Side effects from Animal Pak

[Xorxhs]

I ve tried Animal pak as my main multivitamin supp,exactly as instructions say so.After an hour i was hurinated a lot( strange dark yellow color) and i was feeling a bit dizzy.I ve tested Animal pak again after a week and had the same results.
Any advice? I think that so many pills is excess.I wish i could know which pill is what so as to avoid overdosage.I could take the half of them,but which ones?

[C-24]

The best thing with Animal Pak is to eat a good meal before taking it. It slows down its rapid absorption. On an empty stomach, it's harsh...

I have the same urine color, which is just a sign of (a lot!) vitamins. But I don't have the "dark color"...
It's funny, cause it's so yellow you might think you could see it in the dark!

[CosmoKramer]

I've been taking Animal Pak when I wake up before work with breakfast. The dark yellow pee really hasnt been happening to me, it only happens when i havent been drinking enough water throughout the day. Drink them with plenty of water and maybe your feeling dizzy because you take them right when you wake up with nothing in you?

[hvit]

Do you guys think that 1 pak a day is enough, or would you always go with the recommended 2?

[jb6080]

Do you guys think that 1 pak a day is enough, or would you always go with the recommended 2?

I think the best thing to do with Animal Pak is to "stack it" with another vitamin. Animal Pak is a great forumula for weightlifting itself, but in the morning and evening it is good to take a multi with more good substances and antioxidants.

This results in the use of one Animal Pak with your pre-workout meal, and a multi in the morning and evening (make sure to split seving size with multis; DO not overdose).

[dhatcher]

Do you guys think that 1 pak a day is enough, or would you always go with the recommended 2?

I think they only recommend 2 paks a day if you're doing really hard core lifting and preparing for a competition (in other words doing more exercise than normal which would deplete your vitamin stores even more than regularly).

I mean I lift, but I'm not generally preparing for a competition. I would go with the 1 pak a day.

I also would not supplement the Animal Pak with another multi. You could end up getting into toxic levels of vitamins. Animal Pak is a true multi, so there's no reason to take another on top of it. Here's a description from bb.com about what's in Animal Pak (you can see the full list of ingredients about in it's store's description).

"Is Animal Pak a multivitamin?
Yes and no. One of it's component is a complete and comprehensive multivitamin that's true. In fact, as a multivitamin alone, nothing comes close to Animal Pak in terms of potency as explained above. That's why Animal Pak is the #1 selling training pack in the world. But Animal Pak isn't just a multi. It contains a range of essential and non-essential amino acids, digestive enzymes, electrolytes, antioxidants, lipotropics, and other nutrients to support lifters. Animal Pak is a complete "training" pack."

[hvit]

I wouldn't supplement it with another multivitamin, lest, like dhatcher said getting into toxic levels of the fat solubles.

Since I can get it for right around $16, I think I'm going to buy 3 of them, and I'll have a 4 month supply just by taking 1 pak a day.

[ForceLineBacker]

Drink more water.

And, because others are going to say it is, but it is not because of the excess b12, more water takes care of this.

[fish153]

Drink more water.

And, because others are going to say it is, but it is not because of the excess b12, more water takes care of this.

???? Most sites - medical and otherwise - would affirm that excess B12 is what causes urine to appear bright/neon yellow after taking a multivitamin. Your body absorbs what it needs and the excess is eliminated through the urine.

If the urine is DARK, then yeah, the issue is needing more water - but if the urine is a neon-like yellow after taking a multivitamin, then the cause is B12.

[ForceLineBacker]

???? Most sites - medical and otherwise - would affirm that excess B12 is what causes urine to appear bright/neon yellow after taking a multivitamin. Your body absorbs what it needs and the excess is eliminated through the urine.

If the urine is DARK, then yeah, the issue is needing more water - but if the urine is a neon-like yellow after taking a multivitamin, then the cause is B12.

I agree, but there is not such a large amount of B12 in there. I take NO-Explode and Animal Pak together, both of which have a lot of B12 or riboflavin, and yes my urine could get yellow, but I alleviate it by drinking more water. Crystal clear everytime, if I allow it to get yellow (I am still hydrated though) I can feel it in my workout.

Just drink more water, trust me.

[jb6080]

I also would not supplement the Animal Pak with another multi. You could end up getting into toxic levels of vitamins. Animal Pak is a true multi, so there's no reason to take another on top of it. Here's a description from bb.com about what's in Animal Pak (you can see the full list of ingredients about in it's store's description).

The serving for Animal Pak listed on the cans they are packaged in is two paks. If you take one pack, that leaves room for a half-dose of another multi. If you get a supercharged whole-foods fortified multi, most of the stuff you are getting is different from animal pak, so there is no overlap. Again, for the ingredients that are common to both supps: you would not be getting toxic levels.

I take 1 pill of a whole foods vitamin (1/3 the dose), and I take 1 animal pak on workout days, which is 1/2 a dose. Therefore, I am only getting 86.66% of what would still be considered a safe amount of vitamins, but am subsequently getting the benefit of more healthy chemicals.
I'm not saying go crazy and end up causing hypervitaminosis; you must take the time to do your own research of ingredient levels, and double check that everything is safe with RDA of vitamins.

