Stacker 2 Unleash The Beast
Written: May 22 '03 (Updated Aug 13 '05)
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Pros: Gives you a nice boost at the gym, less side effects than most energy enhancers.
Cons: People insist on exceeding the recommended dose …
The Bottom Line: Not as potent as Stacker 3, this is a great product to use when you need an extra boost at the gym or want to lose a few ‘extra’ pounds.
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| Freak369's Full Review: Nve Stacker 2 |
Preface: I am not a doctor. Any information contained in this review is purely for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult a qualified health care provide before you start any exercise program or take any supplement. Read the entire label before using this product and do not exceed the recommended dosage. This product contains an ephedra based by-product and it is highly suggested that you properly research the ingredients before you start taking this.
With all the talk about ephedra based products, the possibility of more stringent laws regarding weight loss products and the dangers of such products, I really felt the need to set the facts straight regarding this product. If you are planning on purchasing this thinking that it will transform you into a lean, ‘fat free’ person chances are you will be extremely disappointed. Without proper diet and exercise – no supplement will work – so don’t listen to the claims that some supplement manufacturers in that regard. Short of purchasing anabolic steroids, there isn’t a product on the market [that I know of] that will allow you to sit on the couch, eat junk food and still lose weight. I’ve used several of the Stacker family products and found that when I need a small boost at the gym, this is the perfect product to take. This is also great for early evening cardio workouts where you don’t require massive amounts of energy, just a little kick in the pants but not something that is going to have you up all night doing laundry and cleaning.
What Is Stacker 2?
This product is a weight loss supplement that also provides a burst of energy. It provides a good boost but isn’t nearly as strong as it’s big brother Stacker 3. I found that this is one of the better supplements to take when I work out in the evening since it burns off a little quicker than others and doesn’t leave me tossing and turning with a restless feeling. Stacker 2 makes a very powerful claim that it stimulates your body in such a way that you are burning fat for fuel. Well, that could be considered a major chunk of bull to most people who are fitness oriented but to those just getting started it seems like it is the perfect way to lose weight without really putting the effort into it. You need to change your diet a little as well as exercise in order for this to have any real fat burning results. Without the proper diet in place you will still get the energy rush and the possibility of a decreased appetite – but the weight loss won’t be nearly as impressive as it would be with a well-structured diet. The most important thing to keep in mind when using this product is that it can very easily be abused and could actually lead to you gaining weight instead of losing it. How is that possible? Any time that you manipulate your metabolism you run the risk of throwing it off balance. A lot of body builders that are looking to lose weight will turn to T3 / Cytomel, a thyroid enhancer, without properly cycling [adjusting the amount taken]. When this happens the metabolic rate is thrown off and it take a while to recover – however you are risking permanently damaging the metabolic process and the way your body burns fat and converts energy by taking a non-prescription drug like Cytomel.
I know of several people that have used Stacker 2 and Stacker 3 to successfully lose weight. They were at least 25 pounds over weight, started a low carbohydrate diet, exercised for at least 45 minutes each day and incorporated Stacker 2 into their routine. Over the course of three months they lost more than half of the weight they wanted to, felt better about themselves and continued on to their target weight. Most of the people that I talked to said that they preferred the Stacker 2 since they were able to come off of it [when the energy burst starts to wear off] without feeling like they were completely drained.
Dosage
This is the tricky part. Some people insist on listening to people at the gym and following their routine thinking that if it worked for them then they will have the same results. When a 300 pound body builder says he takes two or three of them before a workout, that doesn’t mean you should follow in his footsteps – especially when starting to take this. Each person is different and should start out with one capsule about a half hour before a moderate workout – my suggestion would be something like a brisk but not strenuous walk on the treadmill or on an exercise bike. This will allow you to workout but not to such a degree that you are pushing yourself too hard.
NVE suggests that you take this after a meal – but – that really makes no sense. If you are going for energy and a weight loss effect it would be more efficient to take this before a workout and – to the best of my knowledge – working out with an empty stomach is always better, even more so when doing cardio work to lose weight. As I said, each person is different and will have different results. As long as you stay within the limits printed on the bottle, you should have no problems with this product. Do not exceed three doses per day with each dose being one capsule. If you take this product as suggested by NVE a bottle should last you one month [3 times a day for 30 days]. Cycling on to this should be done moderately – try one and see how your body reacts to it. If you notice any type of profuse sweating, heart palpitations, dizziness, loss of balance or a spike in your body temperature, do not continue to use this. Additionally you should have a complete physical before you start taking this product to make sure that your body will be able to handle the ingredients and the effects they will have on your body.
Product Availability
This is available in a 20 or 100 count bottle as well as a 20 count blister pack. If you are curious about how this works you might want to start with the 20 count package to try it out and see if it is for you. I’ve only seen the blister packs at Wal-Mart with a retail price of about $7.99. The blister packs are also convenient for carrying in your gym bag so they are fresh and safety sealed. If you purchase your sport supplements through a store like Nutri-Sport, you might want to ask if they can get you the three pack at a discount. This will allow you to save a few dollars per bottle but I only suggest doing this once you have taken this product for at least a month and are satisfied with the results. Sometimes this will be labeled “Buy 2 – Get One Free”.
