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Can Pre Workout CNS -carnosine Be Taken When Suffering From Anxiety?
Question: Hello doc I am into body building and am planning to take a pre workout CNS - carnosine - ATP augmentor . I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder over a year ago . I took escitalopram 10mg for 6 months and I am absolutely fine now with zero episodes of anxiety attacks . Is it safe for me to take that pre workout supplement that I just mentioned or should I just workout without taking it ???
Brief Answer:
advice against the pre-workout
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Greetings from health care magic!!! I am Dr Thakker and shall be answering your question.
It is good to know that you are a fitness and body building enthusiast. I am as much of a gym freak guy as you are.
I would advice you against taking this pre workout because it contains caffeine.
Caffeine is a stimulant which causes nervousness and anxiety. Since you have a history of anxiety disorder in the past, this may be precipitated by the supplement
I would rather recommend you to have a caffeine free pre workout supplement for eg BSN NO XPLODE caffeine free
I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.
advice against the pre-workout
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Greetings from health care magic!!! I am Dr Thakker and shall be answering your question.
It is good to know that you are a fitness and body building enthusiast. I am as much of a gym freak guy as you are.
I would advice you against taking this pre workout because it contains caffeine.
Caffeine is a stimulant which causes nervousness and anxiety. Since you have a history of anxiety disorder in the past, this may be precipitated by the supplement
I would rather recommend you to have a caffeine free pre workout supplement for eg BSN NO XPLODE caffeine free
I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
so what do u suggest doc should i try the suppliment in small samples to see whether i go good or crash , or should i abandon the idea of taking it all together without even giving it a shot and go in for a caffine free pre workout mix ??
Brief Answer:
Please read the response
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Pre workout supplements are known to cause a high and then a crash. this is true even for caffeine free supplements. They also cause jitteriness, constipation as a side effect. If you ask me a sincere opinion as a doctor, I would suggest you not to go for any pre-workout stimulants. rather you can have a whey protein drink with some dextrose, creatinine and glutamine in it and make your own pre-workout supplement. This is exactly what I do in my workouts and I have excellent results for lean muscle gain.
I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.
Please read the response
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Pre workout supplements are known to cause a high and then a crash. this is true even for caffeine free supplements. They also cause jitteriness, constipation as a side effect. If you ask me a sincere opinion as a doctor, I would suggest you not to go for any pre-workout stimulants. rather you can have a whey protein drink with some dextrose, creatinine and glutamine in it and make your own pre-workout supplement. This is exactly what I do in my workouts and I have excellent results for lean muscle gain.
I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.
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