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It's been around a while. The ECA stack. Ephedrine, caffeine, and aspirin. On their own, these three components have very little impact on weight loss – but, when combined together, they form a potent concoction that can speed up the metabolism by as much as 10%, leading to increased fat burn and better dieting results. It causes your body to target specific fat cells to be burned for energy, all the while raising your overall metabolic rate and suppressing appetite. Each ingredient in an ECA stack works in conjunction with the next. Ephedrine works as a beta agonist and stimulates production of norepinephrine, as well as circulating it through adipose tissue by way of increasing cAMP levels. The caffeine and aspirin function to inhibit the body's natural response to halt this cAMP production, thus prolonging the effects.
So, what is the most effective way to use the ECA stack?
1. Consume ephedrine, caffeine and aspirin doses up to three times a day, and no more than four, in equal intervals. Slowly taper the dose upward as your tolerance increases. Begin at one dose each day, and add in the next dose every two to four days until you reach the full amount. Take the first dose immediately upon waking. Take each subsequent dose on an empty stomach, at least four hours after the previous one. Avoid taking too close to bedtime as it may interfere with sleep.
2. Repeat this process for up to eight weeks. Do not exceed this time without taking a break, as your body will gradually build up a tolerance to the ECA stack, and it will cease to work. To maximize the effects of ECA for both fat loss and energy, it is advised to take one to two days off each week to allow your receptors to recover and avoid adrenal fatigue.
Remember...the ECA stack is intended for use in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise regimen. To lose fat, you must consume a deficit of calories each day. Consume plenty of water throughout the day, as ephedrine and caffeine are strong diuretics and you will dehydrate at a much more rapid rate. Daily exercise will exacerbate the fat loss. Low-intensity aerobics or resistance training is ideal, as intense cardio will raise your heart rate too much and may be dangerous.
GD
So, what is the most effective way to use the ECA stack?
1. Consume ephedrine, caffeine and aspirin doses up to three times a day, and no more than four, in equal intervals. Slowly taper the dose upward as your tolerance increases. Begin at one dose each day, and add in the next dose every two to four days until you reach the full amount. Take the first dose immediately upon waking. Take each subsequent dose on an empty stomach, at least four hours after the previous one. Avoid taking too close to bedtime as it may interfere with sleep.
2. Repeat this process for up to eight weeks. Do not exceed this time without taking a break, as your body will gradually build up a tolerance to the ECA stack, and it will cease to work. To maximize the effects of ECA for both fat loss and energy, it is advised to take one to two days off each week to allow your receptors to recover and avoid adrenal fatigue.
Remember...the ECA stack is intended for use in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise regimen. To lose fat, you must consume a deficit of calories each day. Consume plenty of water throughout the day, as ephedrine and caffeine are strong diuretics and you will dehydrate at a much more rapid rate. Daily exercise will exacerbate the fat loss. Low-intensity aerobics or resistance training is ideal, as intense cardio will raise your heart rate too much and may be dangerous.
GD
