what is taraxatone?

FSUjdh · 01-03-2004, 08:41 PM

i was reading through a gnc catalogue that i received in the mail, and i saw an ad for taraxatone. there is a before and after picture, and time in the picture has elapsed 2 days and the dude looks considerably bigger in the after picture. i know it helps get rid of water weight, but what exactly is this supplement and how does it work? i am 6'1, 157, and looking to take something that will help me gain considerable muscle and weight. would i benefit at all in taking this supplement? also, what does everyone feel about taking andro.. would it benefit someone as lean as me? thanks a lot.

**Bignbuff** · 01-03-2004, 08:53 PM

If you're looking to gain mass taraxatone wouldn't be your best choice. It just decreases your water retention and is commonly used by bodybuilders before a competition. It also increases electrolytes.

As far as a mass building supplement goes. Have you tried creatine or any cell volumizing products yet? Are you on whey protein?

Also, how old are you? Unless you have been training for a long while and are over at least 21, PH's wouldn't be a good idea.

FSUjdh · 01-03-2004, 11:13 PM

i am 21 years old and have been working out, with minimal results, for a while now. i would not call myself a beginner in the gym, but i guess by looking at me you wouldnt be able to tell i have been working out for as long as i have.
i am currently taking nlarge2 and have gained a few lbs, but nothing major.what exactly are cell volumizing products? any specific supplements you would suggest to gain mass?

RippedUp · 01-04-2004, 12:57 AM

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Originally posted by Bignbuff
If you're looking to gain mass taraxatone wouldn't be your best choice.

Indeed. Taraxatone would even be counter-productive for gaining mass.

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Originally posted by Bignbuff
It just decreases your water retention and is commonly used by bodybuilders before a competition.

Correct. This product is only intended for use 2-4 days before a show or photoshoot. It acts as a diuretic - i.e. it gets rid of some of your water weight, sometimes making you look more dry.

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Originally posted by Bignbuff
It also increases electrolytes.

Decreases electrolyte.

Being dehydrated throws your electrolyte balance off, and this can have a dramatic effect on the heart.
That's why you have people getting dangerous side-effects from ephedra and others.

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Originally posted by Bignbuff
As far as a mass building supplement goes. Have you tried creatine or any cell volumizing products yet? Are you on whey protein?

What you need is getting familiar with a bbing diet. That represents the main key to progress.
Without sufficient macronutrients and calories, don't expect to go far.

RippedUp · 01-04-2004, 01:01 AM

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Originally posted by FSUjdh
i am 21 years old and have been working out, with minimal results, for a while now.

Increase your calorie intake by 500 or so, and I guarantee you will start gaining again.

Also, ditch the N-Large; it's just powdered junk food.

Read this.

**Bignbuff** · 01-04-2004, 11:05 AM

RippedUp if you read the product description here, it says that Taraxatone adds critical electrolytes. Bump to your comment about getting a proper diet, that is a must.

RippedUp · 01-04-2004, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by Bignbuff
RippedUp if you read the product description here, it says that Taraxatone adds critical electrolytes.

This is misleading, as Taraxatone does not contain any essential minerals such as potassium to their formula.

dutch-guy · 01-12-2004, 04:24 AM

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Originally posted by Bignbuff
is commonly used by bodybuilders before a competition.

Could a normal lifter (no contest) also use this product?

I'm not fat but i stili have some extra weight on my stomach and would want to lose it for the summer. Would this product help?

**Bignbuff** · 01-12-2004, 04:30 AM

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Could a normal lifter (no contest) also use this product?

I'm not fat but i stili have some extra weight on my stomach and would want to lose it for the summer. Would this product help?

It's pretty much just for before a competition or big photoshoot if one were a model.

It just drains your body of water like bodybuilders do to create that extremely cut up look before a contest.

Unless you're already at a low enough bodyfat, I wouldn't recommend using it.

dutch-guy · 01-12-2004, 05:22 AM

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Originally posted by Bignbuff
It's pretty much just for before a competition or big photoshoot if one were a model.

It just drains your body of water like bodybuilders do to create that extremely cut up look before a contest.

Unless you're already at a low enough bodyfat, I wouldn't recommend using it.

I already have a pretty low bf%. In March i'am going to use a One+ cycle and after that is want to start cutting. If i cant lose the remaining water weight, i would like to try Taraxatone just before he beginning of summer.

If I use it, how long will the effect of Taraxatone last??

naturalguy · 01-12-2004, 06:38 AM

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Originally posted by dutch-guy
I already have a pretty low bf%. In March i'am going to use a One+ cycle and after that is want to start cutting. If i cant lose the remaining water weight, i would like to try Taraxatone just before he beginning of summer.

If I use it, how long will the effect of Taraxatone last??

Water retention is a temporary thing that can vary from day to day.