few basic ALA questions, i have looked through search just need help....

[110%]

ok i didnt really know what ALA was so i did a search on it, and i have a few basic questions left to verify my understanding of it. if anybody here can give me their opinoins on these questions it will be muuuuch appreciated, with karma too, just some brief concise answers needed.

1. When is the best time to take it before a meal, I heard 30 min and I have heard right before a meal.

2. I have heard if u take it too early before a meal it will burn, why is this

3. This sort of mimics insulin right, is this dangerous then or is it just like creatine or gluatmine nothing to worry about really.

4. Should I expect any dangerous side effects

5. How much does it cost, are capsules just as good as powder, I plan on getting it at gnc for convenience.

6. Is it ok to take with a fat burnerl ike an e/c/a stack or xenadrine, or should i not even use this at all since i will be using this, i have a little xenadrine left i wasnt planning on buying more though is it ok to finish it off with it. are there any supps i should use while on this.

7. Is it ok if im 17 to take this, I have 3 years training background and have lots of knowledge on dieting and follow good diet, though as you c I am young and the only supps I have taken are creatine, xenadrine, and if u consider, glutamine, protein shakes and bars and dextrose to be supps those too, I have no plans on using anabolics in the future, this isn’t nething like this right assuming it is legal and otc, though it isn’t like prohormones and the same thing as insulin though it has to be converted is it?

8. What would be a good dose to work up to assuming I cycle it up, would it be good to take it 3 times a day maybe 400 mg post workout and 200 mg with the only other two meals of the day that I consuem carbs which both contain ½ cup oatmeal.

9. is it best to take it with carb meals? . What do u recommend, should I take it more than 3 times a day and lessen the amt in each dose.

10. How much should I take on refeed days, is there any amt that I should definitely not go over?

11. Is this beneficial when bulking as it helps carbs to be absorbed, or is it used more for the fact carbs are going to be stored as fat.

 

[HighIntensity]

damn thats a lot of questions

ok first ALA is safe then even creatine (you should be cycleing creatine, only stay on for 2 months). You can take ALA all year round.

It is perhaps the strongest detox known to man, in one study rats deprived of vit. e (an essential vit. needed for healthy growth) showded no ill effects when supplementing with ALA.

You should take it 20-30 mins before a large carb up meal. It basically mimics insulin so when you take in your carbs and protien it shuttles them quikly to your muscels.

A dosage of 800mgs split throughout the day is effective.

It can be used for either BULKING or CUTTING, and imop will soon become the hottest supp on the market.

I know people that take 2000mgs a day so I don't believe it has harmful effects in high doses.

Your pee will smell terrible and my change in color to a bright yellow this is all normal.



now give me my damn karma

 

[OVRTrainer]

damn thats a lot of questions
"Your pee will smell terrible...

Horrible, real bad, like stink up the whole bathroom bad. Someone compared it to rotten lettuce or cabbage. I'd say that's pretty close.

 

[110%]

ok thx a ton high intensity

 

[ShackStud]

I think you have to remember some very important facts:
Rancid Smelling Urine = Rancid Smelling Cum
Rancid Smelling Cum = Unhappy Women
Unhappy women = bad

 

[plow-horse]

Hey HighIntensity I have a ? for you. With all the talk about ALA got some today and with in 10 minutes of taking it starts to burn like hell till I eat a pretty lot of food to cool it down water would not to it. I read to take 30 minutes before meals. Is this normal or just me. Thanks for any input.

 

[HighIntensity]

yea I have noticed this as well...I use to take argenine for its GH releasing ability, and let me tell you I burned my esophagus pretty good. I could not eat for 2 weeks because of gastrol acid running up my throat.

I assume this is similiar to the effect that ALA has. I noticed it today after takeing 10 pills of ALA before a meal. My sugg. would be to space it out more, maybe six meals a day and 3 pills of ala at each sitting.

 

[plow-horse]

Thanks HighIntensity that's what I will do.

 

[primetime21]

I think you have to remember some very important facts:
Rancid Smelling Urine = Rancid Smelling Cum
Rancid Smelling Cum = Unhappy Women
Unhappy women = bad

I have the rancid smelling urine deal going on, but i have had no complaints from my women about rancid smelling cum. Cum and urine are two seperate fluids and just because 1 smells bad should have no bearing on the other.

 

[madhops22]

ALA results for me

Hey 110%,
I've been on the stuff for 2 weeks now. I have 250mg pills and take one before each meal (4 a day). So far, I have gone from 193lbs to 188lbs in two weeks. I have been doing weight-training and 2 days of cardio (playing basketball for 1 1/2 hours) a week. I have noticed a difference in the way my body looks and feels too. Obviously it isn't just the ALA, but I'm sure it has helped my progress. I'm looking to get down to 180lbs (I'm 5'10) and then I'm going to add creatine to my diet for my training. I'll post my results in another 2 weeks.

hope this helped some...

