We Have FAQs!

We Have FAQs!

Posted on 22. Feb, 2012 by in Best Secrets

In order to better help our readers, we have started a FAQ section. Some of you arrive here through a Google search and don’t realize that we have answered these questions a lot of times. We try to help and try to answer the questions you ask in Comments and Contact Us as soon as we can, but this will help all of us and you can get your answers instantly. 🙂 We will be adding more questions in the next few days and will keep updating, so stay tuned and bookmark the page. There is a link at the very top of the page, and also in the sidebar. Let us know what you think. Does this help?

493 Responses to “We Have FAQs!”

  1. Dana

    11. Jun, 2015

    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

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  2. Erin

    08. Jun, 2015

    Can I drink seltzer water while on the 10day?

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  3. lauren

    01. Jun, 2015

    can i start another challenge if i am only 2 weeks out of my last? is it really that forbidden?

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    • Healthy Girl

      19. Jun, 2015

      @ Lauren,
      Every 90 days you can do the cleanse, but you can continue with Phase 2 indefinitely.

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  4. Brittany

    27. May, 2015

    I accidentally went off plan and my first two days had a meal replacement. Shake plus the fiber is this a big problem?

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  5. Dave

    22. May, 2015

    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?

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    • Healthy Girl

      19. Jun, 2015

      @Dave,
      Just use a smaller amount when mixing. There is a best by date on bottom of your canister.

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  6. Erin

    13. May, 2015

    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!

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  7. Veronica

    27. Apr, 2015

    Can I take spark after 1 month of the expiration date?

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  8. Sharon

    26. Apr, 2015

    I see you can’t use sunflower oil, can you eat sunflower seeds for a snack?

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  9. Diana

    23. Apr, 2015

    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?

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  10. kindle

    23. Apr, 2015

    Do i have to work out to lose weight with thermo plus?

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    • Healthy Girl

      19. Jun, 2015

      @kindle,
      Working out will enhance your results, but it is not required.

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  11. Z

    14. Apr, 2015

    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!

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    • Healthy Girl

      19. Jun, 2015

      @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.

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  12. cindy

    13. Apr, 2015

    Do I include the water used for the drinks (spark, cleanse, meal replacement) for the water recommended or in addition?

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  13. Amy

    07. Apr, 2015

    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?

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  14. Angelina

    31. Mar, 2015

    How do I read the BB date? Mine says BB1116. I want to make sure my Catalyst isn’t expired please.

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  15. bethany

    31. Mar, 2015

    Can you take multivitamins while doing yhe 24 day challenge

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    • Healthy Girl

      19. Jun, 2015

      @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.

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  16. Mayra

    26. Mar, 2015

    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??

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    • Healthy Girl

      19. Jun, 2015

      @ 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.

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  17. Sara

    13. Mar, 2015

    Can I do the MNS3 for one month or is it necessary to take a break after the 14 day period?

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    • Healthy Girl

      15. Mar, 2015

      @ 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.

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      • Michele

        18. Jun, 2015

        Is there a reason that I cannot take MNS 3 and the herbal cleanse at the same time?

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        • Healthy Girl

          19. Jun, 2015

          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.

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  18. max losey

    04. Mar, 2015

    will advocare exchange expired product?

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    • Healthy Girl

      15. Mar, 2015

      Products can be returned if unopened within Best By date.

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  19. Briana

    20. Feb, 2015

    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.

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    • Healthy Girl

      23. Feb, 2015

      @ Briana,
      Check with your doctor about taking any medications.

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  20. Yashira

    18. Feb, 2015

    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?

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  21. eric

    16. Feb, 2015

    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.

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  22. Patty

    16. Feb, 2015

    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?

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  23. Kristi

    12. Feb, 2015

    I accidentally took the fiber drink on day 4, do I just keep going?

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  24. Tiffany

    27. Jan, 2015

    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?

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  25. Amber

    27. Jan, 2015

    Can I take just the fiber drink and MNSC packets together?

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    • Healthy Girl

      27. Jan, 2015

      @ Amber,
      If you are doing the 24 Day Challenge you take these products at different times with additional items.

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      • amber

        31. Jan, 2015

        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.

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  26. nicole

    21. Jan, 2015

    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)??

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    • Healthy Girl

      21. Jan, 2015

      @ Nicole,
      Bottom of the box or side of bottle lists a BB date (Best By).

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  27. brittany

    07. Jan, 2015

    I acidentally took the MNS3 on day one what should I do when i actually have to use that one i took?

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    • Healthy Girl

      07. Jan, 2015

      Just continue on. You can order more MNS now to be able to have some for your last day of challenge and going forward.

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  28. Ashley

    19. Nov, 2014

    can you do the 10 day cleanse while taking amoxicillin or should you wait until after you’re off the antibiotic?

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  29. Haylee

    18. Nov, 2014

    I have a canister of spark that says it expired in August 2014. Is that the “sell” date or should it be discared?

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  30. Deanna

    08. Nov, 2014

    How long past the expiration date are the Advocare products good for?

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  31. Jp

    01. Nov, 2014

    If my product says best by a certain date, how past due can u still consume them?

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  32. kerri

    12. Oct, 2014

    Can you take mns, carbease, thermoplus, or omegaplex while on antibiotics

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  33. Shanique

    12. Oct, 2014

    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!,

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    • Healthy Girl

      02. Jan, 2015

      @ Shanique,
      You can call Advocare Corporate to check on dates.

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  34. Nikki

    09. Oct, 2014

    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?

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    • Healthy Girl

      07. Jan, 2015

      @ Nikki,
      There is a Best By Date on bottom of package.

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  35. Sarah

    29. Sep, 2014

    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?

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  36. Alison

    20. Sep, 2014

    Can I do the Herbal cleanse when I am on blood pressure medication and thyroid medication?

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  37. Michele

    07. Aug, 2014

    How critical is it if I don’t wait 30 minutes after taking pill package before I eat?

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    • Healthy Girl

      09. Aug, 2014

      @ Michele,
      Try to wait at least 20 minutes so you are not taking them with food. 30 is best.

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  38. Anna

    31. Jul, 2014

    Many people have suggested mixing the herbal cleanse with Crystal Light. Is Crystal Light allowed during the cleanse?

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  39. Haley

    30. Jul, 2014

    Does the water you mix with Spark count towards your total daily recommended ounces of water?

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    • Healthy Girl

      04. Aug, 2014

      @ Haley,
      If you can drink the water in addition, it wold be better. 🙂

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  40. mary

    23. Jul, 2014

    I’m on the second day of the cleanse and have a horrible headache. Any suggestions on what I can do?

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    • Healthy Girl

      05. Aug, 2014

      @ Mary,
      Did you have your Spark? Drink lots of water. If it persists, check with your doctor.

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