The effects of the ECY (Ephedrine, Caffeine and Yohinbine) stack in weight loss are primarily due to the Ephedrine component but not its sole reason. Ephedrine acts both as a Beta Receptor Agonist and stimulates the release of norepinephrine. This increases circulating norepinephrine in the body then acts on white Adipose tissue by increasing cAMP (Cyclic Adenosine MonoPhosphate) levels. This causes a thermogenic effect, raising body temperature and increasing the user's metabolism in conjunction with the rest of the stack.
However, the body's Negative Feedback system then activates to try and normalize the metabolism back to its usual state. This is done via the production of Phosphodiesterase inside the cells, and prostaglandins outside the cell, which both lower cAMP levels within the cell and neutralising the effects.
Caffeine inhibits the production of phosphodiesterase inside the cell and therefore slows cAMP breakdown. It also binds with and competitively inhibits adenosine receptors in the brain, triggering the release of epinephrine and increasing cAMP levels further.
Normally around here, Aspirin would be used as it inhibits prostaglandin production outside of the cells, which, in conjunction with caffeine, greatly prolongs the thermogenic effects and increased metabolism by sustaining elevated cAMP levels, thus the burn is longer. However its been recently proven that Tyrosine is much more effective at inhibiting or blocking prostaglandin production, and many people find this effect causes sleeping problems.
This has lead to people searching for an alternative to the A in the ECA Stack, this is where ECY came into effect. Yohimbine HCL also hits the Beta Receptors making it almost the same Ephedrine in releasing yet more Norepinephrine leading to an increase in cAMP and the thermogenic effects, which again is boosted by the Caffeine, and given longevity if tyrosine is taken.
The way that the 3 products work, mean they are Synergistic, which is rather than 1+1+1=3 its more like 1+1=1=7, so the 3 products when combined are stronger than simply adding them together.
Ephedrine also has an Anorectic, or Appetite Suppressant effect. However, these effects only last for about two-three weeks if the stack is not cycled, as the body becomes tolerant to ephedrine to some degree. You can prolong this by using certain upregulators which are usually certain anti-histamines such as Diphenhydramine or Ketotifen. It is estimated that 50%–65% of the weight loss from using the ECA Stack comes from the anorectic effect, and 20%-30% from thermogenesis and the remainder from increase assertion and energy.
The final component in weight loss of the ECY and indeed ECA Stack is that of a simple Stimulant; the higher epinephrine and norepinephrine levels result in increased aerobic exercise performance and less fatigue, This means you can work harder, heavier and faster in the gym, speeding up calorie use and weight loss as well as enhasing your performance.
Dosing and Suggestions
Typically the ECY stack is consumed two or three times per day in a 1:8:0.2 ratio of Ephedrine : Caffeine : Yohimbine. Usually, no more than 25-30 mg of ephedrine, 200-250 mg of caffeine and 5-7.5 mg of Yohimbine is consumed in a single dose.
Our Suggested Newbie Receipe:
1 x 30mg Ephedrine HCL Tablet
1 x 200mg Caffeine Anhydrous Tablet
1 x 5mg Yohimbine HCL
Take this preparation at 8am and 12pm each day, 4pm and the effects will be wearing down by 11pm allowing a reasonable nights sleep.
Other Suggestions:
Our Suggest Seasoned Receipe:
60mg Ephedrine HCL
300mg Caffeine Anhydrous
7.5mg Yohimbine
This is good if you need a longer more sustained effect of concentration, for example a long shift at work, the annorectic effects last upto 8 hours, and the wakefulness upto 8 hours as well, you can extend this with the addition of Tyrosine.
Alternatives Ingredients:
Caffeine
Green Tea Extract
Kola Nut
Guarana
Ephedrine
Synepherine HCL
Geranamine
Sida Cordifolia
Additional Suggestions
Cayenne Pepper
Taurine
L-Carnitine
B Vitamin Complex
Siberian Ginseng
Chromium
Tyrosine
Aspirin
It is not recommended that the stack or other agents be taken past mid afternoon (3pm) as this may contribute to insomnia, restlessness and sleep loss. |
