Ep 339 - ECA Stack & Yohimbine

In this episode of Iron Culture, Helms and Trex have a lengthy discussion about the ECA stack and yohimbine. The history, the mechanisms, the regulatory changes, the practical applications – you name it, they cover it. Don’t miss this episode if you have an interest in fat loss, stimulants, or dietary supplementation in general.Also, be sure to check out the newest issue of the MASS Research Review! Learn more at massresearchreview.comTime stamps0:00 Intro4:18 New issue of the MASS Research Review10:42 Helms contest prep update13:15 The history of the ECA stack and supplement regulation30:07 Ephedra vs Ephedrine 35:31 Why people took ephedrine / ECA stack36:30 Trends in PED use over time45:00 Research on the ECA stack50:58 Banning lifters for stimulant use53:15 Effects of ephedrine + caffeine on metabolism and fat loss1:02:44 What does aspirin really add to the ECA stack?1:13:00 Do NSAIDs blunt hypertrophy?1:21:25 How yohimbine works (and yohimbe vs yohimbine distinction)1:31:10 Regulatory status of yohimbine1:32:58 Practical applications