Q: Has anyone there heard of the drug Modafinil? What are the side effects and possible doses? A: We haven't tried it, but from what we know, it is used for people who have trouble staying awake but do not want jitters or the appetite suppressive effects of a drug that is a stimulant. It is supposed to focus you and keep you alert, but doesn't present any of the negative side effects of amphetamines, such as increased tolerance and finally, addiction. You are supposed to use between 100 and 200mg per day and divide them up in doses throughout the day. There may be a time-release version coming soon, which would make this one obsolete. We did talk to two bodybuilders who currently use it, and they tell us that they use it when bulking and take it ...

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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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Q:  Has anyone there heard of the drug Modafinil? What are the side effects and possible doses? A: We haven't tried it, but from what we know, it is used for people who have trouble staying awake but do not want jitters or the appetite suppressive effects of a drug that is a stimulant. It is supposed to focus you and keep you alert, but doesn't present any of the negative side effects of amphetamines, such as increased tolerance and finally, addiction. You are supposed to use between 100 and 200mg per day and divide them up in doses throughout the day. There may be a time-release version coming soon, which would make this one obsolete.  We did talk to two bodybuilders who currently use it, and they tell us that they use it when bulking and take it ...

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