Non-caffeine Products for ENERGY

[drveejay11]

I need some advice on what supplements are out there that are NOT caffeine/ephedra based that will still give you a jolt of energy for work-outs??? My adrenals are shot from taking ECA, caffeine, ephedra...for over a year straight prior to work-outs. I love the rush BUT my adrenal glands are SHOT! Thannks for any input!

 

[MaxBiceps]

Red panax ginseng extract. Get the liquified 10ml or 20ml bottles they sell at the liqour store. It's not as strong as the ephedra, but they work. I use them during the summer sometimes for a little kick when i'm dieting and doing cardio. Should be about a buck each.

 

[celica]

cordycepts mushroom

 

[Hacker]

yohimbine hcl

 

[decadense]

How about n-acetyl-tyrosine? Haven't tried it yet but sounds interesting. It's an amino acid that is converted to dopamine and then norepinephrine. Like tyrosine but apparently kicks in quicker.

 

[FLmuscles]

If you want to avoid all of those stimulants altogether, but want a pre-workout boost, try TwinLab's Carbo-Force. I'm pretty sure (better check the label) that it does not contain any of those stimulants. It does have 100+ grams of carbs, some quick-burners and some slower. I'll drink one when I get to the gym/early in my workout if I haven't been able to time my eating just right preworkout and I need a boost. It really seems to work!