The Arachidonic Acid Help Guide

[booneman77]

5 calories will not inhibit the effects of a full ARA dose...

Or anything at all for that matter.

 

[aaronuconn]

I don't think so...Im asking because it has 5 calls, and XGELS is recommended to take it fasted..

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.

 

[Jiigzz]

I don't think so...Im asking because it has 5 calls, and XGELS is recommended to take it fasted..

You mean 5kcals?

Thats not enough to do anything

 

[R1balla]

You mean 5kcals?

Thats not enough to do anything

I hope he means 5 grand and not....5 lol

 

[Synapsin]

I don't think so…Im asking because it has 5 calls, and XGELS is recommended to take it fasted..

You're fine, take them with your preworkout

 

[1kerry]

1 more Q

Does taking melatonin has any negative impact on xgels?

 

[EpicThighGrl2]

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?

 

[Synapsin]

1 more Q

Does taking melatonin has any negative impact on xgels?

No, you're fine.

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?

More body weight dependent, so if you're female, dose less if you are under 150 pounds.

 

[Johnston]

Does taking Vitamin D3 with post workout meal pose any issues, or should it ideally be left until evening?

 

[Driven2lift]

Does taking Vitamin D3 with post workout meal pose any issues, or should it ideally be left until evening?

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

 

[Johnston]

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.

 

[Driven2lift]

The study I mentioned:


http://www.ergo-log.com/vitamin-d3-boosts-anabolic-effect-of-leucine.html

 

[Logey1111]

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...

 

[aaronuconn]

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...

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.

 

[Tbol]

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.

 

[warbird01]

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.

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?!

 

[Tbol]

Absolutely!! Trying to fit Ara into Alphamax/ABE stack. Fasted is something I do not comprehend at the moment!

 

[criticalbench]

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

 

[Jiigzz]

Absolutely!! Trying to fit Ara into Alphamax/ABE stack. Fasted is something I do not comprehend at the moment!

Take them intra instead

 

[Johnston]

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?

 

[Jiigzz]

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?

Neither. It is how much Ara is in the oil blend for Ara. It would be around 250mg.

 

[Johnston]

OK thanks. That's an informative label then ha!

 

[aaronuconn]

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.

That's fine in my books, especially given exercises effect on epinephrine and epinephrines effect on insulin.

 

[GreenMachineX]

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?

 

[aaronuconn]

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?

Are you working out directly after dosing ArA? If so, I wouldn't over complicate things.

 

[GreenMachineX]

Are you working out directly after dosing ArA? If so, I wouldn't over complicate things.

No, I don't have a problem with the empty stomach thing as others do. I was asking from a what-if standpoint.

 

[bolt10]

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?

Theoretically taking something of that sort with your pre-workout meal would be beneficial in that way.

 

[1kerry]

does vitamin-c has any negative impact while taking X-GELS?

 

[Jiigzz]

does vitamin-c has any negative impact while taking X-GELS?

Nope

 

[Tbol]

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.

 

[aaronuconn]

does vitamin-c has any negative impact while taking X-GELS?

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]

Sh1t, eggs n pb= omega 3's. FTW

 

[cbsharpe]

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.

That stimul8 is some strong stuff.....

 

[SwolenONE]

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

X2, I'm always eating.

 

[deeznu]

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

 

[Jiigzz]

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

Whats this product being used for?

 

[Jiigzz]

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.

Sounds good man; no doubt you will enjoy that! Keep us updated with how it goes

 

[deeznu]

Whats this product being used for?

Enlarged prostate

 

[Jiigzz]

Enlarged prostate

Hmm, i'm not too sure I would recommend Ara use if this is the case i'm afraid man.

 

[RecompMan]

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.

Forskolin!!!!! Use that ****

 

[gbwrestler149]

Would it be alright to take joint support supplements and X factor at the same time?

 

[toddmuelheim]

Would it be alright to take joint support supplements and X factor at the same time?

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.

 

[MultiVitamin]

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.

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

 

[Quadzilla99]

Gd I wish I could take this stuff

 

[Tbol]

Would the "natural" amount of Omega- 3's in eggs or pb really be a factor? Using smart balance for both.

 

[SwolenONE]

Would the "natural" amount of Omega- 3's in eggs or pb really be a factor? Using smart balance for both.

No, youll be fine continuing to consume those.

 

[Tbol]

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!!!

 

[Jiigzz]

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!!!

The supplements fit the diet, not the other way around

 

[1kerry]

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!

 

[aaronuconn]

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!

I'm assuming you're taking X-Gels pre-training, correct? No, I wouldn't sweat 20 kcals.