Pre-workout supplement science

[kattemissen]

Acetyl L-Carnitine is very expensive for me to purchase because i live in Denmark and the stuff is very expensive in all of EU. If i buy from for example ebay.com, I'll have to pay a fairly high tax and shipping.

I'm currently taking tyrosine and ginkgo everyday, how much more benefit would the carnitine add? I'm only interested in cognative function increase, not fat oxidation.

A little question to the Ginkgo, will you get physically used to it over long term ingestion?

Thanks Ian!

[wrusst]

Ian my pre workout shake has over 1.1g of l-tyrosine so will taking extra tyrosine worth it, what do you think about bitter orange/synephrine? and does beta have a place in a pre workout as it requires a saturation time like creatine

[wrusst]

do you have any links to studies on lower dosages of l-tyrosine all research i have seen is a 100mg/kg! which is loads.

[james84galway]

great video!!!! hope i can get these supplements in ireland...

[AllanBilodeau1992]

Ian, you seem like you were in a really good mood while recording this video.

[kattemissen]

I really like your work and a side from Will Brink, you are the only one i listen to (when I'm to lacy to research myself).

I'd love if you made sorter and more concrete videos. You kind of bable on and repeat youself sometimes, which i can get tired of. But i really don't mean to offend you. Just my opinion, your information and your wording and achedemic level in your vids is just perfect!

Thanks bro.

[kattemissen]

@kattemissen Good summary in the end though!

[damlurker]

silly bird.. STFU when we are talking about supplements.. you're a bird.. you cant even lift since you dont even have any arms..

[wrusst]

good vid this ones getting a like, other ingredients id like to see would be yohimbine Synephrine and dmae as well

[Daavisonfire]

@Smitty6123 It's because stimulants stimulate your whole body. That's why it makes you poop. Creatine does not.

[Smitty6123]

@Daavisonfire I've used a fair share of stimulants before and i've never had this problem. I always cycle them properly. At least a month off all before switching to a different pre workout supplement. I'm trying to figure out why this is happening

[Daavisonfire]

@Smitty6123 Well it could just now be effecting your body in that way. I love pre dump anyways soo I don't see a problem lol

[Daavisonfire]

@Smitty6123 Also only does it for me when I take 1,3 dimethylalimine like in JAck3d

[Smitty6123]

@Daavisonfire thank you for the help brah!

[johnnysmack7]

Your thoughts on Animal Pak? Universals multi

[Smitty6123]

This is an embarrassing question but when after 15 minutes of taking Jack3d, I get the shits and gotta use the toilet every time. Is there a particular ingredient that is the cause of this? I take 5 grams of creatine everyday and I saw somewhere that the extra creatine in Jack3d is the cause of this.

[Favre1013]

@sklim2009 Great point. He didnt think of that

[Favre1013]

@necrom666 So true. Those are not the exact words i would though haha

[blade83336]

Mr. McCarthy what are your thoughts on Controlled Labs-white flood (fruit punch)???

[constipatedbubble]

lovin the barthel fitness shirt bro ;)

[Josh23killzone54]

Ive been hearing you should cycle beta alanine, then another said you dont need to, you get the point. Do you know if you should cycle it?

[BlokefromDubbo]

Appreciated the video, and have a couple of questions mate. Is there any downsides to the beta alanine, acetylcarnitine and the l tyrosine? and why should you take the latter two before a workout, how quickly do the effects wear out? i basically have no idea about biomedical stuff so im pretty much placing my trust in you and your videos.

[jungleprimitive]

Hey Ian, i dont know if your still responding on this video, but what are your thoughts on the old bodybuilding stack of caffeine, ephedrine and asprine. I have taken the caffeine and ephedrine together, and honestly feel nothing from it. I dont think it works, but my cousin who is a lot bigger than me says it lets him max out for 3 hours if he wanted. I have never, EVER gotten that effect with anything, so do you think there is any science behind this? if so, is it worth the risks?

[micahkawaguchi]

hey ian,

thoughts on ALCAR vs LCLT?

[BossOptic]

i have to comment, Your sir are correct! I've taken 1 max rep countless times. When i take it my mouth tingles and my ears itch, in the gym i feel an amazing high super confident, i feel like I'm the biggest strongest in the gym, and can take on anyone. ill stare down anyone. however hours later i get random highs and lows, start feeling bad, also i can't forget the erectile dysfunction. when i take 1,3 its extremely hard to get an erection. but i sleep well on it if thats sounds weird

[dgwear69]

WTF i didnt get a scooper

[shuarma0]

i didnt watch this video, but what the fuck are you talking about for 40 minutes?

[stroshow5]

i got question, does this work better on a empty stomach? I usually take a scoops of whey powder before i work out, would that weaken the effects of this prework out? thanks

[bassitos]

Ian, so you recommend to stop taking coffee while taking caffeine pilss 3x a week?

[curry33343]

Yea stops about n hr after workout ... I dropped the.dosage from 6g to 4g of ba .. And today I felt fine ... But I read about cm causing nausea with high doses so I dropped that as well from 5 to 3 n I feel fine today

[curry33343]

Whats sup ian ..just a quick question about betA alanine n citrulline mallate.. Im taking the recommended dose 6g n 4g of ba and cm... Well my question is after my workout I feel quite naucious ...is it the high dosage or do I have get used to the supplements ... Thanx i would appreciate your knowledge ...

