***Sherdog Exclusive***Top 3 Performance Supplements, by David Barr

Mehwulfe said:
Interesting read, especially the final one. I hadn't known anything about Carnitine other than that I had thought I heard it was banned in Canada. From a quick google, it seems that includes the importing of it and that you now require a prescription for it as it's been relabeled from a supplement to a drug.
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Does anyone understand this? Seriously.
How is carnitine a drug while creatine is not? And how is ephedrine legally available while carnitine is not?
 
David Barr said:
Does anyone understand this? Seriously.
How is carnitine a drug while creatine is not? And how is ephedrine legally available while carnitine is not?
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No, I don't understand it. It make me believe there truly are monkeys running the show in the supplement regulation department here in Canada.
 
MikeMartial said:
No, I don't understand it. It make me believe there truly are monkeys running the show in the supplement regulation department here in Canada.
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So do you know that carnitine is definitely illegal in Canada? I tried a Google search out of curiosity but apparently I need to hone my Google skills. That's just crazy if it's truly banned, almost unbelievable.
 
Monger said:
So do you know that carnitine is definitely illegal in Canada? I tried a Google search out of curiosity but apparently I need to hone my Google skills. That's just crazy if it's truly banned, almost unbelievable.
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I had looked into it when STWACoach had posted info about ALCAR...and it looks like at one point in time it wasn't illegal, but due to being toted as a highly effective weight loss supplement, the gov't decided it should only be available by prescription.

Trying to navigate the Health Canada website is enough to illicit a frustration-induced seizure. I did find this, though. Check the second recall down.

Drug Recall Listings - Sorted by Recalling Firm
 
The only objection I have to creatine use is that everything that I've heard said that once you stop useing creatine that you lose like 95% of the gains you got while taking it. Is this false?
 
MikeMartial said:
I had looked into it when STWACoach had posted info about ALCAR...and it looks like at one point in time it wasn't illegal, but due to being toted as a highly effective weight loss supplement, the gov't decided it should only be available by prescription.

Trying to navigate the Health Canada website is enough to illicit a frustration-induced seizure. I did find this, though. Check the second recall down.

Drug Recall Listings - Sorted by Recalling Firm
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That is so ridiculous. Do they not bother to look at independent studies that show it doesn
 
Vedic and KK:

Do you guys not recommend it as a staple for it's potential (albeit slight) effects on overall weight?
 
Here's a question regarding all 3 supplements. I probably already know the answer but I want to make sure anyway. Dont ask me why but I perfer to measure out my Creatine, BA and CLT on a spoon seperately then take a gulp of water and down it. Are there any studies that suggest that is not a good way to take it? As in I SHOULD disolve the powders in a liquid first or doesnt it matter? Thanks.
 
Honra said:
Here's a question regarding all 3 supplements. I probably already know the answer but I want to make sure anyway. Dont ask me why but I perfer to measure out my Creatine, BA and CLT on a spoon seperately then take a gulp of water and down it. Are there any studies that suggest that is not a good way to take it? As in I SHOULD disolve the powders in a liquid first or doesnt it matter? Thanks.
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The water is merely acting as a suspension; the powders dissolve but that's just a physical change to the system. No chemical reaction occurs between it and the water, so whether you mix it first or drop it in your mouth is irrelevant.
 
TopCat said:
The water is merely acting as a suspension; the powders dissolve but that's just a physical change to the system. No chemical reaction occurs between it and the water, so whether you mix it first or drop it in your mouth is irrelevant.
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Gracias
 
Glutamine? I've always heard the benefits of recovery, though while taking it pre / post never noticed anything. Shit was chalky as hell.

This thread is great for both your input.
 
I've never heard of Carnitine, thanks for the suggestion!
 
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