It’s hard to give an accurate price of Stacker 2 since there is such a wide market for it these days. You can find this at grocery stores, drug stores, sport supplement outlets and places like Wal-Mart and Target. Normal prices for a 20 count bottle run from $5.99 to $7.99, the 100 count bottle $19.99 to $25.99 and the blister pack around $7.99. If you are an internet shopping, you can check out the prices at several reputable online merchants to get the best deal and always remember to look for codes and special offers.
45 Minutes Until Blast Off
You can expect to feel the energy side of the supplement anywhere from 20 to 50 minutes after you take it. The huge time frame all depends on when you take it, whether you have eaten or not, how it is ingested [inside the capsule or loose] and you own bodies sensitivity level. The manufacturer says that you will start feeling the effect of it in 45 minutes which is something that I really have to argue with. Let’s say someone takes it on a full stomach and it sitting around waiting for it to kick in, obviously it is going to take longer if he or she ingested something like pasta or bread – which might lead them to take another dose and have them climbing the walls for several hours. I take this on an empty stomach in the morning but I always make sure that I have something in my gym bag to snack on afterwards so that I am not walking around like a zombie. I also try to juggle the different weight loss products every few weeks so that my body doesn’t become too used to a certain routine or strength of a product. This should only be done after you know how the different supplements effect your body and should never be done when you are first taking a supplement. This way you will know without a doubt if something is going to agree with you or not and any side effects that it might have on you.
The Product Pimping
With a hearty push by stars of the television show The Sopranos, superstars from the WWE [formerly the WWF] and several fitness models, Stacker 2 is one of the most widely known weight loss / fat burning catalysts on the market. I often wonder why the newer version, Stacker 3, isn’t pushed more in the media. You can find this product advertised in bodybuilding, fitness and selected health magazines as well as the adverts on the television – mostly during shows that revolve around sports. What is important to keep in mind is the people who are advertising it have more than likely used other products [legal, illegal and gray area] as well as cosmetic surgery and have been touched by the airbrush. Keep your expectations realistic, stick with your program and chances are you’ll reach your goal.
Company & Contact Information
NVE Pharmaceuticals
33 Newton-Sparta Road
Newton, New Jersey 07860
[800] 526 - 4387
[800] Lite-Line
www.nveusa.com
weborders@nveusa.com
The official website has been down for a while now but there are a tremendous amount of sites that sell, advertise, promote and post data about this product. You can try checking out the NVE site to see if it has been restarted however the last time I was there, the main page was in effect but the links weren’t active.
Precautions & Warnings
This is generally an area that most people skip over when picking out a new weight loss / energy supplement. Sadly, is it this type of ignorance that leads to headlines in the news. Taking more than the recommended dose in hopes that you will get a greater burn [weight loss] or an extended burst of energy will more than likely backfire and leave you nauseous, with a headache and extremely tired / drained when it starts to wear off. Aside from that, you will be wasting your money. If you continually abuse this supplement you will need to take more and more to “get off” or have it work as a fat burning catalyst. This leads to heart palpitations, shortness of breath, the real possibility of anxiety attacks and loss of consciousness. These are not empty claims or scare tactics. You are ingesting a product that is designed to elevate your heart rate, give you extra energy and burn fat. Taking an amount over the recommended dose is simply foolish.
Anyone with any type of thyroid problem should avoid this. While the ingredients are not typically classified as a ‘metabolism boosters’ [individually no, combined yes] they do have an effect on the workings of the thyroid gland. If you have any heart arrhythmia, liver or kidney diseases, high blood pressure, are currently taking any medication for depression, are pregnant or breast feeding, have had a stroke or heart attack you should not take this product. When starting any weight loss or exercise program it is important that you see a doctor to ensure that you are physically able to handle the stress that exercise, even low impact, can put on your body. If you experience blurred vision, nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness, profuse sweating followed by an elevated body temperature, anxiousness that cannot be controlled or vomiting you should contact a qualified medical practitioner. When taking the initial few doses of Stacker 2 you should try it with a small meal or protein bar to see how your body reacts to the ingredients. Avoid mixing this with other ephedra based products and during the initial few doses try to avoid taking any other supplements so you can see how this product reacts with your system. Make sure to drink plenty of water to properly rehydrate your body.
The Bottom Line
Stacker 2 is only as good as your diet, exercise plan and dedication to getting or staying fit. If you take too much you run the risk of the above-mentioned side effects, take too little and it will be ineffective at ridding your body of fat and acting as a weight loss catalyst. Personally, I feel that this product isn’t as strong as the subsequent releases of the line but is good for those wishing to get a boost at the gym and burn a few extra calories here and there. One thing that is most important to remember, you didn’t get fat overnight so don’t expect to lose the weight in a short amount of time. Taking more than the recommended dosage won’t do you any good and in the long run you will have to spend more money on replacement bottles when your body builds up a tolerance to it.
As always, thanks for the visit!
^V^ Freak ^V^
© 2003 Freak369
Other NVE products
NVE Black Stallion
Stacker 2 Lite
Stacker 2
Stacker 2 Ephedra Free
Stacker 3
NVE Yellow Swarm
Stackerdrene
Stacker 3 XPLC
Stacker 2 Thermo Infusion
Recommended:
Yes
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