Caffeine Supplement Questions

f4iguy

f4iguy

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I noticed recently that caffeine can be derived from different sources. I used to just grab a cheap bottle of NoDoz and call it a day.

I found a product by Kaged Muscle:
90% Pure Caffeine Extract Derived From Water-Extracted Green Coffee Beans

Is there a reason to spend a few extra dollars for a product like the one above? What brand of caffeine do you guys prefer? Are there any other suggestions for caffeine besides Kaged Muscle? What are the benefits?

Thanks!
 
f4iguy said:
I noticed recently that caffeine can be derived from different sources. I used to just grab a cheap bottle of NoDoz and call it a day.

I found a product by Kaged Muscle:
90% Pure Caffeine Extract Derived From Water-Extracted Green Coffee Beans

Is there a reason to spend a few extra dollars for a product like the one above? What brand of caffeine do you guys prefer? Are there any other suggestions for caffeine besides Kaged Muscle? What are the benefits?

Thanks!
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I saw an interesting study a few days ago that suggests that caffeine, regardless of its sources is caffeine. Whether u pay top dollar or buy cheap caffeine pills, it's the same stuff
 
Dz23 said:
I saw an interesting study a few days ago that suggests that caffeine, regardless of its sources is caffeine. Whether u pay top dollar or buy cheap caffeine pills, it's the same stuff
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Can't find it tho
 
The_Old_Guy said:
NO. Black Coffee is the best way to get it, if you can, logistically - due to the other awesome stuff it contains.
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Absolutely. Anti oxidants and all the good stuff that it brings. I have mine with milk tho cos I'm English and that's how we roll
 
Dz23 said:
Absolutely. Anti oxidants and all the good stuff that it brings. I have mine with milk tho cos I'm English and that's how we roll
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The stuff is a super-food. Seems every week another study proves it's worth. Latest one I heard of was: Caffeine alone shortens Telomeres, but Coffee lengthens them (because of all the other stuff). My local Wharehouse stores sell giant tubs of Nescafe' Taters Choice Instant for about $11 - I buy one every trip :D
 
The_Old_Guy said:
The stuff is a super-food. Seems every week another study proves it's worth. Latest one I heard of was: Caffeine alone shortens Telomeres, but Coffee lengthens them (because of all the other stuff). My local Wharehouse stores sell giant tubs of Nescafe' Taters Choice Instant for about $11 - I buy one every trip :D
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I'm. All about nescafe Azera. If u can find that In the states,get it. It is amazing
 
The_Old_Guy said:
The stuff is a super-food. Seems every week another study proves it's worth. Latest one I heard of was: Caffeine alone shortens Telomeres, but Coffee lengthens them (because of all the other stuff). My local Wharehouse stores sell giant tubs of Nescafe' Taters Choice Instant for about $11 - I buy one every trip :D
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I read that as "my local wh0rehouse" for some reason haha. Coffee is definitely good stuff.
 
The_Old_Guy said:
The stuff is a super-food. Seems every week another study proves it's worth. Latest one I heard of was: Caffeine alone shortens Telomeres, but Coffee lengthens them (because of all the other stuff). My local Wharehouse stores sell giant tubs of Nescafe' Taters Choice Instant for about $11 - I buy one every trip :D
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That is the absolute stuff
 
The_Old_Guy said:
NO. Black Coffee is the best way to get it, if you can, logistically - due to the other awesome stuff it contains.
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This I agree with. A study was also published which demonstrates that the way the caffeine is delivered can alter the physiological response to it. In this case, 320mg of caffeine consumed as part of an energy drink had a greater impact on BP than caffeine taken alone.

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NoDoz is relatively expensive, whereas 501 tabs of 200mg caffeine is only $13.95. Invalid Link Removed
 
I wish coffee didn't make me pee so much or make my breath smell awful. I still drink it everyday but still.
 
I'm about to go real cheap with you and say Black Tea...yes, tea. It yields the highest purity of natural caffeine you'll find (more so than coffee). The pills are great for that boost of energy in the gym, but at the end of the day caffeine is caffeine...no need for anhydrous, etc. A simple 100-200mg will suffice preworkout. Use other things such as a vasodilator to really see improvements in the gym. Beta alanine and citrulline malate work well. Add in agmatine sulfate and the pump you'll get will be legit. Then, eat eat eat!!!! Fuel the body naturally and train your ass off!
 
I personally like a variety of caffeine forms/sources as they all metabolize at different rates and have slightly different attributes. Di-Caffeine Malate, Caffeine Citrate, Theacrine, Guarana, PurCaf, etc.

I would like a pill with all of the above..:burnout:
 
Ricky10, you are definitely correct with your statement. I was just suggesting a cheap form of caffeine that'll help improve energy :) For me, caffeine malate is very good but usually only in expensive preworkout supplements. I, however, do indeed use the expensive stuff Lol For someone just wanting a "boost," I said black tea because you can buy it in bulk for a fraction of the price of the sources you mentioned...I do agree with you though!!
 
I take caffeine pills once in awhile if I need an extra boost of energy, but the coffee idea sounds like a better option. Do you guys just take a teaspoon down the hatch or mix it in hot water?
 
I drink it first thing in the morning before fasted cardio...I mix in iso-amino (Hazlenut flavor) by MAN nutrition...it's a very good tasting 0 calorie BCAA mix for coffee :))
 
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