I take 6 capsules after a large enough meal. This is the most effective dose that I have found. (The extra strength capsules will give me some distress. Fennel seeds will relieve the distress.) I can reduce the number of capsules, if I eat a vegan meals that day, e.g., a salad.
I just returned from a trip, in which I did not take my capsules. I missed them by the 2nd day of the 5-day trip. To overcome the missing Vitality Capsules, the 2 tbls of Castor Oil, which I did take with me, did help. ...