allpumpedup
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Im new to the forums and I was wondering what a back pump was and if the acronym bp stands for it?
not neccesarily... it can aid in hydration like creatine does which in turn makes NO products work better and bigger pumps from NO supps possible... it will not really give pumps on its own, why would you want to take something that pumps you up when your already experiencing excruciating painful pumps from a steroid or PH???remeizo said:After looking online it looks like taurine will also help with nitric oxide production which will help you get a bigger pump while working out. I hope that answers the question.
not neccesarily... it can aid in hydration like creatine does which in turn makes NO products work better and bigger pumps from NO supps possible... it will not really give pumps on its own, why would you want to take something that pumps you up when your already experiencing excruciating painful pumps from a steroid or PH???
I know what they are and have experienced them. I have also supplemented with taurine upwards 10g/day to no avail.I went between 4g to 6g taurine + 2g-4g potassium gluconate.
If you want to know what back pumps are get a friend to hit you in the back with a baseball bat. Now imagine that constantly.
I know what they are and have experienced them. I have also supplemented with taurine upwards 10g/day to no avail.
My question was by what mechanism does this supposedly work for back pumps? I understand how taurine and various electrolytes help with muscle cramps/spasms but lower back pumps are not the same thing. I am looking for an explanantion not just brotelligence. I would like to understand how it works. I know in animal studies for decades ago taurine supposedly lowered BP but I do not know if human studies showed same results.
Edit: I am think your response was not for me.
Yes, it actually was helpful. Led me to find studies of it effects on vasodilation. thanks.Well from my understanding the back pump is due to significantly more amounts of blood being pumped in, than the amount being pumped out. This essentially is what all of our "pumps," are. Now Taurine comes in because it plays a major role in our NO production. NO is the gas present for every muscle contraction and blood vessel dilation. Taurine basically widens blood channels allowing for greater blood flow, which obviously results in greater oxygen/nutrient delivery. I think the key here is the increased blood flow, and that is why taurine has been known to alleviate these back pumps.
Hope this is close to what you were looking for.
Yes, it actually was helpful. Led me to find studies of it effects on vasodilation. thanks.