/* ===================================================================
   ALPHAEREC — alphaeriec.com
   Palette : ink #17181C (near-black, matches bottle) | ink-dk #0E0F12
             steel(=deep red, label band) #A81E2A | steel-dk #7E0F18
             sage(=gold accent) #C9A227 | stone #FAF9F7 | sand #EFEAE2
             slate #55524C | line #E3DED4
   Type    : 'Big Shoulders Display' (tall, bold condensed display) +
             'Inter' (clean body) — a strong, masculine pairing
             distinct from every other build this session
   Motif   : the current — an organic branching vessel path (like a
             blood-vessel/vein fan) with a glowing pulse travelling
             from base to tips on a continuous loop, visualizing
             healthy circulation (distinct from every other signature
             this session — organic curves, not the angular PCB traces
             used elsewhere, and not a single line but a branching fan)
   Layout  : HERO IMAGE ON THE LEFT, soft black/red/gold glow backdrop
   Tone    : honest, non-exaggerated — SENSITIVE CATEGORY (male
             performance/vitality). NEVER claims to raise testosterone
             or alter hormones directly; NEVER positioned as an
             erectile-dysfunction treatment or substitute for
             prescription medication; always frames persistent
             performance concerns as something deserving a medical
             evaluation, not something this gummy resolves
   Rules   : grids minmax(0,1fr) · flex min-width:0 · img max-width min(Npx,100%)
             mobile hero order = IMAGE first, then H1, then rest
=================================================================== */

:root{
  --ink:#17181C;
  --ink-dk:#0E0F12;
  --steel:#A81E2A;
  --steel-dk:#7E0F18;
  --sage:#C9A227;
  --stone:#FAF9F7;
  --sand:#EFEAE2;
  --slate:#55524C;
  --line:#E3DED4;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  margin:0;background:var(--stone);color:#211F1D;
  font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.72;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;font-weight:700;line-height:1.14;margin:0 0 .5em;
  color:var(--ink);text-transform:none;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5.6vw,3.3rem);font-weight:800}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.55rem,3.1vw,2.05rem)}
h3{font-size:1.25rem}
h4{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;margin:0 0 .5em;color:var(--ink)}
p{margin:0 0 1.15em}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
strong,b{color:var(--ink)}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.ae-wrap{max-width:1160px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 22px}
.ae-narrow{max-width:830px;margin:0 auto}
.ae-mid{text-align:center}

.ae-eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--steel-dk);margin-bottom:.8em}
.ae-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:999px;padding:9px 19px;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(28,56,50,.06)}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.ae-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.98rem;font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;
  padding:15px 30px;border:none;border-radius:6px;cursor:pointer;letter-spacing:.02em;
  transition:transform .16s,box-shadow .16s,background .16s;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(28,56,50,.26)}
.ae-btn:hover{background:var(--ink-dk);transform:translateY(-2px);color:#fff}
.ae-btn-sage{background:var(--sage);box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(110,156,126,.32)}
.ae-btn-sage:hover{background:#5A8768}
.ae-btn-ghost{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink);font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:6px;transition:.16s}
.ae-btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--steel);color:var(--steel-dk)}
.ae-btn-full{width:100%}

/* ---------- top bar ---------- */
.ae-strip{background:var(--ink);color:#B9CBC4;font-size:.76rem;text-align:center;padding:9px 16px}
.ae-strip b{color:var(--sage)}
.ae-strip span{white-space:nowrap;margin:0 10px;display:inline-block}
@media(max-width:580px){.ae-strip{font-size:.7rem;line-height:1.55}.ae-strip span{white-space:normal;margin:0 6px}}

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
.ae-nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:900;background:rgba(247,246,241,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(9px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.ae-nav .ae-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;padding:14px 22px}
.ae-logo{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap;letter-spacing:.01em}
.ae-logo em{font-style:normal;color:var(--steel-dk)}
.ae-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.ae-links a{font-size:.87rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);opacity:.8}
.ae-links a:hover{opacity:1;color:var(--steel-dk)}
.ae-links a.ae-btn,.ae-links a.ae-btn:hover{color:#fff;opacity:1}
.ae-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:none;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.5rem;cursor:pointer;line-height:1}
@media(max-width:1020px){
  .ae-links{position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;background:var(--stone);flex-direction:column;
    align-items:stretch;gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:none;max-height:76vh;overflow:auto}
  .ae-links.open{display:flex}
  .ae-links li{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .ae-links a{display:block;padding:15px 22px}
  .ae-links .ae-btn{margin:14px 22px;width:calc(100% - 44px)}
  .ae-toggle{display:block}
}

