Originally posted by: kyzen
What about ECA - is that as effective as clen? Safer I'm assuming.
Reccomended dosages/usage habits of that?
What dosages should I take?
The ideal ratio for the ECA stack is 10:1 caffeine to ephedrine. Many sources suggest that the ideal dosage is 25mg ephedrine, 250mg caffeine and 80-300mg aspirin. More specifically, you could take 1 Chesteze, 3-4 Pro-plus and half a full dose aspirin. This gives you 18.3 mg ephedrine, 180mg caffeine, 150mg aspirin. Some people take double the dosage of Chesteze and Pro-plus, but this is an individual thing so I would start at this lower dosage and see how it effects you.
How often?
The above dosage should be taken 3 times a day with at least 3 hours in between. It is also recommended that your last dose should be before 6:00 pm, or you may have problems getting to sleep. Some people recommend only taking the stack 5 days a week with 2 days off to allow your body a small break from the effects. Others stay on it 7 days a week. Again this is a personal thing so you may want to experiment. Along the same lines, some people will use the stack for weeks without stopping. Other's will cycle the doses i.e. 2 weeks on then a week off etc. It is recommended that 4 weeks would be about the maximum that you should stay on the stack without a break of at least a week. The basic rational is that your body will become used to the ECA stack stimulation and the effects will wear off. By taking a break, it is possible for your body to reap better rewards when you go back on the stack. The wired up feeling is likely to diminish within 1-2 weeks of starting the stack. Evidence shows that the fat burning properties of the stack still continue well after that time, so do not assume that an immediate break is needed.