Is it possible to have an extended release of natural caffeine by using multiple sources in order to prevent a crash (ie: green tea, guarana, cocoa, etc) or do all natural sources have to similar a half life?
Drink coffee/tea more often . Seems like the easiest way to me .. but I love coffee
Is it possible to have an extended release of natural caffeine by using multiple sources in order to prevent a crash (ie: green tea, guarana, cocoa, etc) or do all natural sources have to similar a half life?
Again caffeine is caffeine, there is nothing artificial or natural about simply being caffeine.
Your so-called "natural sources" actually contain other compounds, most of which are unrelated to caffeine. There are other Xanthine derivatives in these sources, and some of them, such as Theobromine, have a longer half life, but they are not as strong as caffeine. In fact, in many studies, theobromine fails to do much of anything that is noticeable to mood or vigilance.
Often I do 8shots of espresso and a couple tablespoons of real cocoa. Not only is hot cocoa the absolute best way to absorb the anti oxidants, but cocoa also has a bunch of Theobromine. You can always take pills, but it's scientifically proven that hot is the best way to take it.
I understand caffeine is caffeine, but some is synthetically derived and mixed with other compounds which aid or slow down absorption. I was looking for examples of absorption rates....whether it be for example green tea derived, cocoa derived or synthetically derived from dicaffeine malate.
Again caffeine is caffeine, there is nothing artificial or natural about simply being caffeine.
Your so-called "natural sources" actually contain other compounds, most of which are unrelated to caffeine. There are other Xanthine derivatives in these sources, and some of them, such as Theobromine, have a longer half life, but they are not as strong as caffeine. In fact, in many studies, theobromine fails to do much of anything that is noticeable to mood or vigilance.
Often I do 8shots of espresso and a couple tablespoons of real cocoa. Not only is hot cocoa the absolute best way to absorb the anti oxidants, but cocoa also has a bunch of Theobromine. You can always take pills, but it's scientifically proven that hot is the best way to take it.
With so many other variables affecting absorption rate (dietary, additive, genetic) why the focus on caffeine itself?
- Drink on an empty stomach and you change the absorption rate.
- Add MCT oil and you will change the absorption rate.
- Your genetic response (CYP1A2 gene); are you a fast or slow metabolizer of caffeine?
Number 3 ! I've seen studies done where clearance time was over 100 hours simply due to genetic makeup, where as others were 3-4 hrs.
Again caffeine is caffeine, there is nothing artificial or natural about simply being caffeine.
Your so-called "natural sources" actually contain other compounds, most of which are unrelated to caffeine. There are other Xanthine derivatives in these sources, and some of them, such as Theobromine, have a longer half life, but they are not as strong as caffeine. In fact, in many studies, theobromine fails to do much of anything that is noticeable to mood or vigilance.
Often I do 8shots of espresso and a couple tablespoons of real cocoa. Not only is hot cocoa the absolute best way to absorb the anti oxidants, but cocoa also has a bunch of Theobromine. You can always take pills, but it's scientifically proven that hot is the best way to take it.
8 shots of espresso? Do you do that pre workout or just at random times? It can obviously vary due to the coffee used but that must be approx 320mg caffeine? 8 shots of my espresso would be more like 560mg... so I definitely wouldn't do 8... maybe 7
What would be a formula a PM regular would create if they wanted the perfect Preworkout stimulant? (I know some don't like Preworkout stimulants, but for those that do)
It was called Ultimate Orange, and was basically Ephedrine & Caffeine flavored tang.