/* ---------- sections ---------- */
.ae-sec{padding:76px 0}
.ae-sec-sand{background:var(--sand)}
.ae-sec-dark{background:var(--ink);color:#B9CBC4}
.ae-sec-dark h2,.ae-sec-dark h3,.ae-sec-dark h4{color:#fff}
.ae-sec-dark .ae-eyebrow{color:#8FBBA8}
.ae-head{max-width:770px;margin:0 auto 44px;text-align:center}
.ae-head p{color:var(--slate)}
.ae-sec-dark .ae-head p{color:#AABDB4}

/* ---------- HERO : dark, black/red/gold glow backdrop (matches label) ---------- */
.ae-hero{background:var(--ink);padding:52px 0 68px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.ae-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:-20%;left:-8%;width:460px;height:460px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(168,30,42,.28) 0%,rgba(168,30,42,.08) 45%,transparent 72%);z-index:0}
.ae-hero::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:-25%;right:-8%;width:380px;height:380px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,162,39,.16) 0%,transparent 70%);z-index:0}
.ae-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.95fr) minmax(0,1.05fr);gap:50px;align-items:center;
  position:relative;z-index:1}
.ae-hero-shot{text-align:center;order:1}
.ae-hero-copy{order:2}
.ae-hero-shot img{max-width:min(240px,100%);margin:0 auto;filter:drop-shadow(0 26px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5))}
.ae-hero h1{color:#fff}
.ae-hero h1 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--sage)}
.ae-lede{font-size:1.05rem;color:#B7B3AC;max-width:37em}

.ae-answer{background:#1F2025;border-left:4px solid var(--sage);border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;
  padding:23px 25px;margin:0 0 22px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.ae-answer .tag{display:block;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--sage);margin-bottom:9px}
.ae-answer p{margin:0;color:#B7B3AC}
.ae-answer p.first{color:#fff;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.75em}

.ae-facts{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;list-style:none;margin:0 0 22px;padding:0}
.ae-facts li{background:#1F2025;border:1px solid #34353B;border-radius:999px;padding:7px 15px;
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff}

.ae-check{list-style:none;margin:0 0 24px;padding:0}
.ae-check li{position:relative;padding-left:32px;margin-bottom:11px;font-size:.96rem;font-weight:500;color:#D8D4CC}
.ae-check li::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:5px;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--steel);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(168,30,42,.22)}
.ae-check li::after{content:'\2713';position:absolute;left:4px;top:6.5px;color:#fff;font-size:.62rem;font-weight:800}

.ae-figures{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin:0 0 26px}
.ae-figures div{background:#1F2025;border:1px solid #34353B;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 8px;text-align:center}
.ae-figures b{display:block;font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--sage);line-height:1.1}
.ae-figures span{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;color:#9C988F;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em}

.ae-hero-btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:13px;margin-bottom:20px}
.ae-hero-trust{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 18px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:#9C988F}

@media(max-width:920px){
  .ae-hero::before{width:320px;height:320px}
  .ae-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:26px}
  .ae-hero-copy{display:contents}
  .ae-hero-shot{order:1}
  .ae-hero-title{order:2}
  .ae-hero-rest{order:3}
  .ae-hero-shot img{max-width:min(190px,100%)}
}

/* ---------- "the current" signature — organic branching vessel, animated, always-on loop ---------- */
.ae-ascent{margin-top:18px;background:#1F2025;border:1px solid #34353B;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 18px 16px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.3);text-align:center}
.ae-ascent h4{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sage);
  margin-bottom:10px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:700}
.ae-ascent svg{display:block;margin:0 auto;overflow:visible}
.ae-trail{fill:none;stroke:#3A3B42;stroke-width:2.5;stroke-linecap:round}
.ae-trail-fill{fill:none;stroke:url(#aeCurrentGrad);stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-dasharray:20 200;stroke-dashoffset:0}
.ae-trail-fill.p1{animation:aeCurrentMove 2.6s linear infinite}
.ae-trail-fill.p2{animation:aeCurrentMove 2.6s linear infinite .5s}
.ae-trail-fill.p3{animation:aeCurrentMove 2.6s linear infinite 1s}
.ae-way{fill:var(--sage)}
.ae-ascent-cap{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;color:#9C988F;margin-top:8px}
@keyframes aeCurrentMove{0%{stroke-dashoffset:220}100%{stroke-dashoffset:-220}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ae-trail-fill{animation:none}}

