 | What is Sob'r-K? Sob'r-K is made from a patented type of activated
carbon. Sob'r-K is the highest quality vegetable carbon made. Sob'r-K
is completely manufactured and packaged in the U.S.A. |
| How long has Sob'r-K been on the market? Sob'r-K (formerly
Alcosorb) was invented in 1986. We spent 10 years testing Sob'r-K.
Sob'r-K went on the market June 1996. |
| Can I get the same effects from another type of activated carbon?
NO. The types of carbons are countless, our type with its specific
particle and pore size is proven to be most effective for the
adverse effects of alcohol. Sob'r-K is a super activated carbon.
Most activated carbon that you can buy is in grandular form. Sob'r-K
is the finest super activated carbon on the market. |
| How does Sob'r-K work? Somewhat like a water filter. You take two
pills prior to drinking and then two pills after each two drinks.
Sob'r-K is absorbed into your lower stomach and small intestines and
as the alcohol works its way through your body, Sob'r-K acts as a
filter taking out all the impurities. We found it is not the alcohol
that causes all the adverse side effects but the impurities
(congeners) found in the alcohol. |
| How will I feel the next day? You will feel great. As you sleep
Sob'r-K will clean out your system of all those impurities that
cause hangovers.. |
| Won't coffee do the same? NO, the caffeine in coffee is a
stimulant and will only keep you from getting a good night sleep. As
stated in May 2001, Herbs for Health, "Caffeine and alcohol may
not actually cause ulcers, but they can definitely make matters
worse. Alcohol, even in moderate amount, intensifies the risk of
bleeding." |
| What about an herbal remedy? I would ask to see a study for each
herb and how it interacts with alcohol. For example there is an
herbal remedy that uses ginseng. Ginseng will thin the blood. Since
alcohol will thin the blood I would be careful of mixing alcohol
with such a product. Also, make sure the remedy is made and package
in the USA. Besides asking for their studies, ask to see their
patent and the FDA documentation. |
| Can't I just take aspirins or non-aspirin pain relievers? You
should never mix acetominophen (commonly found in most pain
relievers) and alcohol. The mixture of alcohol and acetominophen can
greatly increase the damage to your liver. A recent study shows that
mixing aspirins and alcohol can more than double the chances of
stomach bleeding. "Given that the liver uses large amounts of
glutathione to detoxify alcohol, one of themost dangerous things you
can do is take acetaminophen for hangover." --Boosting the
liver's detoxifying power, Dr. R Rountree |
| What if I'm unhappy with Sob'r-K? Mail us the empty package and we
will refund your money. NO other hangover cure will make that offer. |
| Why should I sell Sob'r-K? Besides making money, your customers
will wake up the next day remembering what a great time they had at
your establishment. We found that if customers take Sob'r-K when
they go out on Friday Night, they are more willing to go out again
on Saturday night. |
| Is Sob'r-K FDA approved? NO, because it is NOT a drug. Sob'r-K is
an all natural food supplement. We make no claims except for what is
on our patent. |
| What are the side effects of Sob'r-K? NONE, as stated in the book
"Activated Charcoal in Medical Applications, Pg. 166, Charcoal
is harmless." |
| Will Sob'r-K reduce my blood alcohol level? Sob'r-K may reduce
your blood alcohol level, but we make no claims except as a hangover
cure. |
| If I take Sob'r-K will I still get the "high feeling"
from drinking? You will still feel the high, but you will feel much
more in control. |
| Who has endorsed Sob'r-K? Dr. Schaefer, (featured in "Omni
Mag."; seen on the "Today Show"; called the
"Indiana Jones of Taverns"; and the world's leading expert
on alcohol use), states, "Sob'r-K really works, its the only
hangover pill that has my approval". |
| Sob'r-K studies done by Dr. J. Erickson can be found and
referenced in the book Activated Charcoal in Medical Applications by
Dr. D. Cooney on page 236 & 237. |
Please send all questions to: LifeStyle Marketing Inc. PO Box 6425,
St. Paul MN 55106, or call toll free 1-888-774-2760 or (651) 774-2760,
Fax (651) 776-8997 or Email at info@lsm-inc.com.
Sob'r-K is a trademark of LifeStyle Marketing Inc. Frequent Ask
Questions Sob'r-K (tm)
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