Author Topic: F.D.A. Sends Warning Letters to 10 Marketers of ‘Workout Boosters’ (Read 26083 times)

Montague · « **Reply #25 on:** May 15, 2012, 07:09:40 PM »

Quote from: WOOO on May 15, 2012, 07:08:04 PM

i just ordered gum with caffeine in it.... fucking genius!

I ordered a case of Launch Gum (Pre-Workout Stimulant Gum) - Peppermint

How much caffeine in a stick/piece?

DK II · « **Reply #26 on:** May 16, 2012, 04:52:43 AM »

How about the caffeine that you can inhale, that's supposed to be pretty harsh.

Or just go ahead and take smelling salts.

Princess L · « **Reply #27 on:** May 16, 2012, 07:10:13 AM »

Quote from: WOOO on May 15, 2012, 07:08:04 PM

i just ordered gum with caffeine in it.... fucking genius!

I ordered a case of Launch Gum (Pre-Workout Stimulant Gum) - Peppermint

I bet it's going to taste like crap ~ kinda like that caffeinated water

Let us know.

Montague · « **Reply #28 on:** May 16, 2012, 03:59:32 PM »

Quote from: DK II on May 16, 2012, 04:52:43 AM

How about the caffeine that you can inhale, that's supposed to be pretty harsh.

Or just go ahead and take smelling salts.

I've never seen the caffeine inhaler; didn't even know they made one.
I've always been curious about the smelling salts. I almost bought some once, but I don't know if I'd like them, and the only places I've seen them for sale require you to order a bulk quantity.

WOOO · « **Reply #29 on:** May 16, 2012, 07:27:50 PM »

Quote from: Montague on May 15, 2012, 07:09:40 PM

How much caffeine in a stick/piece?

Medicinal Ingredients: per tablet Caffeine 61.3mg, Taurine 34.5mg, Inositol 1.73mg, Niacin (B3) 0.75mg, Calcium D-Pantothenate (B5) 0.35mg, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6) 0.19mg, Riboflavin (B2) 60mcg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Gum base, sorbitol, mannitol, isomalt, natural and artificial flavours, starch, talc, menthol, gum arabic, maltodextrine, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, carnauba wax, titanium dioxide, butylated hydroxyanisole.

Recommended Use or Purpose: Provides energy for periods of increased mental and physical exertion. Helps restore temporary mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness. Recommended Dose (adults & children 12 and over): 2-4 gum tablets every 3-4 hours. Do not exceed 10 tablets per day.

Quote from: Princess L on May 16, 2012, 07:10:13 AM

I bet it's going to taste like crap ~ kinda like that caffeinated water

Let us know.

i hope not... i bought a case... $:-\$

Montague · « **Reply #30 on:** May 16, 2012, 07:56:03 PM »

Quote from: WOOO on May 16, 2012, 07:27:50 PM

i hope not... i bought a case... $:-\$

Ah, if you don't like it, just give it to your nieces and nephews.
Little kids love gum!!

WOOO · « **Reply #31 on:** May 17, 2012, 04:26:03 AM »

Quote from: Montague on May 16, 2012, 07:56:03 PM

Ah, if you don't like it, just give it to your nieces and nephews.
Little kids love gum!!

I think it'll be like minty chewable redbull. No homo.

DK II · « **Reply #32 on:** May 17, 2012, 05:10:03 AM »

Quote from: Montague on May 16, 2012, 03:59:32 PM

I've never seen the caffeine inhaler; didn't even know they made one.
I've always been curious about the smelling salts. I almost bought some once, but I don't know if I'd like them, and the only places I've seen them for sale require you to order a bulk quantity.

http://www.aeroshots.com/

Montague · « **Reply #33 on:** May 17, 2012, 05:56:44 AM »

Quote from: DK II on May 17, 2012, 05:10:03 AM

http://www.aeroshots.com/

Ha-ha...that's great!
Definitely has certain advantages over other caffeine sources.

Thanks for the link!

DK II · « **Reply #34 on:** May 17, 2012, 06:44:57 AM »

Quote from: Montague on May 17, 2012, 05:56:44 AM

Ha-ha...that's great!
Definitely has certain advantages over other caffeine sources.

Thanks for the link!

You're welcome!

Unfortunately it's only available in the US, so I've never tried it.

But from what I read it's pretty hardcore.

Montague · « **Reply #35 on:** May 17, 2012, 07:45:20 AM »

Quote from: DK II on May 17, 2012, 06:44:57 AM

You're welcome!

Unfortunately it's only available in the US, so I've never tried it.

But from what I read it's pretty hardcore.

It sounds like it's only powder that comes out of them.
Can you purchase caffeine capsules over there? You could probably just pull open a capsule and use in similar fashion. Caps don't even take that long to dissolve, anyway. Of course, tablets are another story.

Honestly, while this device does have certain advantages, I suspect its popularity is at least in part attributed to being something of a trendy new "gimmick."

DK II · « **Reply #36 on:** May 17, 2012, 03:04:09 PM »

Quote from: Montague on May 17, 2012, 07:45:20 AM

It sounds like it's only powder that comes out of them.
Can you purchase caffeine capsules over there? You could probably just pull open a capsule and use in similar fashion. Caps don't even take that long to dissolve, anyway. Of course, tablets are another story.

Honestly, while this device does have certain advantages, I suspect its popularity is at least in part attributed to being something of a trendy new "gimmick."

Yeah probably that could work.

Why don't you try it for us?

Montague · « **Reply #37 on:** May 17, 2012, 03:21:27 PM »

Quote from: DK II on May 17, 2012, 03:04:09 PM

Yeah probably that could work.

Why don't you try it for us?

Dammit, I'm a mod; not a lab rat!!