/* ---------- grids ---------- */
.ae-grid{display:grid;gap:20px}
.ae-g2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
.ae-g3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
.ae-g4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))}
@media(max-width:980px){.ae-g4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.ae-g3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media(max-width:680px){.ae-g4,.ae-g3,.ae-g2{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}}

.ae-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:26px 22px}
.ae-card p{color:var(--slate);font-size:.93rem;margin:0}
.ae-sec-dark .ae-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.ae-sec-dark .ae-card p{color:#AABDB4}
.ae-card-badge{text-align:center}
.ae-card-badge img{max-width:min(135px,100%);margin:0 auto 14px;border-radius:6px}

.ae-idx{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:6px;
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:13px}
.ae-idx-sage{background:var(--sage)}

/* ---------- split ---------- */
.ae-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:48px;align-items:center}
@media(max-width:920px){.ae-split{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:30px}}
.ae-split img{max-width:min(440px,100%);margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px}
.ae-split-copy p{color:var(--slate)}
.ae-sec-dark .ae-split-copy p{color:#AABDB4}

/* ---------- list ---------- */
.ae-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:13px}
@media(max-width:780px){.ae-list{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}}
.ae-list li{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--steel);
  border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:15px 18px;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--slate)}
.ae-list li b{display:block;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:3px;font-size:.97rem;font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif}

/* ---------- callouts ---------- */
.ae-callout{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:22px 24px;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--slate)}
.ae-callout b{color:var(--ink)}
.ae-callout a{color:var(--steel-dk);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.ae-flagbox{background:#F2EEDF;border:1px solid #DCCE9E;border-radius:8px;padding:21px 23px;font-size:.9rem;color:#5F5423}
.ae-flagbox b{color:#7A6A1E}
.ae-alert{background:#EAEFE9;border:1px solid #BFD0BE;border-radius:8px;padding:21px 23px;font-size:.9rem;color:#33453A}
.ae-alert b{color:var(--steel-dk)}

/* ---------- reviews ---------- */
.ae-rev-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;margin-bottom:11px}
.ae-rev-head img{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex-shrink:0}
.ae-rev-avatar{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;background:var(--ink);color:var(--sage);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;font-size:1.1rem}
.ae-rev-name{font-weight:700;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink);font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif}
.ae-rev-sub{font-size:.77rem;color:var(--slate)}
.ae-stars{color:#6E9C7E;letter-spacing:2px;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.ae-board{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;text-align:center;margin-top:34px}
@media(max-width:680px){.ae-board{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}}
.ae-board b{display:block;font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.85rem;color:var(--ink)}
.ae-board span{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--slate);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}

/* ---------- pricing ---------- */
.ae-plans{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px;align-items:stretch}
@media(max-width:980px){.ae-plans{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);max-width:430px;margin:0 auto}}
.ae-plan{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:28px 22px;text-align:center;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:relative}
.ae-plan.top{border-color:var(--sage);box-shadow:0 24px 46px rgba(110,156,126,.2)}
@media(min-width:981px){.ae-plan.top{transform:translateY(-10px)}}
.ae-badge{position:absolute;top:-14px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);background:var(--sage);color:#fff;
  font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 16px;border-radius:999px;
  white-space:nowrap;font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif}
.ae-badge-steel{background:var(--steel);color:#fff}
.ae-plan img.pk{max-width:min(190px,100%);max-height:170px;width:auto;height:170px;object-fit:contain;margin:8px auto 16px}
.ae-plan-ttl{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.28rem;color:var(--ink)}
.ae-plan-sub{font-size:.83rem;color:var(--slate);margin-bottom:14px}
.ae-plan-price{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:2.2rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1}
.ae-plan-price small{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--slate)}
.ae-plan-was{text-decoration:line-through;color:var(--slate);font-size:.86rem;margin:8px 0 2px}
.ae-plan-tot{font-weight:700;font-size:.97rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px}
.ae-plan-ship{font-size:.83rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--steel-dk);margin-bottom:12px}
.ae-plan-ship.pay{color:var(--slate)}
.ae-plan ul{list-style:none;margin:0 0 18px;padding:0;text-align:left;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--slate)}
.ae-plan ul li{position:relative;padding-left:21px;margin-bottom:7px}
.ae-plan ul li::before{content:'\2713';position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--steel-dk);font-weight:700}
.ae-plan .ae-btn{margin-top:auto}
.ae-plan .cards{max-width:min(165px,100%);margin:13px auto 0;opacity:.6}

