Hi Lou, welcome to the forum!
Whenever a dose is mentioned, such as “3 drop dose” then it means the number of MMS1 drops, and does NOT include the number of activator drops. If you have 50% citric acid, which is what most is these days, then you use them 1:1 with the MMS1 drops. So for a 3 drop dose you put 3 drops of MMS1 into your glass, then 3 drops of 50% citric acid swish or stir for 20 seconds (till yellow possibly tending to brownish), then add .5-1 cup of water or juice.
If you are going to add DMSO to the dose, then you add the same number of DMSO drops as you have of MMS1 drops. So for a 3 drop dose, you add the 3 drops MMS1 and 3 drops citric acid, let activate 20 seconds, then add 3 drops of DMSO, wait 3 minutes, then add .5-1 cup of water/juice. You add the same number of DMSO drops as MMS1 after the initial activation, then wait the additional activation of 3 minutes, then add the water or juice. However, I have been able to add the DMSO after the initial activation and not have to wait the 3 minute activation. I just add the DMSO then add the water and take it. The DMSO does eliminate the bad problem with nausea I was having.
The general rule for maximum dose on protocol 2000, which is what you should be on, is 10 drops every hour. However, some people can take more and it benefits them. You have to find what works for you but in the beginning you should consider 10 drops being your maximum. If you do that for a little while and feel that you could go higher, then I would do it.
These are authoritative sources of info:
jimhumble.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=34&Itemid=61 protocol 1000 & 2000
jimhumble.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=72 protocol 1000+
jimhumble.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=67 protocol 3000
jimhumble.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=71 Protocol 4000 Jim’s site
Best wishes,
Michael