rascal14
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I haven't seen a problem for that..
SNS X-Gels, no DOMS at all?
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I haven't seen a problem for that..
DoubleM101
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It was in Portugal
At the end, they recognized there was no problem after some phone calls and about one month waiting, but at first they retained one of the orders, requesting the feedback from an organization which controls that.. Something like FDA.
Oddly, they didn´t care about the other order, which was exactly the same. One bottle of ArA and a couple of samples. This is really about who inspect the orders at the customs. They even labeled it like medication instead of food supplement.
DoubleM101
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In this third week, lethargy is hitting me really hard. Not much energy to workout and i had to drop the weights, but strength isn´t my main goal. Size is, and concerning to that, it seems it´s working fine. Since i started to take PA and later added ArA, some people asked what i was taking lol.
DOMS still the same (almost none) but i started to feel some painful pumps when working out.
I guess this lethargy and "lack of strength" are due to inflammation and increased recovery time, so it´s doing what it´s supposed to do
DOMS still the same (almost none) but i started to feel some painful pumps when working out.
I guess this lethargy and "lack of strength" are due to inflammation and increased recovery time, so it´s doing what it´s supposed to do
DoubleM101
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No it wasn´t.
Usually i do:
Monday: Chest + Triceps
Tuesday: Back + Biceps
Wednesday: Lower body and ABS
Thursdays: Shoulders, Traps and Forearms
Friday: Chest + Triceps or Chest + Biceps
4/5 exercices for bigger groups and 2/3 for smaller groups, 3/4 sets of 8-12 reps for each exercice, except calves/traps/abs which i workout in the 20/25 reps range.
Maybe it´s a coincidence and this lack of energy isn´t related with ArA.. i know some other factors can contribute to it. And honestly last two months were really intensive, i increased the weights for a good amount since i started to take PA and later ArA.
Usually i do:
Monday: Chest + Triceps
Tuesday: Back + Biceps
Wednesday: Lower body and ABS
Thursdays: Shoulders, Traps and Forearms
Friday: Chest + Triceps or Chest + Biceps
4/5 exercices for bigger groups and 2/3 for smaller groups, 3/4 sets of 8-12 reps for each exercice, except calves/traps/abs which i workout in the 20/25 reps range.
Maybe it´s a coincidence and this lack of energy isn´t related with ArA.. i know some other factors can contribute to it. And honestly last two months were really intensive, i increased the weights for a good amount since i started to take PA and later ArA.
Danes
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I dropped my ArA. The lethargy/fatigue was to much. Wanted to sleep whole day. So tired, lack of energy , some kind depressed feeling. After i quited, I feel like a new man. Never reacted to ArA like that before. BUT i have never been eating so much red meat and egg like I have been doing last months... so could be to much ArA
kbayne
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abformulations
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Need someone to take that ArA off your hands?
Lol I was going to say that's. Beat me to it
NomZ
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If you've increased the intensity a lot recently, you will begin to experience fatigue.
Any pre-workouts?
DoubleM101
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Only Beta Alanine and Taurine. Can´t take stimulants due to my Anxiety.
NomZ
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I see, not much you can do then but get plenty of rest and get through it.
NomZ
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I see, not much you can do then but get plenty of rest and get through it.
Jiigzz
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In this third week, lethargy is hitting me really hard. Not much energy to workout and i had to drop the weights, but strength isn´t my main goal. Size is, and concerning to that, it seems it´s working fine. Since i started to take PA and later added ArA, some people asked what i was taking lol.
DOMS still the same (almost none) but i started to feel some painful pumps when working out.
I guess this lethargy and "lack of strength" are due to inflammation and increased recovery time, so it´s doing what it´s supposed to do
I haven't felt the lethargy side before but hopefully that clears up for you. Mindful that if your doing volume/ intensity heavy sessions that lethargy could be a normal issue associated with that as well.
kpeaceoutbye
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What's the best multi to run with ArA? I have always used OT for my multi, but need something without anti-inflammatory properties. Anything COST EFFECTIVE with good dosing to keep my bases covered?
abformulations
Legend
Take any. Just don't take it near your ara dose.
Wait a few hours post dose. 5 hours or so and you good.
aaronuconn
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Multi-vitamins are inherently "anti-inflammatory" in general.
As NomZ stated, just dose away from your workout, as you should be doing that anyways.
kpeaceoutbye
Member
I dose multi's for breakfast (9AM), lift (6PM), then take my other dose of multis for dinner post workout (~8-9ish).
Is this a bad setup for any multi? And I should prob switch out my OT for another multi right?
Is this a bad setup for any multi? And I should prob switch out my OT for another multi right?
warbird01
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I dose both multis and fish oil about 12 hours after my ArA dose and have never had a problem with this dosing scheme.
kboxer7
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Hey #Jiigzz, quick question....
I am curious if we know what tissues ArA is known to inflame? I have a old elbow injury that has had me staying away from ArA, but I'm more so concerned with any inflammatory response that would affect blood vessels.
I'm pretty healthy, but have a family history of heart disease at an early age so I don't wanna risk inflaming arteries etc., even for a relatively short period of time.
Thoughts on if I should just stay away from x-gels?
Thanks!
rtmilburn
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kbayne
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If you only had the old elbow injury, I would say give it a try if you wanted. If the injury flared up horribly, stop dosing ArA.
But with the family history of heart disease at an early age, I wouldn't recommend arachidonic acid.
kboxer7
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Thank you for the reply. I was leaning that way. I mean we know that foods/drugs that cause an inflammatory response in the body can increase the risk of stroke & heart attacks in some cases (more so in those with pre-existing or other complications). With ArA I doubt it's an issue with those who are healthy...but it did have me thinking.
Regards,
Danes
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This, or having inflammation issues/chronic inflammation issues
rtmilburn
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Yes i agree but i think it might make it worse??
NomZ
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It might, but so does a lot of things we do. It's up to the user to weigh the cost/benefit ratio.
Jiigzz
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Problems for heart disease tend to stem from prolonged excessive systemic inflammation, not from acute short term inflammation.
The product is safe to use considering clinical supplemental trials show the product should not cause this issue.
Danes
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