/* ---------- guarantee ---------- */
.ae-guar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto minmax(0,1fr);gap:40px;align-items:center;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:36px}
@media(max-width:820px){.ae-guar{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);gap:24px;text-align:center;padding:28px 22px}}
.ae-guar img{max-width:min(175px,100%);margin:0 auto}
.ae-guar p{color:var(--slate)}

/* ---------- steps ---------- */
.ae-steps{display:grid;gap:15px}
.ae-step-row{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:22px 24px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto minmax(0,1fr);gap:18px;align-items:start}
.ae-step-row .n{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:6px;background:rgba(78,124,142,.14);color:var(--steel-dk);
  font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;font-weight:700;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.92rem}
.ae-step-row p{margin:0;color:var(--slate);font-size:.93rem}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.ae-faq{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.ae-faq-row{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.ae-faq-btn{width:100%;background:none;border:none;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;padding:20px 4px;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;
  font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.04rem;color:var(--ink)}
.ae-faq-btn::after{content:'+';font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--steel-dk);flex-shrink:0;transition:transform .2s;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif}
.ae-faq-row.on .ae-faq-btn::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.ae-faq-body{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .28s ease}
.ae-faq-body p{padding:0 4px 20px;margin:0;color:var(--slate);font-size:.94rem}

/* ---------- refs ---------- */
.ae-refs{list-style:none;margin:0 0 18px;padding:0}
.ae-refs li{padding:11px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:.91rem;color:var(--slate)}
.ae-refs a{color:var(--steel-dk);font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}

/* ---------- final CTA ---------- */
.ae-final{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--ink) 0%,var(--ink-dk) 100%);border-radius:14px;
  padding:52px 30px;text-align:center}
.ae-final h2{color:#fff}
.ae-final p{color:#B9CBC4}
.ae-final img{max-width:min(260px,100%);margin:22px auto}
.ae-final .old{color:#B9CBC4;text-decoration:line-through}
.ae-final .new{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:2.05rem;color:var(--sage);margin:4px 0 20px}
.ae-final .sm{font-size:.84rem;color:#B9CBC4;margin:16px 0 0}

/* ---------- breadcrumb ---------- */
.ae-crumb{font-size:.81rem;color:var(--slate);padding:16px 0 0}
.ae-crumb a{color:var(--steel-dk);font-weight:700}
.ae-crumb i{font-style:normal;margin:0 7px;opacity:.5}

/* ---------- related ---------- */
.ae-rel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px}
@media(max-width:780px){.ae-rel{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}}
.ae-rel a{display:block;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:19px 20px;transition:.15s}
.ae-rel a:hover{border-color:var(--sage);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.ae-rel b{display:block;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:5px;font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif}
.ae-rel span{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--slate)}

/* ---------- article ---------- */
.ae-article h2{margin-top:1.6em}
.ae-article h3{margin-top:1.35em}
.ae-article p{color:var(--slate)}
.ae-article a{color:var(--steel-dk);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.ae-meta{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--slate);margin-bottom:26px}
.ae-meta a{color:var(--steel-dk);font-weight:700}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.ae-foot{background:var(--ink-dk);color:#8AA098;padding:48px 0 34px;font-size:.87rem}
.ae-foot a{color:#CBDAD3}
.ae-foot a:hover{color:var(--sage)}
.ae-foot-nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:12px 25px;list-style:none;margin:0 0 20px;padding:0;font-weight:700}
.ae-foot-legal{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:10px 21px;list-style:none;margin:0 0 26px;padding:0;font-size:.84rem}
.ae-foot hr{border:none;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);margin:22px 0}
.ae-foot p{margin:0 0 14px;line-height:1.68}
.ae-foot .cr{text-align:center;font-size:.84rem;opacity:.85;margin-top:22px}

/* ---------- guarantee badge ---------- */
.ae-guar-badge{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;padding:10px}
.ae-guar-badge::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:210px;height:210px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,162,39,.14) 0%,transparent 72%);z-index:0}
.ae-guar-badge img,.ae-guar-badge svg{position:relative;z-index:1;margin:0}

