Chicas - Re-post on the ALA Thread...

[Texas Guns]

So at 145 pounds (I have added some fantastic muscle weight over the last 6 months) I will be taking 200mg prior to 3 meals and 200 post workout. Does this sound right? Some have complained of the monstrous heartburn they get when they take in on an empty stomach before their morning cardio. Is there an advantage to taking it on a empty stomach and pre-training as opposed to taking it with meals and post work out?

 

[Debu]

Good question TG! I was going to ask if there is a min amount of carbs you have to take it with. Some of my meals may have only 20g of carbs and dont' know if it would be needed at that time. So 1) Is there a min carbs to take it with?
and 2) If I am lifting in the PM and don't have any carbs post workout, should you still take it?

Thanks!

 

[FitFossil]

one more question for Cornholio...

Why did you say "MILD cardio"? What would happen if not so mild? (Or if I'm taking this much ALA will I not even feel like doing anything more?)

Thanks!

 

[The Shadow]

Mild cardio - means that with the addition of ALA you will be in ketosis much faster than without. Too much intensity might cause a drop in lean tissue.

I would take a 300 mg per 75 grams of carbs or proportional.

Heartburn can be a factor - if you drink a full glass of water with the ALA 15-30 minutes prior to eating, you should be fine.

 

[Debu]

Ok Corn,it's a done deal, got me some ALA today and took 200mg at two carb meals and another 200mg after I lifted...I better see some majic goin' on here!

 

[The Shadow]

Ok Corn,it's a done deal, got me some ALA today and took 200mg at two carb meals and another 200mg after I lifted...I better see some majic goin' on here!

Patience Grasshopper...

 

[CrystalChick]

Ughhhhgh

Im a little confused let's say one of your carb meals is 50-75 grams how much ALA should you take???

Thanks CC

 

[The Shadow]

Re: Ughhhhgh

Im a little confused let's say one of your carb meals is 50-75 grams how much ALA should you take???

Thanks CC

200-300 mg.

I recommend 300 mg/75 grams of carbs

 

[The Shadow]

btw - the ratio is used as a starting point to gradually increase from.

 

[CrystalChick]

Ok Thank you