I've been working on a pre-WO concoction made with bulk ingredients since many marketed products are lacking the effective dosages of certain ingredients (Beta-Alanine, Citrulline Malate, Creatine)...assuming the dosages are even published.
I've noticed that the stimulants in pill form seem to be absorbed much slower than in the popular pre-WO powders. I'm using Primaforce caffeine and 1,3 DMAA currently. If I take a typical pre-WO, I feel a kick almost immediately and I hit the gym eager to lift. With the pills, there's no sudden energy boost and it can sometimes take 30-45 minutes to feel anything.
Because of this, I've been taking bulk products and a pre-WO powder for the stimulant effect.
Anyone else experience this or have recommendations?
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01-01-2011, 09:53 PM #1
Fast Release Caffeine/1,3 DMAA Pills?
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01-01-2011, 09:58 PM #2
Crush/Grind the pills into a powder if they are tablets, and/or remove the powder by separating the capsules. Powder is made up of a large amount of smaller particles, which means much more surface area. More surface area = faster absorption. Also take your stimulants on an empty stomach for their full effect. Taking on a full stomach dampens any effects, and in some cases (like PEA for me, for instance) just negates it entirely.
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01-01-2011, 10:18 PM #3
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01-02-2011, 06:12 AM #4
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why not try powders?
caffeine - http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sf...inepowder.html
1,3 - http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sns/adrena-g.html (these are capsules, but you can break them open and mix them)
if you are concerned about taste mix them in a juice or add some crystal light (or whatever flavor mix you like)
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01-02-2011, 07:36 AM #5
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01-02-2011, 07:38 AM #6
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