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12/18/08
Ephedrine is highly useful for bodybuilders when used in conjunction with caffeine and aspirin as part of a pre-contest supplement stack. A combination of 25 mg ephedrine, 200 mg caffeine (one yellow pill), and 250 mg aspirin work together to deliver a terrific fat-burning effect. It’s legal and it’s fairly safe, assuming the user has no pre-existing cardiac condition. The three ingredients are available at any pharmacy or drugstore.
Likewise, Clenbuterol is a highly effective fat-burning supplement. It isn’t legal and as readily available as ECA, but its even more effective than ECA in terms of fat-burning. Additionally, it doesn’t cause the ‘jittery’ side effects that ECA delivers.
These two drugs are highly useful for fat–burning. However, ephedrine and clenbuterol, along with their sister product Albuterol, possess a major limitation which does affect pre-contest preparation. Their main function is to limit the down regulation of the beta receptors found in the cells of the body. And over time, these receptors become desensitized.
There is good news, and there is great news. First, let’s talk about Ketotifen. Ketotifen is a very interesting drug. By itself, it’s not useful for bodybuilding purposes. However, when used in conjunction with fat-burning supplements, it works to make them more effective. In other words, it has no useful properties of its own – but has a synergistic effect when used with Clenbuterol and ephedrine. Ketotifen nullifies the desensitization of the receptors. This allows ECA and Clenbuterol to be used for longer periods of time, without breaks. This is very beneficial for bodybuilders preparing for a show.
That was the good news. The great news is that you don’t have to attempt to locate Ketotifen in order to enjoy this beneficial effect. The common over-the-counter anti-histamine Benadryl offers the same receptor desensitization as Ketotifen, with none of the purchasing limitations you’d experience with such an exotic compound!
Bodybuilders should be wary, however. There can be too much of a good thing. There is a good reason why the body desensitizes the effects of clenbuterol and ephedrine after certain doses. You are playing with a delicate internal balance when you begin manipulating tolerances, and there are additional risks. Remember that ephedrine and clenbuterol have lasting effects upon the body which can continue up to 3 weeks after discontinuation of use. Even with regular layoffs from using, the body still benefits from breaks to the receptors. The use of Ketotifen or Clenbuterol along with a product like Ketotifen or Benadryl should only be used in cases when absolutely necessary. If you are reaching your body fat goals on schedule, there is no need to desensitize receptors in such a manner.
With Ketotifen, as with all supplements, you should be taking the minimal amounts necessary for you to reach the desired goals. You should take as many breaks as possible, and use as few products as possible. There are always known and unknown effects of both combining supplements, and long-term use of supplements, and responsible users know this. The bodybuilders who pace themselves and use as few supplements as possible will be those who have the greatest long-term receptor success.
