Myths About Theacrine
Myths about theacrine: does it really cause no tolerance, is a "natural" stimulant safe, and does it boost strength. An editorial breakdown with references to studies.
Andriy Melnyk · 9 min
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What to Combine Theacrine With
What to combine theacrine with: caffeine, L-theanine, creatine, beta-alanine and undesirable combinations. A practical editorial breakdown that takes research and safety into account.
Iryna Bondar · 7 min
Paraxanthine: What It Is and How It Works
Paraxanthine — the principal metabolite of caffeine: chemistry, metabolism via CYP1A2, mechanism of action on adenosine receptors, differences from caffeine, and the limitations of research.
Maksym Shevchuk · 6 min
Benefits of Paraxanthine for Athletes: The Evidence Base
The benefits of paraxanthine for athletes: what studies show regarding cognitive function, endurance and muscles, where the data is only from animals, and how to assess advertising claims.
Olena Koval · 11 min
Side Effects of Paraxanthine
Side effects of paraxanthine: effects on sleep, the nervous system, blood pressure and the heart, digestion, signs of overdose, and interactions with medications via CYP1A2.
Andriy Melnyk · 8 min
How to Take Paraxanthine: Dosage, Timing, Duration
How to take paraxanthine: doses from studies, timing before a workout and for mental work, course duration, forms, and common mistakes.
Iryna Bondar · 4 min
Paraxanthine: Forms of Release and Which to Choose
Forms of paraxanthine: capsules, tablets, pre-workout formulas, energy drinks and pure powder. A comparison of advantages, risks, and criteria for choosing a quality product.
Maksym Shevchuk · 8 min
Who Should Not Take Paraxanthine
Who should not take paraxanthine: pregnancy, adolescence, heart disease, anxiety disorders, epilepsy, stomach and liver diseases, and interactions with medications.
Olena Koval · 6 min
Myths About Paraxanthine
Myths about paraxanthine: "no side effects," "just expensive coffee," "builds muscle," "does not depend on genetics" and "no tolerance." Checking the claims against research.
Andriy Melnyk · 5 min
What to Combine Paraxanthine With
What to combine paraxanthine with depending on the goal: L-theanine for concentration, creatine and beta-alanine for strength, carbohydrates for endurance. Undesirable combinations and drug interactions.
Iryna Bondar · 10 min
Myths About Theacrine
Myths about theacrine: does it really cause no tolerance, is a "natural" stimulant safe, and does it boost strength. An editorial breakdown with references to studies.
Maksym Shevchuk · 5 min
What to Combine Theacrine With
What to combine theacrine with: caffeine, L-theanine, creatine, beta-alanine and undesirable combinations. A practical editorial breakdown that takes research and safety into account.
Olena Koval · 4 min