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Epicatechin supplements

kforster86kf896
kforster86kf896 Posts: 13 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi,
I was thinking of ordering some epicatechin supplements. I know there used for increased strength and lean muscle building but had anybody got any advice on taking these?

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  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,445 Member
    I wouldn't waste my money on it just yet (unless you believe the bro-science and marketing BS over the actual study).

    https://examine.com/blog/does-dark-chocolates-epicatechin-content-promote-muscle-growth/
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,105 Member
    That supplement won't matter as much as your actual training regimen and protein intake.

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  • JayWalk39
    JayWalk39 Posts: 68 Member
    Did nothing for me in terms of strength and muscle building, but the stamina increases for me were nothing short of astounding. I could easily tell a difference between long cardio sessions where I used Epicatechin and where I didn't.
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    I can't even read the word "epicatechin" so I'd have to take a pass on it.
  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
    Train hard and consistently, eat a high protein diet, take creatine monohydrate
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