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The Arachidonic Acid Help Guide

1kerry said:
I don't think so...Im asking because it has 5 calls, and XGELS is recommended to take it fasted..
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I'd say it's more recommended pre-workout rather than fasted. Insulin may shuttle ArA towards adipose tissue vs. muscle tissue, however if you're taking it pre training I wouldn't worry. Especially over 5 kcals.
 
1kerry said:
I don't think so...Im asking because it has 5 calls, and XGELS is recommended to take it fasted..
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You mean 5kcals?

Thats not enough to do anything
 
Very informative and helpful thread, thanks!

Question (hopefully didn't skip the post where it's answered already): is there any indication that women should dose differently?
 
Johnston said:
Does taking Vitamin D3 with post workout meal pose any issues, or should it ideally be left until evening?
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Should not be an issue.

There was a study put up here a few months ago showing the benefit of combined vitamin D and leucine/BCAAs, which I assume you are getting somewhere peri workout

Not saying the benefits are fact, but it certainly should not be a bad addition
 
Yes, getting enough BCAA's. Good that D3 doesn't pose any issues then. I wasn't sure as I know it does have olive oil in it, even though it's a miniscule amount.
 
I've been running xgels 1g/4 gels for about 10 days alone with a baby aspirin preworkout and I am feel the difference. How much will I benefit from LCAR? Also my wife was going by a vitamin shoppe and I asked her to see if they had Glycerol. She bought me Creatine Glycerol Phosphate? Anyone ever hear of this? It's by Metabolic Nutrition and says each serving contains 10g of creatine-glycogen-phosphate. Would this suffice for GMS or should I return it. It was $24...
 
Logey1111 said:
I've been running xgels 1g/4 gels for about 10 days alone with a baby aspirin preworkout and I am feel the difference. How much will I benefit from LCAR? Also my wife was going by a vitamin shoppe and I asked her to see if they had Glycerol. She bought me Creatine Glycerol Phosphate? Anyone ever hear of this? It's by Metabolic Nutrition and says each serving contains 10g of creatine-glycogen-phosphate. Would this suffice for GMS or should I return it. It was $24...
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You don't need the carnitine if you're utilizing aspirin. They serve the same function in regards to ARA usage. The glycerol phosphate product she purchased is fine, but you can find bulk GMS for fairly cheap.
 
I eat my pre - workout meal, around 500 cals and 80 carbs, an hour and a half before my stimul8 and (planned) Ara. Will that have a negative effect on my Ara? I can eat those cals and carbs later, but need them in my bulk diet.
 
Tbol said:
I eat my pre - workout meal, around 500 cals and 80 carbs, an hour and a half before my stimul8 and (planned) Ara. Will that have a negative effect on my Ara? I can eat those cals and carbs later, but need them in my bulk diet.
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That is how I dose it, hope it's ok. That is the problem with bulking, you always gotta be eating! How am I supposed to take these supplements that are supposed to be taken on an empty stomach when my stomach is always full?!
 
Absolutely!! Trying to fit Ara into Alphamax/ABE stack. Fasted is something I do not comprehend at the moment!
 
Agreed.. nothing for me gets taken on an empty stomach. Hell today, I finished eating breakfast at 10:30.. and started taking my Pres at 10:45 haha

Miek
 
Tbol said:
Absolutely!! Trying to fit Ara into Alphamax/ABE stack. Fasted is something I do not comprehend at the moment!
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Take them intra instead
 
I'm a bit puzzled by the dosage of XFA and what it says on my label. It says 825mg for the XFA formula and below that it says 40% ara. So is that 40% (=330mg) of the 825mg (given that this % is listed in the same section), or 40% of the whole softgel, which would be 409.8mg taking in to account the vitamin e, c, magnesium, potassium and selenium?
 
Johnston said:
I'm a bit puzzled by the dosage of XFA and what it says on my label. It says 825mg for the XFA formula and below that it says 40% ara. So is that 40% (=330mg) of the 825mg (given that this % is listed in the same section), or 40% of the whole softgel, which would be 409.8mg taking in to account the vitamin e, c, magnesium, potassium and selenium?
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Neither. It is how much Ara is in the oil blend for Ara. It would be around 250mg.
 
Tbol said:
I eat my pre - workout meal, around 500 cals and 80 carbs, an hour and a half before my stimul8 and (planned) Ara. Will that have a negative effect on my Ara? I can eat those cals and carbs later, but need them in my bulk diet.
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That's fine in my books, especially given exercises effect on epinephrine and epinephrines effect on insulin.
 
