Two days before your Initial Evaluation, discontinue ALL mineral, herbal and vitamin supplements, protein drinks, and probiotic supplements. If you are taking digestive aids, you may continue these as long as they do not contain any of the above supplemental nutrients.
For example: Suppose your Initial Evaluation is on a Tuesday. If you are taking supplements as part of your normal routine, do not take any after 9:00 a.m. on Sunday.

The day before your Initial Evaluation, drink lots of pure water! Finish all of your water no later than 7:30 p.m. the night before your Initial Evaluation. Here is the formula for "lots of water":
Drink at least half of your body weight in ounces of water the day before your Initial Evaluation.
For example: If you weigh 200 pounds, divide that in half to get 100 pounds.
Then drink 100 fluid ounces of water throughout the day.

The night before your Initial Evaluation, finish your dinner no later than 7:30 p.m., brush your teeth, finish your water, and then do not put anything in your mouth until after your tests the following morning. Here are some other do's and don't's:
-Don't eat anything salty for dinner as this will make you thirsty.
-If you are presently on any type of regular medication (for example: blood pressure medication or insulin), take your medication with only a small amount of water.
-Don't put anything in or around your mouth after 8:00 p.m. No toothpaste, mints, mouthwashes or mouth rinses, or anything else either at bedtime or the morning of the test. Don't use lipstick, chapstick, lotion or makeup around your mouth and lips. These things will significantly alter the results of the test by changing the chemistry of your mouth.
-Do not put any lotions or creams on your hands, arms, face, legs, or feet. Do not wear make-up foundation or powder on your face. You may wear eye make-up if you wish.
-Do not exercise within 6 hours of your arrival time.

Collect your first morning urine anytime after 3:00 AM in a clean, dry jar with a snug-fitting lid. If you live near the clinic, you can stop in and request a urine cup. One ounce of urine is sufficient. Try to obtain a midstream specimen, meaning, urinate a small amount first, then obtain the remaining urine in your cup or jar. Refrigerate until you are ready to leave for the clinic. DON'T FORGET YOUR URINE!!!