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Caffeine

  • 27-05-2009 4:44pm
    #1
    Stoner
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    I have to stay away from caffeine, so apart from the occassional hit of Coke (cola) i generally do, no coffee, decaff tea and the like.

    however i have tried the Berocca Boost, they are full of VB etc. but no caffeine listed , I'm wondering if there is something else that acts like caffeine in them, Guarana maybe. I just dont want to speed my heart rate up too much. I'm due to see a doctor soon and will ask him, but i just thought i'd throw it out here first. thanks


Comments

  • #2
    EileenG
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    Just read the list of ingredients. By law, they have to list everything.


  • #3
    rubadub
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    EileenG wrote: »
    Just read the list of ingredients. By law, they have to list everything.

    Guarana is a strange one. It does contain caffeine.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guarana

    And that berroca boost does have guarana so presumably does have caffeine.

    I suppose it would be like listing "coffee beans" as an ingredient without specifically having to declare caffeine is in there.


  • #4
    metamorphosis
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    Why not just take the original Berroca without Garuna.I never found myself getting much of a boost from it though TBH. Mayne that's just me


  • #5
    Stoner
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    because i want a boost, without a fast heart !!!, I'm assuming that something can give a bit of a pep without speeding up the ticker!!


  • #6
    _Whimsical_
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    Stoner wrote: »
    because i want a boost, without a fast heart !!!, I'm assuming that something can give a bit of a pep without speeding up the ticker!!

    I have to be very careful with caffeine or any type of stimulants for the same reason. I find that nearly everything that gives any "boost" also sends my heart rate through the roof. The only thing I've tried that didn't affect me like that,that can give you a boost is Panax Ginseng (do NOT try Siberian Ginseng if you have a fast heart rate). You can find it in most chemists under a variety of brands. I like Ortis best. A good vitamin B supplement and a magnesium supplement can give you some extra energy too.

    You should ask a chemist before you buy if you are on any sort of medication or have any heart condition though.


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