| EPHEDRINE
( Ephedrina Level) Generic Name:
Efedrina
Clorhidrato
Ephedrine is a drug but It is
available OTC. Athletes use It for several reasons. It can
Increase thermogenesis. which is the ability to convert excess
calories into heat instead of fat, by enhancing norepinephrine
release. It has been found that people who store excess body fat
are Insensitive to the chemical norepinephrine (NP). NP
stimulates thermogenesis In the body so that excess calories can
burn Instead of being stored. Certain drugs can stimulate or
potentiate the effects of NP. This in turn, would allow fat
people to burn off calories as rapidly as thin people do.
Ephedrine has that capability. The Chinese have used ephedrine
in the form of herbal teas for thousands of years, i.e. Ephedra
or MA Haung tea. Ephedrine is similar in structure to
amphetamines, because of this. It mimics some of the effects of
"speed" such as dampening the appetite and raising blood
pressure. It Is however, much weaker and far less toxic than
amphetamines (although It is banned as a stimulant by most
athletic organizatlons). The effect of ephedrine Is called a
"futile energy cycle." Ephedrine stimulates the conversion of
thyroid into Its most active form. T-3 in peripheral tissue.
This stimulates the metabolism and burns up calories quicker.
Caffeine and aspirin stimulate the thermogenic effects of
ephedrine. In fact It has recently become quite commonplace for
pre-contest bodybullders to forgo the use of dangerous thyroid
drugs and instead use a combination of ephedrine, aspirin and
caffeine for cutting up. A usual dose for fat loss has been in
the area of 100 mg caffeine, 50 mg ephedrine and one aspirin
tablet, three times dally. I've seen athletes get totally
shredded on this stack without losing any muscle! Recent studies
on humans found that combining ephedrine with caffeine and
aspirin enhances calorie-dissipating. Caffeine and aspirin are
thought to help by suppressing agents that would normally
further block release of norepinephrine. The long term effects
of combining these three OTC drugs Is largely untested though.
While It appears they are safe, in large dosages they could be
dangerous, particularly the ephedrine.
Ephedrine can also be used as a stimulant to increase workout
Intensity and concentration while training. It Is also effective
as an appetite suppressant for the pre-contest bodybullder and
It can be used by bodybullders In an attempt to diminish the
amount of fat reserves they hold. There are many supplements
which boast that they can Increase fat utilization and Increase
llpolysis. l.e. amino acid combinations, camitine, and
lipotropics. None of those natural supplements work nearly as
well as ephedrine. Ephedrine should not be used by any athlete
who has had a history of heart palpitations, arrythmia, or any
conductive Irregularity of the heart. Any athlete who develops
these symptoms while using ephedrine should discontinue the use
and consult a physician. Further caution should be used when
stacking ephedrine with caffeine and aspirin as this Is even
more likely to cause an irregular or strong heartbeat. A number
of athletes reported these symptoms and had to discontinue the
use of this supplement. Among the other athletes who had used
ephedrine the majority reported a very positive response citing
an increased awareness level and greater ability to concentrate
while training. I would recommend ephedrine for athletes who do
not have any heart problems at all and whose workout would
benefit from an increased level of concentration and an
increased "psych". It also can benefit pre-contest bodybuilders.
Ephedrine compounds are
available in various forms. Ephedrine sulfide (sulphur based) is
slower acting and has a shorter duration. It Is the least
effective form. Pseudoephedrine HCL and pseudoephedrine sulfide
are man made versions and are a little more effective. Ephedrine
HCL in a high percentage HCL base is preferred by most and has
proven to be quite effective. An example is Dymetadrine 25.
Athletes have preferred to take this product 60 minutes prior to
their workout.
Package: Usualy 20
tablets per box. 50 mg per tablet.
Usage:Average
dose is 25-100 mg a day.
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