Would using something that clears glucose from the blood, that mimicks insulin, let ArA work better during those times when one isn't able to have an empty stomach for dosing?
 
GreenMachineX said:
Would using something that clears glucose from the blood, that mimicks insulin, let ArA work better during those times when one isn't able to have an empty stomach for dosing?
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Are you working out directly after dosing ArA? If so, I wouldn't over complicate things.
 
GreenMachineX said:
Would using something that clears glucose from the blood, that mimicks insulin, let ArA work better during those times when one isn't able to have an empty stomach for dosing?
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Theoretically taking something of that sort with your pre-workout meal would be beneficial in that way.
 
Much appreciated Gentlemen, great thread btw. I will dose Ara/compete/gms/ABE 45 minutes pre - workout. Stimul8 30 minutes prior, then more compete plus aminoiv intra. Followed by 2 more ABE with first whole food meal post. Gonna be cool! Thanks again for the guidance and informative thread.
 
1kerry said:
does vitamin-c has any negative impact while taking X-GELS?
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Vitamin C doesn't have a direct negative impact with ARA, however vitamin C could potentially hinder recovery wedding taken around your workout. The only reason I could see the need to take vitamin C pre workout is if it is being taken in conjunction with something like potassium nitrate.
 
Tbol said:
Much appreciated Gentlemen, great thread btw. I will dose Ara/compete/gms/ABE 45 minutes pre - workout. Stimul8 30 minutes prior, then more compete plus aminoiv intra. Followed by 2 more ABE with first whole food meal post. Gonna be cool! Thanks again for the guidance and informative thread.
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That stimul8 is some strong stuff.....
 
ok to stack?

I take a prostate formula containing:
Pygeum extract 320mg
Beta-sitosterol complex 350 mg
Saw Palmetto extract 200 mg
Cornsilk 200 mg
Pumpkin seed extract 150 mg.

Anything in here to cause concern while taking ARA. Thanks
 
deeznu said:
I take a prostate formula containing:
Pygeum extract 320mg
Beta-sitosterol complex 350 mg
Saw Palmetto extract 200 mg
Cornsilk 200 mg
Pumpkin seed extract 150 mg.

Anything in here to cause concern while taking ARA. Thanks
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Whats this product being used for?
 
Tbol said:
Much appreciated Gentlemen, great thread btw. I will dose Ara/compete/gms/ABE 45 minutes pre - workout. Stimul8 30 minutes prior, then more compete plus aminoiv intra. Followed by 2 more ABE with first whole food meal post. Gonna be cool! Thanks again for the guidance and informative thread.
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Sounds good man; no doubt you will enjoy that! Keep us updated with how it goes
 
gbwrestler149 said:
Would it be alright to take joint support supplements and X factor at the same time?
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If you absolutely need them, you'll want to space them out as far apart as possible. I ran ArA without them even though I was using them for months prior to my run. Surprisingly I had no issues.
 
todd muelheim said:
If you absolutely need them, you'll want to space them out as far apart as possible. I ran ArA without them even though I was using them for months prior to my run. Surprisingly I had no issues.
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Joint issues from ArA seem to be over exaggerated. It is a possible side effect, but that doesn't mean you WILL experience it.

I haven't seen too many people actually experience joint sides, and if they do they're not bad.

Like he said, space them out. I'd suggest 6-8hours after your ArA dose
 
Would the "natural" amount of Omega- 3's in eggs or pb really be a factor? Using smart balance for both.
 
Tbol said:
Would the "natural" amount of Omega- 3's in eggs or pb really be a factor? Using smart balance for both.
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No, youll be fine continuing to consume those.
 
Thanks, I can switch the timing I consume them. But can't do without the cals etc. Much appreciated! Ara should be on the doorstep tomorrow when I get home!!!
 
Tbol said:
Thanks, I can switch the timing I consume them. But can't do without the cals etc. Much appreciated! Ara should be on the doorstep tomorrow when I get home!!!
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The supplements fit the diet, not the other way around :D
 
does taking a cup of coffee with 20 cals from creamer after xgels first thing in the morning has any negative impact on are 's benefits?
thanks!
 
1kerry said:
does taking a cup of coffee with 20 cals from creamer after xgels first thing in the morning has any negative impact on are 's benefits? thanks!
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I'm assuming you're taking X-Gels pre-training, correct? No, I wouldn't sweat 20 kcals.
 
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