What did I expect? I didn't know what to expect. And I don't know if it's had any effect on anything except that after 5-7 days of a Plink Drink, I woke up feeling energetic rather than lethargic, it stayed with me all day, and I seem to have fewer aches and pains (I'm 79). Is there a direct cause-and-effect? I can't think of anything else I've changed, except just to drink more fluids, so for now, I'm committed to 12 oz of Plink a day. Because I'm buying fewer sodas, etc. at the store, I can justify the cost. And since I'm trying to just drink more than ever, that's a minimal expense.