Something inside animal pak causes me to experience a pretty bad allergic reaction. My right eyelid swells up to huge proportions, making it hard to see and making me have Paris Hilton eyes, and both of my eyes end up feeling like they're on fire. Also, when I sweat while on animal pak, my eyes and face burn and I get red inflammations on my face as well as this strange around my chest and shoulder area. I've narrowed it down over the past month or so to animal pak. I have two questions:
1.) Could a Universal rep or equally knowledgeable party tell me which pill this is likely caused by so I can exclude that pill and continue taking animal pak without the allergic reaction? I would, at least, like to continue taking the vitamin.
2.) Has anyone else experienced this?
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12-25-2006, 12:07 PM #1
Allergies, Acid Sweat, and Animal Pak
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12-25-2006, 01:40 PM #2
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12-25-2006, 02:03 PM #3
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12-25-2006, 02:11 PM #4
here's my guess bro..
Several studies have noted occasional reports of irregular heartbeats with chromium use. Infrequently, chromium has been reported to cause such sleep pattern changes as insomnia and increased dream activity. Irritability has also been reported. In rare instances, persons may be allergic to a chromium formula. The symptoms of an allergic reaction include difficulty breathing, chest pain, hives, rash, and itchy or swollen skin. If this happens, the patient is advised to seek medical care immediately. High doses may also cause liver and kidney damage, or gastric irritation, although these side effects are rare.
I think it is the Chromimum (as picolinate). have a look. hope you figure it out bro.
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12-25-2006, 02:14 PM #5
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12-25-2006, 02:15 PM #6
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12-25-2006, 02:30 PM #7
yea bro, i found it.
to the OP -- check this out in regards to my chromium hypothesis and give it a try if you are willing. good luck
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...hmentid=241045
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...6&d=1145455299
be sure to check out both links.
one last note, you'll find chromium under Chromax II. Animal pak uses the patented picolinate from Chromax II brand.Last edited by trustcompany107; 12-25-2006 at 02:34 PM.
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12-25-2006, 02:32 PM #8
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12-25-2006, 02:34 PM #9
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12-25-2006, 04:53 PM #10
Good Lord, what fantastic replies. Reps to everyone.
The allergic reaction will generally start on the second day of usage (the morning after I have perspired a lot due to exercise). I'm going to try this chromium thing and will try to exclude the chromium pill and see if that helps.
Thanks again for the replies. I'll update soon.
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01-10-2007, 12:37 PM #11
Here's the promised update:
I've been allergic-reaction free ever since I made the last post in this thread (which is when I cut out the chromium tablet from the Animal Pak as well as some other things in my diet). I've slowly been adding things back in and have had no reaction. Yesterday, I added back in the chromium tablet (I've been taking Animal Pak without the chromium tablet since this thread's last post), and the allergic reaction came and hit me.
I am now 100% sure that it's been the chromium tablet causing the reaction.
Thanks again for all the replies.
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12-14-2020, 10:26 AM #12
Same allergies issue
Hi,
Thanks everyone who posted earlier. I am having the same issue and i have a feeling that excluding chromium is going to help me too.
I am just confused about the color of the pill as there are two orange brownish pills in the pack. Can anyone help me to find which one it is??
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12-14-2020, 10:50 AM #13
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