/* ---------- ingredient / feature cards (icon style) ---------- */
.ae-ing-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px}
@media(max-width:980px){.ae-ing-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media(max-width:640px){.ae-ing-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}}
.ae-ing-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .16s,box-shadow .16s}
.ae-ing-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(23,24,28,.1);border-color:var(--steel)}
.ae-ing-top{height:5px}
.ae-ing-body{padding:21px 21px 19px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ae-ing-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:13px}
.ae-ing-icon{width:42px;height:42px;min-width:42px;border-radius:9px;display:flex;align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;font-size:1.25rem}
.ae-ing-name{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:1.08rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.18;margin:0}
.ae-ing-cat{font-size:.64rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--slate);margin-top:3px}
.ae-ing-body p{color:var(--slate);font-size:.87rem;margin:0 0 15px;flex:1;line-height:1.6}
.ae-ing-dose{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--steel-dk);background:var(--stone);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:6px;padding:6px 10px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;width:fit-content}
.ae-ing-dose.warn{color:#9C4221;background:#FBEEE8;border-color:#F0D3C2}
.ae-ing-dose.on{color:#1F6B5C;background:#E4F3EC;border-color:#C4E3D4}

/* ---------- dose table ---------- */
.ae-dosetable{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;font-size:.88rem}
.ae-dosetable th{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:13px 16px;font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem}
.ae-dosetable td{padding:13px 16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--slate)}
.ae-dosetable tr:nth-child(even) td{background:var(--sand)}
.ae-dosetable td b{color:var(--ink)}
.ae-dosetable-wrap{overflow-x:auto}
@media(max-width:680px){.ae-dosetable{font-size:.8rem}.ae-dosetable th,.ae-dosetable td{padding:10px 11px}}

/* ---------- guarantee-conflict callout (matches SugarReset-style honesty box) ---------- */
.ae-conflict{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:4px solid var(--ink);border-radius:8px;
  padding:20px 22px;margin:18px 0}
.ae-conflict h4{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1rem}
.ae-conflict .side{margin-bottom:12px;padding-left:16px;border-left:3px solid var(--line)}
.ae-conflict .side b{color:var(--ink);display:block;margin-bottom:3px;font-size:.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}
.ae-conflict .side p{margin:0;color:var(--slate);font-size:.92rem}

/* ---------- blog hub hero + cards ---------- */
.ae-bhero{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--sand) 0%,var(--stone) 100%);padding:58px 0 44px;text-align:center;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ae-bhero::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:-40%;right:-10%;width:340px;height:340px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,162,39,.14) 0%,transparent 70%);z-index:0}
.ae-bhero::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:-50%;left:-8%;width:260px;height:260px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(168,30,42,.09) 0%,transparent 70%);z-index:0}
.ae-bhero>.ae-wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.ae-bhero .ae-pill{margin-bottom:18px}
.ae-bhero h1{margin-bottom:12px}
.ae-bhero p.lede{color:var(--slate);max-width:560px;margin:0 auto;font-size:1.02rem}
.ae-bhero-meta{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:10px 22px;margin-top:24px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ae-bhero-meta span{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--steel-dk);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 15px}

.ae-bsection-ttl{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--steel-dk);
  margin:0 0 18px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--line);display:inline-block}
.ae-bgroup{margin-bottom:46px}
.ae-bgroup:last-child{margin-bottom:0}

.ae-bgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px}
@media(max-width:900px){.ae-bgrid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}}
.ae-bcard{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .16s,box-shadow .16s}
.ae-bcard:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(23,24,28,.12);border-color:var(--steel)}
.ae-bcard-head{background:var(--ink);padding:22px 22px 19px}
.ae-bcard-head .tag{display:block;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--sage);margin-bottom:9px}
.ae-bcard-head h3{color:#fff;margin:0;font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.24}
.ae-bcard-body{padding:19px 22px 22px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ae-bcard-body p{color:var(--slate);font-size:.89rem;flex:1;margin:0 0 14px}
.ae-bcard-body .read{color:var(--steel-dk);font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;margin-top:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.ae-bcard-body .read:hover{color:var(--steel)}

/* ---------- sticky bar ---------- */
.ae-sticky{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:950;background:var(--ink-dk);
  border-top:2px solid var(--sage);padding:9px 15px;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:12px;box-shadow:0 -8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.2)}
.ae-sticky .t{min-width:0;line-height:1.25;color:#fff}
.ae-sticky .t b{display:block;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--sage);font-family:'Big Shoulders Display',sans-serif}
.ae-sticky .t small{color:#B9CBC4;font-size:.71rem}
.ae-sticky .ae-btn{padding:11px 18px;font-size:.86rem;flex-shrink:0}
@media(max-width:920px){.ae-sticky{display:flex}body{padding-bottom:68px}}