@rwinney Amen. Anything can be tweaked a bit because we are all so different. Five of something may work well for you, but 4 works better for me. I think the pharmaceuticals make the rules, mainly because they don't use the stuff and just want to make money. When I first read about "The Protocol" on Connect I got very excited. Then I looked it up and found it was a VERY EXPENSIVE program and there was a certain way to take it and how it must be followed. I did not nor will I try it. After I saw you had to pay for certain "Beneficial" ingredients I thought of it as a money making possibly scam. When it was first shared on here it sounded more like a program anyone could be involved in. I am very hesitant about "The Protocol". If someone uses it, can afford it and it works for them then a thumbs up to them. I did see my pain management doctor today and she talked about the nerve simulator many of you had talked about. My pain is off the charts especially at night. If I were not connected to Connect I would not have had an idea about what she was talking about. Can I get more information from someone using it- pros/cons. I know this information is already on here, but I am lazy today and don't want to go back and look. Thank you. I do not mean to offend anyone on my thoughts about "The Protocol" If it works continue taking it..