Supplements the debate/discussion thread

LiE · 20 Jan 2013 at 13:41

Yea that's how MP suggest you take it. However TPW is completely different..

LiE · 20 Jan 2013 at 13:42

mrthingyx said:
Research would indicate 4.5g/day is good,spread across 4/5 servings to avoid parasthesia.

To contradict Chong (apologies), research does suggest better power output with beta alanine vs. control groups. However, we're not talking PED-style, but statistically significant, nonetheless.

parasthesia is bad? I don't mind the tingling sensation.

Have you read any thing on Taurine dosages?

tom_e · 20 Jan 2013 at 13:46

LiE said:
parasthesia is bad? I don't mind the tingling sensation.

Have you read any thing on Taurine dosages?

It's not bad, it's just a lot of people really don't like it.

LiE · 20 Jan 2013 at 13:49

Yea. I'm just wondering if I can take fewer/higher servings if I don't mind the tingling. 1.5g 4/5 times a day can be tricky sometimes.

mrthingyx · 20 Jan 2013 at 13:50

LiE said:
parasthesia is bad? I don't mind the tingling sensation.

Have you read any thing on Taurine dosages?

Not at all. As pointed out some people don't like it.

For instance, when I first started out, I tried a blend with 2g/dose and it was really bad (like nausea). However, managing my own intake, 1g/dose is absolutely fine.

Regarding taurine, I'll have a look this evening...

Steedie · 20 Jan 2013 at 13:55

Taurine I take 1 heaped small scoop pre workout and the same before bed.

Chong Warrior · 20 Jan 2013 at 14:04

mrthingyx said:
Research would indicate 4.5g/day is good,spread across 4/5 servings to avoid parasthesia.

To contradict Chong (apologies), research does suggest better power output with beta alanine vs. control groups. However, we're not talking PED-style, but statistically significant, nonetheless.

Hey if someone can be bothered to follow a protocol like that, they deserve something. Personally I'm terrible at remembering to take supps. It's once a day or none for me usually

Begbie said:
I want to try some Ornithine now!

It's a beast and great while taking it

But you have to ask yourself is it worth the cost? I'd say no. Though it is an experience when it first kicks in so for that I'd say yeah maybe it's worth running a single course just for the hell of it!

Wait until it's in the sale with 50% off

LiE said:
parasthesia is bad? I don't mind the tingling sensation.

Have you read any thing on Taurine dosages?

Same, I quite liked the tingling when I tried it.

As for Taurine I've found it's main uses to be hydration, so good to take around high output training with lots of sweating. Good with creatine and it's a god send to prevent hangovers! 3g/5g before going out on a binge drinking session with a pint of water. If in a fit state to remember another 2g when you get home with a pint of water. You'll be glad you did.

Begbie · 20 Jan 2013 at 14:24

I think I shall wait till it's on sale and give it a try.

Deception · 20 Jan 2013 at 18:57

ZMA - £14.20 for 270 from MP. A lot better than paying £28.99! Although, anyone had any good experiences from it? Ive already got taurine for them dem dreams!

Syla5 · 20 Jan 2013 at 19:17

TPW are doing a sale on all amino acids 15% off with AMINO15 code, anyone new to TPW feel free to use my ref code DP2602 and get some free protein with the order

Delvis · 20 Jan 2013 at 19:32

Remind me of the benefits of taurine? Minus the hydration thing

Deception · 20 Jan 2013 at 19:38

Just had a weird email from MP saying thanks for my order and sent me an invoice from 2010 :eek:

crunchman · 20 Jan 2013 at 19:43

Deception said:
Just had a weird email from MP saying thanks for my order and sent me an invoice from 2010

I got one on Thursday too!

Strangely it was for an order for ZMA as well :confused:

/Conspiracy

Chong Warrior · 20 Jan 2013 at 19:49

Deception said:
ZMA - £14.20 for 270 from MP. A lot better than paying £28.99! Although, anyone had any good experiences from it? Ive already got taurine for them dem dreams!

Zinc and magnesium are well worth taking, very important nutrients. A staple of mine as the body needs them when training hard. The MP one's are particularly good compared to the overpriced ZMA trademark

Begbie · 20 Jan 2013 at 19:54

Deception said:
ZMA - £14.20 for 270 from MP. A lot better than paying £28.99! Although, anyone had any good experiences from it? Ive already got taurine for them dem dreams!

Where you getting that price?

Deception · 20 Jan 2013 at 19:56

Begbie said:
Where you getting that price?

MP - Price Matcher - www.discount-supplements.co.uk

Works out cheaper than MP's own brand too

Only came across it because I was bored and going through the price matcher entries I had in auto-complete..

Somnambulist · 20 Jan 2013 at 20:02

Chong Warrior said:
Zinc and magnesium are well worth taking, very important nutrients. A staple of mine as the body needs them when training hard. The MP one's are particularly good compared to the overpriced ZMA trademark

The ones on BSD seem good value as well, 300 for £38 @ one per night, the MP ones are cheaper for 270 pills but they say take 3 before bed.

EDIT - that price match changes things lol. Wonder if you really need to take 3 a night though?

Freefaller · 20 Jan 2013 at 20:20

It's about the grammes per serving - I don't think much of MP's one - but I don't think much of |ZMA in general

Somnambulist · 20 Jan 2013 at 20:32

My job involves 12 hour day/night shifts which switch all the time - I have trouble getting to sleep sometimes so it might be worth a punt if it helps knock me out and give me better rest.

Somnambulist · 20 Jan 2013 at 20:40

Also I see on the bay you can get the Xtend sampler pack w/30 sachets (5 servings of the 6 flavours) - not great value for money but given I'm not hugely keen on the apple flavour and not sure what to order a whole tub of next...