More alanine troubles.

**MikeNYY420** · 10-30-2008, 07:16 AM

I've been taming 1600mgs before and after workouts and just ran out. I couoldn't do more than 8 reps on hardly anything because of the burn of the lactic acid. Now I did 15 rep incline dumbbell presses the second day after I ran out.

Is this because alanine's having the opposite effect that it's supposed to as to buffering the lactic acid or is it just in my head?

I'm still taking some, whatever the amount in N.O. Xplode is.

Cork · 10-30-2008, 10:21 AM

It's in your head. You really shouldn't get so caught up in supps.

gym_addict · 10-31-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cork

It's in your head. You really shouldn't get so caught up in supps.

well said

crull · 11-01-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeNYY420

I'm still taking some, whatever the amount in N.O. Xplode is.

i dont think that there is beta-alanin in no.xplode there is arginin not alanin^^

**MikeNYY420** · 11-01-2008, 06:12 PM

^ Yup there is I'm looking at it right now. It says Creatine ethyl ester (CEE)- Beta alanine. I wish it was monohydrate instead but whatever the **** works.

crull · 11-02-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeNYY420

^ Yup there is I'm looking at it right now. It says Creatine ethyl ester (CEE)- Beta alanine. I wish it was monohydrate instead but whatever the **** works.

ok than my bad sry lol but i never felt the beta alanin when taking it^^

**MikeNYY420** · 11-02-2008, 03:43 PM

I'm not sure if it's something big that you can feel, but it is a well known lactic acid bufferer but whatever the reason I'm feeling better without it. Maybe I'll buying some more and experiment with dosage.

**MikeNYY420** · 11-02-2008, 03:43 PM

Now that I think about it it wasn't in my head cuz I would get to like 12 reps and stop cuz the burn was real bad.

crull · 11-02-2008, 04:02 PM

you can feel alanin if you take enough, its a funny feeling under the skin, i dont know the englisch word for it damn xD in german we call that feeling kribbeln, but sry m8 my englisch isn't perfect :(

**MikeNYY420** · 11-03-2008, 07:07 AM

^ I don't think we have a word other then tingle hahaha.

crull · 11-03-2008, 09:45 AM

hahaha xD **** like i said my englisch isn't perfect, don't forget we speak german over here lol
wayne^^ but you know what i meant with the weird feeling after taking enough alanin right?

Cork · 11-03-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeNYY420

Now that I think about it it wasn't in my head cuz I would get to like 12 reps and stop cuz the burn was real bad.

All I can say is that, in my opinion, the second you start relying on supplementation, you need to step back and evaluate your workouts and nutrition. You can't make them a staple in your training.

Supplement
1. something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
2. a part added to a book, document, etc., to supply additional or later information, correct errors, or the like.

**MikeNYY420** · 11-03-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by crull

hahaha xD **** like i said my englisch isn't perfect, don't forget we speak german over here lol
wayne^^ but you know what i meant with the weird feeling after taking enough alanin right?

Yeah I know what you mean, I just call it tingle too for lack of a better word I guess haha.

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Originally Posted by Cork

All I can say is that, in my opinion, the second you start relying on supplementation, you need to step back and evaluate your workouts and nutrition. You can't make them a staple in your training.

Supplement
1. something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
2. a part added to a book, document, etc., to supply additional or later information, correct errors, or the like.

I agree with you somewhat. I think that you can take a supplement regularly without relying on it. I did a vitamin everyday too. So I guess it depends on your definition of reliance.

KM · 11-03-2008, 05:42 PM

The longer the activity when under tension/stress, the more inclined to a severe "burn". We talked about this, the longer the strenuous exercise, the more frequent you will use the anaerobic glycotic system as your energy system.

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Originally Posted by Cork

All I can say is that, in my opinion, the second you start relying on supplementation, you need to step back and evaluate your workouts and nutrition. You can't make them a staple in your training.

Supplement
1. something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
2. a part added to a book, document, etc., to supply additional or later information, correct errors, or the like.

He knows. he's experimenting. Nutrition, far over training.

For me, the burning point is the pain barrier- you make it past that, you win. You don't, don't cry when you aren't gaining. The drop in blood pH is part of training, which is why I've never though about using BA.

Mike: drop the BA, and allow for a higher pain tolerance. Save your money for the essentials.

xos3000 · 11-04-2008, 03:06 AM

Yup beta alanine gave me flushes for 1st few days after i got used to it was all over , Well that's why you should start with high doses for few supplements to increase tolerance for future use . try higher doses then lower them down. If you will lower down the doses might fell below the daily use.
as for a friendly advice try drinking more water along with electrolytes and use some kinda lubricant to avoid rashes on the skin . Whenever the you get that itchy tingling this means you are gonna have rashes i am not a doctor or a rocket scientist like most of the guys in here but i know it by personal experiences . As you yourself know that the sensation ( itch ) ( burn ) is on the skin not inside muscle.