I took as directed but didn't notice any difference in my body's feeling nor any extra energy, nor any change in my body's "output" ie:urine/bowel. It was rather expensive for me but I purchased because of the good reviews and so-called list of ingredients. I wasn't expecting a brand new me, but with other restoring OTCs you normally go through some cleansing bodily "output" of some sort, not so with this, for me anyways. Could've been just my body, I truly don't know, but this product isn't for me. The capsules are what some may say are huge, but I'm use to taking lots of medication whether capsules or solid pills so not a problem for me to take or swallow. I didn't notice any certain flavor nor scent.