Thermogenic: A slight medical question

[Never]

I've started talking a supplement called, a-hem, 'Ripped Fuel'
It contains MaHuang (for ephedra alkaloids) and Guarana Seed Extract (for caffeine)

All the sites that I go to tell me that these two ingredients should have me bouncing off the walls. In fact, some of the worse side effects include dizziness, increased heart rate and lack of sleep. I'm finding just the opposite - when I take the recomended dose I get drowsy, my eyes get heavy, and I feel like a ragdoll.

So, should I be worried? Am I doing something wrong?

Any thoughts would help.

 

[Boxstar]

I don't know too much about Ripped Fuel, but I used to use a supplement called Cell Tech for about a month. You took it after you worked out. It worked quite well for me, but everytime in the evening I would get this trememdous surge of energy and not have anything to do to get rid of it.

 

[Cirrus]

Ephedra. Personally I wouldn't touch the stuff. Too risky and too easy to OD on. Those 2 mixed should have you going nuts, or in the emergency room. It could be a Ritalin type effect, that stimulants mellow you out. I'm just guessing here, but sometimes coffee makes me tired, too.

Only one other question, if it makes you feel that shitty why are you still taking it?

 

[Never]

It doesn't make me feel shitty. In fact, I feel very good, mellow and relaxed.

I several people who take Ripped or Hydro and don't have problems.. most of the people who have problems with Ephedra do so because they take the full amount in the beginning instead of building up or they do stupid things, like taking it at night, not drinking enough water or taking it for too long.

It's a powerful supplement but it's not dangerous unless you misuse it.

 

[*Lazer*]

I don't agree with that Never. Those types of stimulants can be very harmful to people with undiagnosed heart problems or hypertension. A good night's sleep is better then any bottled or OTC stimulant.

 

[Svedish_Chef]

It doesn't make me feel shitty. In fact, I feel very good, mellow and relaxed.

I several people who take Ripped or Hydro and don't have problems.. most of the people who have problems with Ephedra do so because they take the full amount in the beginning instead of building up or they do stupid things, like taking it at night, not drinking enough water or taking it for too long.

It's a powerful supplement but it's not dangerous unless you misuse it.

I wish you wouldn't use those things never... seriously