catalyst or carb ease if you take it after the best by date? (which I cant find)??
@ Nicole,
Bottom of the box or side of bottle lists a BB date (Best By).
I acidentally took the MNS3 on day one what should I do when i actually have to use that one i took?
Just continue on. You can order more MNS now to be able to have some for your last day of challenge and going forward.
can you do the 10 day cleanse while taking amoxicillin or should you wait until after you’re off the antibiotic?
@ Ashley,
Check with your doctor.
I have a canister of spark that says it expired in August 2014. Is that the “sell” date or should it be discared?
@Haylee,
It is the Best By date.
How long past the expiration date are the Advocare products good for?
If my product says best by a certain date, how past due can u still consume them?
Can you take mns, carbease, thermoplus, or omegaplex while on antibiotics
@ Kerri,
You need to check with your doctor.
I just noticed that my herbal cleanse and MNS max just expired..(February and August). I still have more than have a box left…can I still use it? Please say yes!,
@ Shanique,
You can call Advocare Corporate to check on dates.
I’ve had my cleanse for awhile and haven’t used it. Do the have an expiration date? If so, where can I find it?
@ Nikki,
There is a Best By Date on bottom of package.
I work nights 3 days a week and I go back to a day schedule when I am not working. What is the best thing to do. Take the pills/fiber drink etc. at the time it says, ie: herbal cleanse at night no matter if I work or if I’m going to bed. Or should I adjust it based on my schedule? i.e. Take herbal cleanse when I actually go to sleep at 8am. But then another day I’ll take it at night when I don’t work. Has anyone who works nights actually done this?
@ Sarah,
When you wake, start your “day”.
Can I do the Herbal cleanse when I am on blood pressure medication and thyroid medication?
@ Alison,
Please check with your doctor.
How critical is it if I don’t wait 30 minutes after taking pill package before I eat?
@ Michele,
Try to wait at least 20 minutes so you are not taking them with food. 30 is best.
Many people have suggested mixing the herbal cleanse with Crystal Light. Is Crystal Light allowed during the cleanse?
@ Anna,
For best results, use only water.
Does the water you mix with Spark count towards your total daily recommended ounces of water?
@ Haley,
If you can drink the water in addition, it wold be better. 🙂
I’m on the second day of the cleanse and have a horrible headache. Any suggestions on what I can do?
@ Mary,
Did you have your Spark? Drink lots of water. If it persists, check with your doctor.