Madhops!

 

[Canadian Cobra]

I've only been using for a few weeks, but initial results seem good.
My muscles seem tighter and more full; bodyfat seems to be lower.

I take 200mg before morning meal, 200mg before lunch
and 400mg immediately after workout (with post workout MRP and carbs).

On non-training days I take 200mg 4 times day, before meals.

I've also experience the burning sensation in the throat, but now always
have a glass of water with the ALA - seems ok that way.

 

[madhops22]

Definately chase with water!

I would definately recommend chasing ALA with a glass of water, and drink lots of water while using it...just to control any acid reflux that might occur.

Madhops

 

[Buld0g]

I definetlly notice the urine smell, but the cum smell ... I don't think it would effect that at all. The nutrients of your cum can be alltered due to diet, but ALA in urine is strickly a digestive system problem, not a reproductive system problem ... IMO.

 

[BackDoc]

Originally posted by 110%
1. When is the best time to take it before a meal, I heard 30 min and I have heard right before a meal.

I personally don't think it matters for going into ketosis, but for glucose control, then yes. See #9.

Originally posted by 110%
2. I have heard if u take it too early before a meal it will burn, why is this

Probably the acidity of the compound, which can irritate food passages. Be careful with the powder. It is best to try and mix it in with food. Accidentally coughing or inhaling any of this crap while trying to eat the powder could be a disaster. You should get somewhat used to the acid indigestion. Nowadays I can take 1000 mg before bed without the slightest bit of acid. Didn't use to be that way.

Originally posted by 110%
3. This sort of mimics insulin right, is this dangerous then or is it just like creatine or gluatmine nothing to worry about really.

It mimics insulin, but it does not interfere or alter insulin function negatively (that we know of). The insulin effect tapers at 600 mg so anything more than that and there is no additional effect.

Originally posted by 110%
4. Should I expect any dangerous side effects

I have heard accounts of a condition known as hot dog fingers, rapid penis enlargement and tongue elongation, reported mostly by women standing in line to buy large amounts of this product (joke).

Seriously, there have been no dangerous side effects to my knowledge reported within the 1800 mg per day range. There is little info on anything beyond that. Small side effects: stinky piss, dry skin, a little bit of general sleepiness.

Originally posted by 110%
5. How much does it cost, are capsules just as good as powder, I plan on getting it at gnc for convenience.

I have used several brands and I can easily tell a difference. It seems with this product that a bargain may not be the answer. The key to knowing if it is working (other than body composition change) is to measure your ketones at various times of the day. With the highest quality brand (Pure encapsulations) I can be in full ketosis with a little over half the dose of one of the commonly mentioned buy-in-bulk websites. Although Pure Encapsulations costs twice as much, I use less, so it's worth the trade-off to me to pay a few bucks extra if something works better. If you get it at GNC then you can expect average to below average results.

Originally posted by 110%
6. Is it ok to take with a fat burnerl ike an e/c/a stack or xenadrine, or should i not even use this at all since i will be using this, i have a little xenadrine left i wasnt planning on buying more though is it ok to finish it off with it. are there any supps i should use while on this.

experiment and see. You may need something to help get you going regarding energy. As long as you don't have any health problems an ECA might be okay.

Originally posted by 110%
7. Is it ok if im 17 to take this, I have 3 years training background and have lots of knowledge on dieting and follow good diet, though as you c I am young and the only supps I have taken are creatine, xenadrine, and if u consider, glutamine, protein shakes and bars and dextrose to be supps those too, I have no plans on using anabolics in the future, this isn’t nething like this right assuming it is legal and otc, though it isn’t like prohormones and the same thing as insulin though it has to be converted is it?

I didn't follow the question, but 17 seems damn young to be taking ALA. you are already using some of the best stuff out there already. Yes, it is legal. No, it is not like insulin and it does not convert to insulin.

Originally posted by 110%
8. What would be a good dose to work up to assuming I cycle it up, would it be good to take it 3 times a day maybe 400 mg post workout and 200 mg with the only other two meals of the day that I consuem carbs which both contain ½ cup oatmeal.

Your dose is fine. Although don't expect to go into ketosis.

Originally posted by 110%
9. is it best to take it with carb meals? . What do u recommend, should I take it more than 3 times a day and lessen the amt in each dose.

Makes no matter, although for reducing blood sugar, take it a few minutes before a meal if you can handle the acid.

Originally posted by 110%
10. How much should I take on refeed days, is there any amt that I should definitely not go over?

This is a question for Par Deus.

Originally posted by 110%
11. Is this beneficial when bulking as it helps carbs to be absorbed, or is it used more for the fact carbs are going to be stored as fat.

You would need an additional amount for bulking. For a 17 year old I wouldn't recommend it.