There is no reason vitamins shouldn't be stacked; they are the one good and healthy thing that should be stacked (SAFTLEY) to get maximum results.

[deadaim]

Yes the B vitamins are to attribute to the neon pee, the universal boys call it PAK PISS.

[eurodeath]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, the PAK PISS, what's so funny!!!!!!!!

[JP83]

???? Most sites - medical and otherwise - would affirm that excess B12 is what causes urine to appear bright/neon yellow after taking a multivitamin. Your body absorbs what it needs and the excess is eliminated through the urine.

If the urine is DARK, then yeah, the issue is needing more water - but if the urine is a neon-like yellow after taking a multivitamin, then the cause is B12.

very true

[Heracles25]

Excess Riboflavin, harmless and you are good to go. As stated drink more water and after a few days it should subside.

[SeP]

oh lawds i knew animal pak had teh steroidz in em!!!!!!!!

naw, the color is normal. drink a lot more water and take a multi after a meal.

I'm currently taking NOW adam and I get a neon green piss (serious) right after

[Heracles25]

oh lawds i knew animal pak had teh steroidz in em!!!!!!!!

naw, the color is normal. drink a lot more water and take a multi after a meal.

I'm currently taking NOW adam and I get a neon green piss (serious) right after

I take NOW B-100 and my urine is so bright, I told the lady that was giving me a drug screen for my job not to worry that it was normal. Should have seen her face.

[daazndood]

should i take fish oil capsules while on animal pak?

[206AK]

Like they mentioned above, take it with a meal and make sure you drink enough h20.


You should be consuming at least 100oz of water a day anyway.

[SeP]

I take NOW B-100 and my urine is so bright, I told the lady that was giving me a drug screen for my job not to worry that it was normal. Should have seen her face.

hahahaha I've always wondered what I'd do in a situation like that

"I SWEAR its just a multivitamin, I dont know where you guys got horse tranquilizer from!!!!"

[The_Animal11]

i've never felt dizzy while taking pak, but i always make sure i take it with a meal. i would try that if you werent before.

as for the Pak Piss, its completely normal man. just make sure you're drinking plently of water and you'll be ok. throws you off at first when you're used to havin it be clearish (mine always was cuz i drink so much water anyways).

[The_Animal11]

hahahaha I've always wondered what I'd do in a situation like that

"I SWEAR its just a multivitamin, I dont know where you guys got horse tranquilizer from!!!!"

same here, ive actually wondered whether or not I should donate blood still with all the supps we take. I used to donate a couple times a year, but i've stopped since i started getting into more supps (like creatine, mstak...) anyone know if this is still cool? dont wanna get someone sick cuz of my blood!

[SeP]

same here, ive actually wondered whether or not I should donate blood still with all the supps we take. I used to donate a couple times a year, but i've stopped since i started getting into more supps (like creatine, mstak...) anyone know if this is still cool? dont wanna get someone sick cuz of my blood!

reps for donating blood. honestly I think it would be fine but you should probably consult a doctor just to make sure.

[stanzione1017]

I ve tried Animal pak as my main multivitamin supp,exactly as instructions say so.After an hour i was hurinated a lot( strange dark yellow color) and i was feeling a bit dizzy.I ve tested Animal pak again after a week and had the same results.
Any advice? I think that so many pills is excess.I wish i could know which pill is what so as to avoid overdosage.I could take the half of them,but which ones?

animal pak is a multi-v... vitamins go into you, do what they need to, and the rest go out in your pee.. these excess vitamins can change its color wierd... im also a user of this product and there was days it came out lime green!... its quite funny actually and as far as the dizzyness it probably isnt the vitamin... they are essential nutrients not any special supplement... goodluckk!

[stanzione1017]

same here, ive actually wondered whether or not I should donate blood still with all the supps we take. I used to donate a couple times a year, but i've stopped since i started getting into more supps (like creatine, mstak...) anyone know if this is still cool? dont wanna get someone sick cuz of my blood!

i agree with the guy who said ask a doctor... im no doctor but i do know that the supplements we take go straight to the blood stream to get to our muscle.. so my estimated guess would be there is some of these in our blood.. therefore i wouldnt advise donating... maybe between testbooster cycles... hope i helped!... goodluck

[daazndood]

should i take fish oil capsules while on animal pak?

bump

[ChefXplode]

should i take fish oil capsules while on animal pak?

yes.

[Boone1186]

I take the pak about an hour after eating a meal with 1 fish oil capsule for the day. I drink two 16.9 ounce bottles of water while im working out. this is after i drink almost a full bottle with the pak itself. I know from experience if you take the pak on an empty stomach u will feel like hell, such as feeling dizzy and light headed and the red pill will make your heart rate increase dramatically. So if i were to give any advice from my experience, take an hour after a meal with a bottle of water and make sure to continue drinking water throughout the day. YOU CANT DRINK TOO MUCH WATER!!!!!!

does anyone feel rage while working out with the pak? i find myself yelling out loud a lot and hitting the floor with my fits a lot haha.. is that just me?

also.. the pump you feel while working out is AMAZING it feels like your muscles are inflated with air!

[ProWrestleFan]

Animal Pak makes my piss a light tint of lime green

[chevy572bb]

Water is your friend.