The ECA Stack

The ECA Stack People always ask if there is a supplement or pill they can take to help them lose fat.

There are one or two worthwhile supplements I will discuss, but before I do let’s put things in their proper perspective.

There’s been a great deal of deception regarding what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to fat loss supplements. I’ve seen hundreds of worthless products being marketed. Some of them are just over-­‐priced caffeine tablets. Others are combinations of exotic-­‐sounding ingredients, none of which actually do anything to help you reach your goals. What I’m saying is you must be very cautious when you are looking for information on any kind of supplement, including those that are designed to help you drop the pounds.

There is one supplement I believe in: the ECA stack. You may actually call it a “drug” because it is actually a combination of two potent central nervous system stimulants.

“ECA” stands for ephedrine, caffeine and aspirin. Some people just call it the “EC” stack because the aspirin seems to be more optional.

Let’s look at the two stimulants in this formula. Ephedrine and caffeine are both have the potential to help with fat loss and appetite suppression. But when taken together their combined effect is synergistic in nature. The two ingredients taken together are considerably stronger than when taken separately. This is why you have to use caution if you are thinking about using this—not everyone tolerates stimulants. If you get heart palpitations from a cup of coffee then the stack is deNinitely not for you.

So how does this supplement or drug work? Well, the primary way it helps with weight loss is through appetite suppression. There is simply no getting around the fact that losing fat is a matter of consuming less calories than you are burning through activity. Controlling your appetite is key to helping you get your diet in control and losing weight. This is why so many effective weight loss drugs have some form of stimulant in them.

The stack also helps by preserving muscle mass. This is important because you want to keep your lean mass and hopefully even increase it. You don’t want to lose muscle when you are on a diet. Resistance training will deNinitely preserve your muscle, but the stack is another tool you can use to help this even further.

There also seems to be some metabolic effects from using this drug. It will slightly raise your temperature. This is good for burning a few extra calories, but it also means you shouldn’t use the stack if you are living or training in a warm climate. Some heat strokes have happened because people use products containing ephedrine while doing intense athletic training in the summer heat.

While the stack can help, it’s important to understand that there is no such thing as a pill that will automatically cause weight loss. If you want a better body you are going to have to carefully plan your diet and work hard in the gym. The stack is just an extra tool you can use that may help you stick to your diet and have more energy and focus for your workouts.