Q: I’ve heard recently, that caffeine and creatine don’t mix and that taking caffeine defeats the purpose of taking creatine. Dude, I can’t go without my coffee! What’s the scoop on this? A: It is inadvisable, but it isn’t lethal or damaging in ways that one might associate with a “warning”. It’s not like mixing speed and beta-blockers and isn’t going to cause you to drop to the ground gripping your chest in excruciating pain. However, it isn’t going to serve you well if the reason you’re taking creatine is for intra-cellular volume and muscle growth. Caffeine, as everyone knows, is dehydrating and draws water out from the body. It’s a natural diuretic and can cause a lot of imbalance within the body in terms of mineral and electrolyte retention. The other issue is that when you dose creatine, you’re ...

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“Can I mix ECA or T3 with my anabolic steroid stack?” This question is asked very frequently by steroid users ready to cut some body fat in anticipation of an upcoming show. The answer is yes, you can. However, there are some factors of which you should analyze before using either drug. Remember that every individual is different and that these are only general guidelines for how most bodybuilders respond to the use of these compounds. Why would this even be a question? Well, ECA is a compound that can cause some major changes in the body. It can also lead to some pretty undesirable interactions with other drugs. Mixing ECA with SSRI anti-depressants, antibiotics, or even some cough medicines can cause serious cardiac damage, or even death. Wise users of ECA ...

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Ephedrine is quite the effective compound for helping bodybuilders to shed body fat and retain high energy levels as the rigors of dieting begin to take their toll upon the body. However, the recommended dosage is often too much for some bodybuilders to safely handle. Let’s examine the possible benefits of running a “half dose” of ephedrine in terms of helping you to meet your fat loss goals while dealing with a minimal amount of side effects. The standard dosing of ECA is comprised of 200 mg caffeine, 25 mg ephedrine, and 200 mg aspirin. This it to be taken first thing in the morning upon rising, - and on an empty stomach. The bodybuilder is to then immediately complete his daily cardiovascular exercise. This will force the body to utilize fat stores, instead of reverting to ...

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Everyone and their mother knows about the terrific benefits of caffeine. Heck, there’s a pretty good chance that your own mother knew about the benefits of caffeine (in coffee or tea) when you were still in diapers. Bodybuilders use caffeine for a variety of purposes. The primary use is energy. Many bodybuilders need caffeine before training. They enjoy the added oxidation in the bloodstream, the thermogenic effect, and the raised energy levels. Many bodybuilders simply won’t (or can’t!) train without it. Caffeine is used by 90% of the population on a daily basis, and it’s a safe bet that much higher than 90% of bodybuilders use it each day. Then there is ephedrine. This compound is great for added energy and fat-burning, although it works in different absorption pathways than caffeine. Together, ...

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Melatonin has recently become a hit with bodybuilders for elevating testosterone levels, without the use of testosterone! Melatonin is one supplement which has researchers, sports nutritionists, and bodybuilders scratching their heads. It’s available over the counter, which means any level of it can be obtained, and it can be used in multiple informal studies, whereas more tightly controlled drugs are only obtainable by licensed doctors or researchers. Let’s take a look at the good, the bad, and potentially unknown side effects of Melatonin. The good First off, it is easily attainable and relatively inexpensive. Depending upon purchasing limits, you can stock up and you can then use it for whatever purposes you wish. If you’re a bodybuilding nutritionist, this bodes very well for you, as you can to use it upon your stable of athletes ...

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From 2002 through 2005, pro-hormones were all the rage. Ever since some home run slugger was spotted with pro-hormones in his locker while storming through the record books, several brands of pro-hormones caught on with athletes everywhere, from high school through the pros. The pro-hormone craze was a brief one. The more than were tested, the more the FDA deemed their risks to outweigh their benefits, and they were soon banned from use in the United States. Today, pro-hormones are no more, in most circles. Very often, the FDA makes decisions based upon hysteria, emotion, and political influence. Ephedrine is a very useful drug for getting lean and treating congestion in the chest due to severe sinuses or asthma. It had a very faithful and responsible following, which used it in ECA stacks (ephedrine, caffeine, ...

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In the world of bodybuilding contest dieting, there are two big players. The first is Clenbuterol, an adrenergic agonist that stimulates the central nervous system to lose weight. The other, ECA, is a stack of ephedrine, aspirin, and caffeine, which work together to create a synergistic thermogenic effect in the body. Bodybuilding, fitness, and figure competitors to shed body fat and maintain high energy levels when preparing for a contest commonly use them both. Clenbuterol, or ‘clen’ for short, does a number of things. First, it increases blood pressure. Oxygen transportation in the body increases as well. This means a person on less food can suddenly do MORE cardiovascular exercise for longer periods of time. When using clen, the body does burn protein and fat faster, so users should increase the level of these ...

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Q: I’ve heard recently, that caffeine and creatine don’t mix and that taking caffeine defeats the purpose of taking creatine. Dude, I can’t go without my coffee! What’s the scoop on this? A: It is inadvisable, but it isn’t lethal or damaging in ways that one might associate with a “warning”. It’s not like mixing speed and beta-blockers and isn’t going to cause you to drop to the ground gripping your chest in excruciating pain. However, it isn’t going to serve you well if the reason you’re taking creatine is for intra-cellular volume and muscle growth. Caffeine, as everyone knows, is dehydrating and draws water out from the body. It’s a natural diuretic and can cause a lot of imbalance within the body in terms of mineral and electrolyte retention. The other issue is that when you dose creatine, you’re ...

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From 2002 through 2005, pro-hormones were all the rage. Ever since some home run slugger was spotted with pro-hormones in his locker while storming through the record books, several brands of pro-hormones caught on with athletes everywhere, from high school through the pros. The pro-hormone craze was a brief one. The more than were tested, the more the FDA deemed their risks to outweigh their benefits, and they were soon banned from use in the United States. Today, pro-hormones are no more, in most circles. Very often, the FDA makes decisions based upon hysteria, emotion, and political influence. Ephedrine is a very useful drug for getting lean and treating congestion in the chest due to severe sinuses or asthma. It had a very faithful ...

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Q:  What's the best appetite suppressant on the market? I'm starting a cutting cycle and I struggle with food so much, it's frustrating. Dieting is not something I look forward to doing. Can you give me a great lead on an effective suppressant? A: There are a ton of commercial ones out there, but in our opinion, ephedrine is definitely the strongest and best one.  Now we all know about the ban, and then the lift of the ban for a particular amount, so it is available. Ma Huang and caffeine are equally effective in combination too. There are also some other bodybuilding specific products that you will not find on the shelves of your local Wal-Mart. One of those is Stim-X, Sesamin is another and Lipo-6. These last two are less stimulant based and more formula based ...

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