What to Eat Before and After EBOO

Simple nutrition, hydration and supplement-timing tips to help your EBOO session go smoothly and your recovery feel better.

Quick Answer: What to Eat Before and After EBOO

What to eat before and after EBOO is simple: before, hydrate well for two to three days and eat a balanced meal with protein one to two hours before your appointment – never arrive fasting. After, keep hydrating, add electrolytes, and eat protein-rich, colorful whole foods while limiting alcohol and sugar for at least 24 hours. Ask your clinician about timing for high-dose antioxidant supplements such as IV vitamin C or glutathione, which many ozone protocols schedule around, not right before, treatment.

Key Takeaways

Hydrate for two to three days before your session
Eat a balanced meal with protein one to two hours before – never arrive fasting
Ask about timing for high-dose vitamin C or glutathione
After EBOO, focus on water, electrolytes, protein and colorful whole foods
Limit alcohol, sugar and intense exercise for about 24 hours

Before EBOO: 48 Hours Out

Before EBOO: The Day of Your Session

Eat a balanced meal 1–2 hours before: protein + complex carbs + healthy fat (e.g., eggs and whole-grain toast, or a chicken and rice bowl)
Drink 16–24 oz of water in the hours before arriving
Avoid a very heavy, greasy meal right before treatment
Bring a snack and water for afterward
Continue prescribed medications unless told otherwise

Supplement Timing

Ozone therapy works partly by delivering a small, controlled oxidative signal. Very high doses of antioxidants taken right before treatment – such as IV vitamin C or high-dose glutathione – may blunt that signal, so many ozone protocols schedule them for another time. Everyday food-based antioxidants are not a concern. Don’t stop anything your physician prescribed; bring your full supplement list to your screening and we’ll give you a personalized timing plan.

After EBOO: The First 24–48 Hours

Rehydrate with water and electrolytes
Refuel with protein: fish, eggs, poultry, legumes, Greek yogurt
Load up on colorful vegetables, berries and leafy greens
Include healthy fats: olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds
Limit alcohol, added sugar and ultra-processed foods
Rest, sleep well, and keep exercise light for about 24 hours

Feeling tired or flu-like after a session, especially with Lyme disease or mold illness? That can happen for 24–72 hours. Rest, hydrate, eat simply, and let us know. See the full EBOO aftercare checklist.

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EBOO Nutrition FAQs

Should I fast before EBOO?

No. Eat a balanced meal with protein one to two hours before your appointment. Arriving fasted or dehydrated makes IV access harder and increases the chance of feeling lightheaded.

Can I take vitamin C before ozone therapy?

Many ozone protocols avoid high-dose vitamin C, especially IV vitamin C, right before treatment because it may blunt ozone’s effect. Ask your clinician for timing specific to your plan; food sources of vitamin C are fine.

What should I eat after EBOO?

Focus on water and electrolytes, protein, colorful vegetables and fruit, and healthy fats. Limit alcohol, sugar and processed foods for at least 24 hours.

Can I drink coffee before EBOO?

A normal cup of coffee is usually fine, but it does not replace water. Make sure you are well hydrated, since caffeine can mildly increase fluid loss.

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