Arginine Vs. NO2/NoZ (Arginine-alpha-ketoglutrate)

[BUFF STUFF]

Hi all,

Its buff heer and Im back,

notice alot of hype about No2 supplements, I have tried one and liked the "pump"

Now My question is whats teh main differencve between...

Arginine AND

NO2/NoZ (Arginine-alpha-ketoglutrate)

Apart from fancy markjeting and a hefty price tag???

thanks all

[Wild Cat McCane]

AAKG is suppose to be a better supplement. Some claim that arginine isn't used efficiently, while AAKG gets used better by the body.

NOW sells just straight AAKG. check it out if you think the possible difference is worth it.

[BUFF STUFF]

what is "NOW"?

Anyopne else have opions on 1st question

[BUFF STUFF]

what is "NOW"?

Anyone else have opions on 1st question

[Wild Cat McCane]

NOW is a brand.

Um check the supplement website (I don't know exactly the name) fast400 whaterver it is. Their product discription should help you out.

[Genacide]

Its actually NOW foods, a supp company. Take it from someone that has taken both NO2 (the stuff from GNC) and L-Arginine powder from NOW foods, They both did the exact same thing for me. The only difference was the very big price difference, and the horrible taste of L-Arginine powder. I suggest you take it with purple grape juice (100% natural of course).

[Wild Cat McCane]

actually NOW Foods....brand name of a supplement line.

[Genacide]

actually NOW Foods....brand name of a supplement line.

*Hears a echo*

[BUFF STUFF]

Its actually NOW foods, a supp company. Take it from someone that has taken both NO2 (the stuff from GNC) and L-Arginine powder from NOW foods, They both did the exact same thing for me. The only difference was the very big price difference, and the horrible taste of L-Arginine powder. I suggest you take it with purple grape juice (100% natural of course).

Thanks Genacide

Anyone else have any 'side by side' comments on the two products ??:help:

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

They're both crap. All N02 products do is give you a pump...that's it.

[BUFF STUFF]

Well I bough Argine on its own about 120 caps , 500mg caps for about $16, I think ill take 4 before a workout to start and Im usin it on workout days only.

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

It's your money to waste. Go right ahead.

[BUFF STUFF]

It's your money to waste. Go right ahead.

Thanks for the posative comments.

Anyone else please?

[Holto]

Thanks for the posative comments.

LOL, Scarz really needs to work on his/her attitude.


Anyone else please?

The general consensus is that these products are nothing more than marketing hype.

One thing Mase pointed out is that these products cause pooling of blood, ie: the pump, which your body compensates by reducing bloodflow. So the claim is that it increases nutrient delivery by increased ciruculation but it acutally creates less ciruculation.

[Eszekial]

After trying a few N02 Supplements, I can tell you, they are nothing more then a waste of money...

Yes, you feel a "pump," but it's still a waste of your time. You don't lift any harder, stronger, faster.

Caffeine is still my no1 supp with ephedrine at a close 2nd.

I have made faster gains in the last 3 months after getting my diet straight, instead of the 3 months where i was using expensive supplements and eating wrong.

[Silverback]

After trying a few N02 Supplements, I can tell you, they are nothing more then a waste of money...

Yes, you feel a "pump," but it's still a waste of your time. You don't lift any harder, stronger, faster.

Caffeine is still my no1 supp with ephedrine at a close 2nd.

I have made faster gains in the last 3 months after getting my diet straight, instead of the 3 months where i was using expensive supplements and eating wrong.

Great post bro ;)

[Genacide]

The only effect that you may have from NO2 is psychological. You may feel the pump and think your getting bigger from it, and that may get you motivated to work out more and possibly harder. Also take 6 of those caps to get the recommended 3g's a day EVERYDAY.

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

It's a waste of money and they don't work and yes I've tried them before in my days of supplement ignorance.