Caffeine....

[Mash1]

I did a search and can't come up with much. What are the negatives? I've heard mixed reviews.

 

[Quad-smack]

Caffeine inhibits mTOR (the anabolic switch). I workout in the morning & have stopped coffee on workout mornings. I have noticed an increase in growth and a decrease in recuperation time.
On the other hand:
It increases strength, endurance and fat burning - ideal for cardio days.
It even has anti-oxidant properties and decreases your risk for pancreatic cancer.

 

[Mash1]

So in actuality would a supp like Superpump/No-Xplode have more negatives than positives? I just always have liked the extra jumpiness I get when taking one of these before a workout.

 

[Creation]

can you elaborate more on that Quad or post up some stuff to read on it..i cant find anything

 

[thebrick]

caffeine:
1) constricts blood vessels, raising BP
2) is a diuretic removing hydration from muscle tissue
3) kills my appetite
4) can screw with your blood sugar

 

[Quad-smack]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTOR_inhibitor#MTOR_inhibitors
Read in mTORC1 and you'll see caffeine as inhibitory on mTORC1 - then click on caffeine and you'll pull up more there.

 

[Quad-smack]

So in actuality would a supp like Superpump/No-Xplode have more negatives than positives? I just always have liked the extra jumpiness I get when taking one of these before a workout.

Not necessarily. I, personally, would look for non-caffeinated Creatine/NO product(s).

 

[nartic]

I Can not go without diet soda will caffein free work?

 

[Quad-smack]

Sure