When to take E-C-A?

[sguthrie]

This week I started taking a generic version of Hydroxy-cut. I take one dose first thing when I get up, and I've been taking the second around 3:00 PM because it's about 1/2 way between when I wake up and go to bed. The problem is the last couple of nights I've had trouble falling asleep and I'm wondering if this is the culprit. Does anyone have experience on the best time to take the second dose?

BTW - I got this generic version at Wal-Mart, and it's called "Xtreme Lean." It's twice as potent as Hydroxy-cut so 2 capsules gets me the same dosage 4 of Hydroxy-cut would. I got 120 capsules for $15 or $16. Way cheaper than Mucle-Tech, or even Optimum Nutirion's version.

 

[kibrood]

I've had excellent results with ECA when I take a dose (one dose being 25E/200C/325A) 3 times a day usually 30 min before working out or a meal. For me, I do not take my last dose after 7-8 pm otherwise I get the same no sleeping side effect you're experiencing.

What it boils down to is that everyone is different in their reaction to ECA. Some people can take it later in the evening and have no probs sleeping, and others have to take their last dose earlier. One thing that I did notice is that I slowly get used to the stuff so the kick I get from it is not as noticable the longer I take it. You may find that as you get used to ECA you may be able to take that last dose later and later.

My advice is to listen to your body and take it slowly. In time you'll probably be able to take more (if that's what you want) and take a dose later in the day.

Keep it up and best of luck.

 

[bodmin]

One thing that I did notice is that I slowly get used to the stuff so the kick I get from it is not as noticable the longer I take it.

Even if you can't actually feel the effect, it still works.

bodmin