Supplements OK for under 18?

Question

Hi. I'm a student and I'm currently 16.5 years old, turning 17 in October.
I work out at 24 Hours Fitness and just purchased the APEX Lean 2 supplement.
My friends have used it and says it works..
but is it safe for me to use it even though I'm not 18 yet?
Thanks :]

Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Servings Per Container: 180

Pyruvate 1000™
1000mg



Other Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Xanthan Gum, Inulin, Vegetable Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Silica.

Answer 1

Can you list the active ingredients? I am not familiar with the product but would likely be able to draw a conclusion if I knew that info.

If it's just a creatine/NO supplement, it won't harm you. Creatine occurs naturally in your muscle, and you piss away the stuff your body can't absorb anyways. NO is a toxic free-radical, but your body should have no problems dealing with it as long as you take multivitamins daily.

If it's a diet supplement (as the name suggests):
Caffeine in doses of 50-400 mg is usually well tolerated by the average person(caffeine is benign and probably good for you as long as you do not overdose).

Hoodia is a common appetite suppressant, and will not hurt you if you're a teen.

Green tea is a mild stimulant (less so than caffeine) and studies suggest it may play a role in reducing body fat (it is safe).

Ephedrine hydrochloride (HCL) is a powerful stimulant that is presently in a legal gray area in the US. Not legal, not illegal either. Very effective at burning fat though, and not unsafe unless you're stupid about the dosage (stupid people got it banned to begin with).

Synephrine is a synthetic ephedrine compound that is less effective than ephedrine.

Update your info and I'll give you info on the compounds in the stuff. 'Til then.

***EDIT****

Ok, gotcha. The active ingredient is pyruvate.

Pyruvate is a naturally occuring compound that assists with the Krebs cycle (which, from high school bio, you should know is one of several processes by which the human body metabolizes oxygen.

So how does the pyruvate work (at least according to those who manufacture it)? By providing the body with extra pyruvic acid (pyruvate), the body will be able to create more ATP, jointly increasing athletic performance and burning fat.

Whether this is true or not I'm not sure (no studies have been conducted on this particular subject outside of the companies that market the substance). However, it should be safe as long as you do not overdose and do not take for more than a month or two at a time, as pyruvic acid may or may not be subject to the feedback loop that human hormones are (i.e. if you supplement testosterone as in steroids, your body will stop producing testosterone naturally).

Good luck.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You are still in a growing stage and your body needs food for cell growth (esp. protein). You actually don't need any food supplement. You just have to make sure you are having a good nutrition by eating a balanced diet. Fruits, veggies, nuts, whole grains, lentils, (and lots of H2O too) are the best.

Answer 4

look at your age your metabolism is workin over time!! you dont need any sups. at your age the best thing you can do is get your eating healthy watch the fat and carbs get alot of protien 1.5 grams per pound of your body wieght.. set a plan and exercise. there is no need for you to rely on a sup. this early in the game .. every one takes the easy way out and you can do it with out them and when you do you will know that you are the reason why you hit you goal not because you took a sup. trust me you put in the effort and you will see great changes in your self .. good luck !

Answer 5

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Answer 6

just drink a whey protein shake

Answer 7

ASK YOUR DOCTOR . BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY.