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[Latamier]

Thanks guys, but does anybody know the answer on lasix being potassium sparing?

 

[Latamier]

Self bump for more criticism and lasix info.

 

[Mischief]

Lasix belongs to the group of saluretics and to be exact is a "loop diuretic". Its effect consists of distinctly increased excretion of sodium, chloride, potassium, and water. A very important characteristic which must be absolutely monitored with loop diuretics is the reabsorbtion of potassium ions, sodium ions, and chloride ions. This causes a considerable disturbance of the electrolyte household. Due to its intense effect on water excretion Lasix is used for treatment of edema~ and high blood pressure. Bodybuilders use Lasix shortly before a competition to excrete excessive, mostly subcutaneous, water so that they appear hard, defined, and ripped to the bone when in the limelight. For this reason, athletes often use Lasix to lose weight and to compete in a lower weight class. Bodybuilders often use the injectable and intravenous (or IM) version the morning of the competition since it becomes immediately effective when the athlete, due to a more or less strongly remaining water film, begins to panic. This, however, can also produce the opposite effect. That is, the muscles become small and flat; the athlete loses vascularity, and has no pump during warm-up when during a very short time too much water and minerals are lost. It is thus possible that some pro or top amateur shortly before the beginning of a competition as a last countermeasure is seen with a bag of glucose solution being injected intravenously so that the blood volume rises again. In order to compensate for the potassium loss many athletes take potassium chloride tablets. This, however, involves a certain risk since an overdose of potassium can cause cardiac arrest. In our experience, Lasix is taken in the last two days before a competition.

Lasix is the strongest diuretic and the most dangerous compound in bodybuilders' arsenal of medicine. Side effects can include circulatory disturbances, dizziness, dehy-dration, muscle cramps, vomiting, circulatory collapse, diarrhea, and fainting. In extreme cases cardiac arrest is possible. Extreme caution is advised when athletes who are already substantially drained and dehydrated continue their loop diuretic treatment with a "make it or die atti-tude," or even continue the intake altogether with a completely reduced liquid intake.

 

[Fonz]

Self BUMP for more criticism. Please be nice.

Ok. Lets go into judging mode:

Good points:

Back: 9/10
Chest: 9/10
Shoulders: 9/10

Bad points:

Quadriceps: 6/10
Glutes: 6/10
Hamstrings: 6/10

Your glute-hamstring tie-ins need work.(You probably
know this)

This is being STRICTLY from a bodybuilding stand-point
so nobody take offense.
To the average person, you look fantabolous without
a doubt.

Good job Latimer.

Fonz

 

[Latamier]

Ok. Lets go into judging mode:

Good points:

Back: 9/10
Chest: 9/10
Shoulders: 9/10

Bad points:

Quadriceps: 6/10
Glutes: 6/10
Hamstrings: 6/10

Your glute-hamstring tie-ins need work.(You probably
know this)

This is being STRICTLY from a bodybuilding stand-point
so nobody take offense.
To the average person, you look fantabolous without
a doubt.

Good job Latimer.

Fonz

I appreciate your honesty Fonz. Thanks for the reply, and you were right, I already knew those were my weak points and am in the process of making them my stronger points for the next show.