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Does Consuming Cellucor Super HD And PharmaFreak Ripped Freak Cause Long Term Side Effects?
Question: Hello, I weightlifting at a competitive level. I don't drink coffee or cola, anything with caffeine is out of the picture, although, I was wondering, if I take "cellucor super HD, and pharmafreak ripped freak" both in the same day, 1-2 tablets each, will this negatively affect my body? The dosage is in the photo and the recommended amount to be taken is up to 2 capsules daily for each product.
Summary, what could side effects, long term problems and anything bad about using these both at once be?
I have no minor or major health problems. Thank you!
The photos are in the reports attached to the question. Thanks again.
Summary, what could side effects, long term problems and anything bad about using these both at once be?
I have no minor or major health problems. Thank you!
The photos are in the reports attached to the question. Thanks again.
Brief Answer:
These supplements always carry long term risks
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The products mentioned by you are basically to build a lean and ripped body structure which most men crave. :)
Let me list some of the most common side effects and long term undesired effects from the use of these products together for you:
-Various heart complications due to loss of fluids promoted mainly by 'pharmafreak ripped freak'
-Liver abnormalities due to the contents of both the supplements which have substances that are toxic to the liver and so one of the main symptoms experienced pointing towards a possibly sick or deteriorating liver is jaundice (yellow discoloration of the skin, conjunctiva, etc.)
-Change in heartbeat pattern also called arrhythmias
-Anxiety or depression
-Nausea or vomiting
-Renal abnormalities are one of the more commonly seen undesired effects of these supplements
-Seizures due to a chemical imbalance in the brain
-Loss of appetite
-Headaches
and a few others sir.
In my opinion, as I too was quite serious about building my body during medical school; the safest way is to use these supplements for a short period of time as your body is much more important than a few competitions, don't you think sir? Use these supplements wisely sir.
I hope you understand why I worry for you. I also hope you find my response helpful and informative. I would be more than happy to help you so please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Best wishes sir.
These supplements always carry long term risks
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The products mentioned by you are basically to build a lean and ripped body structure which most men crave. :)
Let me list some of the most common side effects and long term undesired effects from the use of these products together for you:
-Various heart complications due to loss of fluids promoted mainly by 'pharmafreak ripped freak'
-Liver abnormalities due to the contents of both the supplements which have substances that are toxic to the liver and so one of the main symptoms experienced pointing towards a possibly sick or deteriorating liver is jaundice (yellow discoloration of the skin, conjunctiva, etc.)
-Change in heartbeat pattern also called arrhythmias
-Anxiety or depression
-Nausea or vomiting
-Renal abnormalities are one of the more commonly seen undesired effects of these supplements
-Seizures due to a chemical imbalance in the brain
-Loss of appetite
-Headaches
and a few others sir.
In my opinion, as I too was quite serious about building my body during medical school; the safest way is to use these supplements for a short period of time as your body is much more important than a few competitions, don't you think sir? Use these supplements wisely sir.
I hope you understand why I worry for you. I also hope you find my response helpful and informative. I would be more than happy to help you so please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Best wishes sir.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
You are very caring. Thank you very much for your concern, that is much appreciated. Also, I do understand and agree with you when you say that long term health is better than being competition ready. These products of course will only be used for a short period of time, just to help maintain my body while off season as I am unable to focus as much time as I would like. Aside from long term effects, I was mainly concerned with the use of both products simultaneously and the effect of the 700mg - 1400mg of caffeine ,that would be consumed daily, if 2 pills of each product were taken.
Brief Answer:
Daily recommended dose of caffeine <400 mg
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
You are young and have your entire life ahead of you, which is why I worry.
As mentioned in my previous response sir, the negative effects of all the components have been summed up in my list of undesired effects. But if spoken mainly about caffeine, the daily allowed intake of caffeine is less than 400 mg.
Anything above than this level can result in:
-Heart conditions
-Mood fluctuations
-Unexplainable headaches
-Blood pressure changes that can result in kidney and cardiac damage
Although you plan on taking these supplements for a short duration of time, I would recommend regular medical check ups while you plan on taking them, just to make sure all is well and no fluctuation or abnormalities are seen.
I wish you nothing but good health. Please keep in touch and write to me anytime, I am always available to help sir.
Best wishes.
Daily recommended dose of caffeine <400 mg
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
You are young and have your entire life ahead of you, which is why I worry.
As mentioned in my previous response sir, the negative effects of all the components have been summed up in my list of undesired effects. But if spoken mainly about caffeine, the daily allowed intake of caffeine is less than 400 mg.
Anything above than this level can result in:
-Heart conditions
-Mood fluctuations
-Unexplainable headaches
-Blood pressure changes that can result in kidney and cardiac damage
Although you plan on taking these supplements for a short duration of time, I would recommend regular medical check ups while you plan on taking them, just to make sure all is well and no fluctuation or abnormalities are seen.
I wish you nothing but good health. Please keep in touch and write to me anytime, I am always available to help sir.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you again sir. Your help is much appreciated and I will take your recommendation to the fullest. I will keep in touch and let you know how things progress. As for using both simultaneously, I understand the affects and I will be using 1 of each, a combined 700 mg value of caffeine daily. I will monitor it closely. Thank you again and have an amazing day!
Brief Answer:
Thank you for your kind words
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
It was my pleasure entirely. I wish you lots of luck, keep me informed about any developments so I can guide you. I hope you do not need my assistance any further and enjoy nothing but great health.
Best of luck.
Thank you for your kind words
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
It was my pleasure entirely. I wish you lots of luck, keep me informed about any developments so I can guide you. I hope you do not need my assistance any further and enjoy nothing but great health.
Best of luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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