MCP correctly dosed on a true empty stomach at 05:30 AM and 03:00 PM. Zinc moved out of the coffee window. Psyllium removed entirely. The 4-day ON / 3-day OFF cycle is preserved.
Cycle & Mineral Rotation: Zinc (ON days): 12:00 PM with main meal — moved out of coffee window Zinc (OFF days): 06:30 AM — no MCP present, so coffee separation less critical Copper (OFF days): 12:00 PM — 6 hours after zinc
6-hour gap on OFF days ensures no competition for absorption.
MCP empty-stomach rule: Both MCP doses (05:30 AM and 03:00 PM) are timed to hit a true empty stomach. The 05:30 AM dose follows an overnight fast. The 03:00 PM dose comes 3 hours after the midday meal, allowing gastric emptying to complete. No food, coffee, or amino acids compete with MCP absorption.