In all seriousness, though, it stands to reason that breaking open a capsule and swallowing the contents would yield faster absorption time, but after referencing the idea in my previous post, I'd like to qualify the notion with this warning:

It is NOT ADVISABLE to employ the above-mentioned practice with any kind of encapsulated medicine or supplement.

There are some compounds that can cause irritation or damage to the lining of the mouth and/or esophagus. I first learned that years ago when one of my Dad's relatives was suffering complications from throat cancer. He had difficulty swallowing, and to avoid the challenge of taking one of his meds, he pulled apart the capsule, emptied the contents into his mouth and took a swig of water to wash it down. As a result, he ended up burning the tissue in his throat.

DK II · « **Reply #38 on:** May 18, 2012, 04:49:57 AM »

Quote from: Montague on May 17, 2012, 03:21:27 PM

Dammit, I'm a mod; not a lab rat!!

In all seriousness, though, it stands to reason that breaking open a capsule and swallowing the contents would yield faster absorption time, but after referencing the idea in my previous post, I'd like to qualify the notion with this warning:

It is NOT ADVISABLE to employ the above-mentioned practice with any kind of encapsulated medicine or supplement.

There are some compounds that can cause irritation or damage to the lining of the mouth and/or esophagus. I first learned that years ago when one of my Dad's relatives was suffering complications from throat cancer. He had difficulty swallowing, and to avoid the challenge of taking one of his meds, he pulled apart the capsule, emptied the contents into his mouth and took a swig of water to wash it down. As a result, he ended up burning the tissue in his throat.

That's why I was talking about the inhaler.

I don't think it will do that, otherwise they wouldn't be able to sell it.

I would try it myself, but its not available here.

Montague · « **Reply #39 on:** May 18, 2012, 04:58:00 AM »

Quote from: DK II on May 18, 2012, 04:49:57 AM

That's why I was talking about the inhaler.

I don't think it will do that, otherwise they wouldn't be able to sell it.

I would try it myself, but its not available here.

Sounds reasonable.
I don't suspect that plain caffeine from this or any other product would cause problems, either. I've seen straight caffeine powder for sale before.
However, I can't see this stuff tasting very good; maybe tolerable at best. Concentrated caffeine is usually pretty bitter.

I don't think you're missing out on anything.

DK II · « **Reply #40 on:** May 18, 2012, 05:21:07 AM »

Quote from: Montague on May 18, 2012, 04:58:00 AM

Sounds reasonable.
I don't suspect that plain caffeine from this or any other product would cause problems, either. I've seen straight caffeine powder for sale before.
However, I can't see this stuff tasting very good; maybe tolerable at best. Concentrated caffeine is usually pretty bitter.

I don't think you're missing out on anything.

Well it's caffeine after all. So nothing special.

WOOO · « **Reply #41 on:** May 21, 2012, 05:15:16 PM »

so the caffeine gum is pretty ok... kinda minty with a mildly off bitter flavour that i can't place

Montague · « **Reply #42 on:** May 21, 2012, 06:00:43 PM »

Quote from: WOOO on May 21, 2012, 05:15:16 PM

so the caffeine gum is pretty ok... kinda minty with a mildly off bitter flavour that i can't place

Caffeine, by nature, tastes bitter.

WOOO · « **Reply #43 on:** May 21, 2012, 06:02:08 PM »

Quote from: Montague on May 21, 2012, 06:00:43 PM

Caffeine, by nature, tastes bitter.

yeah maybe... anyway it's not bad... and i can feel the caffeine...

Montague · « **Reply #44 on:** May 21, 2012, 06:28:07 PM »

Quote from: WOOO on May 21, 2012, 06:02:08 PM

yeah maybe... anyway it's not bad... and i can feel the caffeine...

Chewing gum by itself has cognitive benefits. It's not clearly understood, although some researchers attribute the act of gum-chewing to a phenomenon they call "mastication-induced arousal." There is also a host of other benefits.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/5-surprising-health-benefits-of-chewing-gum/

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/11/the-cognitive-benefits-of-chewing-gum/

WOOO · « **Reply #45 on:** May 21, 2012, 06:37:49 PM »

gum + caffeine = genius

Montague · « **Reply #46 on:** May 21, 2012, 06:40:14 PM »

Quote from: WOOO on May 21, 2012, 06:37:49 PM

gum + caffeine = genius

Shh...
Don't give away our secrets!!

FrostyPump · « **Reply #47 on:** May 21, 2012, 07:04:14 PM »

I used to take jack3d 5 days a week for a year straight. About 2 months ago I noticed my heart rate, blood pressure and heart were all out of wack. My BP was really high, heart rate was about 100bpm and I was always feeling shortness of breath. I woke up one morning for work and felt really dizzy and BP was really high, ended up going to the ER and they said it was anxiety, bs!!

This whole issue has me really concerned about long term affects of this stuff

Montague · « **Reply #48 on:** May 21, 2012, 07:15:02 PM »

Quote from: FrostyPump on May 21, 2012, 07:04:14 PM

I used to take jack3d 5 days a week for a year straight. About 2 months ago I noticed my heart rate, blood pressure and heart were all out of wack. My BP was really high, heart rate was about 100bpm and I was always feeling shortness of breath. I woke up one morning for work and felt really dizzy and BP was really high, ended up going to the ER and they said it was anxiety, bs!!

This whole issue has me really concerned about long term affects of this stuff

A lot of folks just can't handle (and thus, should avoid) certain stimulants.

DK II · « **Reply #49 on:** May 22, 2012, 04:53:16 AM »

Quote from: Montague on May 21, 2012, 07:15:02 PM

A lot of folks just can't handle (and thus, should avoid) certain stimulants.

Yes and anyways, it should be common sense that you should not take stimulants for years straight all year round.