[LiftingForLife]

@curry33343 I doubt beta alanine and cit. mal. are causing nausea. Does the nausea go away when you stop taking those ingredients?

[UpalKashey]

l-carnitine i still dont understand is this in essence a fat burner. in essence mind you?

[LiftingForLife]

@UpalKashey L-carnitine improves cognitive function and fat mobilization.

[tomask290986]

Nice video, very interesting. What do u think of a creatin+beta-alanine combo for strength athletes?

One question, what supplement/stimulant etc. do u recommend for O lifters (the diet is OK) ?

Thanks, great videos.

[kr06ty]

Hey, acetyl l-carnitine is prescription only in Canada so big loss if I leave it out? Or can you recommend a substitute?

[LiftingForLife]

@kr06ty I believe you are incorrect on that one.

[anoviceweightlifter]

i got a free sample of momentum and it has citriline malate in it!

[decabolboy]

I found you! Do you do cam shows? Oh and does the carpet match the drapes? LOL I am joking of course!! Ian!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You rock man. Seriously no jelly I am not mad I am just adMIRINg bro!!!! So much good info but why do you hate so much were you uh touched as a boy maybe by daddy? lol just joking again.

[PBcontractKill3R]

pwo for cheap caffeine pill 4$ 

[Lowdpipessavelives]

I hope NBB comes out with a pre-workout!!!!

[Tagerted9]

if you were to buy a pre workout what would it be? and what are ur thoughts on Cellucor C4 Extreme?

[LiftingForLife]

@Tagerted9 I don't buy premixed pre-workout products because they are all garbage. C4 is particularly bad. It's overpriced and underdosed. I do not recommend any products made by Cellucor.

[88blakers]

@liftingforlife you get my pm man?

[Th33M33]

WOW! BF TEAM are now talking no BS.  ;]~

[barthelfitness]

@Th33M33 we are in this together, stay positive...love love live live <3

[88blakers]

Hey man will you be my coach (srs)

[LiftingForLife]

@88blakers Send me a PM and we'll discuss

[88blakers]

Hey man will you be my personal coach (srs)

[aka2010ism]

why you wearing barthell fitness shirt wheres yours?? i thought he was your enemy.

[aka2010ism]

JACK3D IS THE BEST. AND YOUR VIDEO IS TOO LONG TO WATCH IM NOT ON YOUTUBE ALL DAY.

[tddcmptn]

Been real busy last day or so. I'm catching up on all the vids and got to 14:15 in the vid. Nice info Ian. I will continue this vid in the morning with breakfast/Post workout. To Be continued for me. Bed time. Peace.

[TheBirdyyeses]

when I clicked this video I expected to see you with a bottle of superpump 250, or NO XPLODE, but it turned out to be a video with really valuable information. Thanks!

[123DRTHC]

IDIOT

[LiftingForLife]

@123DRTHC Talking to yourself again?

[angryguywalking911]

Opinion on White Flood?

[LiftingForLife]

@angryguywalking911 Garbage... it's based on proprietary blends that contain a lot of worthless ingredients.

[ninjabic]

Lol coke and Weights = game over



[tennisboy1314]

Great vid as always Ian...what are you thoughts on L-citrulline as opposed to citrulline malate? reason being it's available at the whole foods near me and not malate...thanks man

[LiftingForLife]

@tennisboy1314 The malate form is far more bioavailable than the free form amino acid.

[ballzyification]

hahaha bf shirt

[BoyWhoKnewItAll]

This is very good and unbiased information. Thanks brohammer

[nugat6]

Very, very good content and I like that the video is long. If I had my way, all your videos would be at least 20+ minutes. That way you can cover everything in depth and detail.

Anyhow keep them vids coming, I'm looking forward to every single one.

[sklim2009]

wouldn't beta alanine still help powerlifters, even though they do low reps wouldn't it help with the later sets, later exercises in the workout, etc?

[Jcronindream]

yo awesome vid ian....alot of info, could you right like a simple list of what products and there amounts should be taken pre-workout...like a label hahaha...I lost track of everything as the vid went on :)

[Jcronindream]

@Jcronindream

oh fuck i just saw that u did a quick overview at the end :)

[barthelfitness]

gay shirt bro dog - this is a great video - 39:17 is a sweet message - who woulda tunk food is good? When I get my NO BS shirt, ima shock the world and film a pop tart video in it <3

[futb0lista7777777]

I'm guessing you're cool with JR now? 

[distortionjunkie12]

Barthell fitness shirt.... nice haha

[CampbellFitness]

I haven't watched it yet, but you automatically get a thumbs up from me for the hat.

[LiftingForLife]

@CampbellFitness LOL! Thanks. I dig the style.

[Rhoryborealis]

This was a GREAT video (srs)

[LiftingForLife]

@Rhoryborealis Thanks broseph

[dawaiguy]

Cool top

[dgwear69]

inb4 the 17 dislikes.

[LiftingForLife]

@dgwear69 We have one already! LOL

[Colyers]

omg I'd rage on that bird if I lived with one lol

[LiftingForLife]

@Colyers I hate it so much LOL

[Celonarb]

Do you wear that hat when you're up in the club?

[Colyers]

@Celonarb lol nice

[LiftingForLife]

@Celonarb Yah bra I take my Xtend 2 da club 2

[peruvianiron]

Liked it. U mad?

[Joshehz]

Nice shirt bruh.