on this level. The frequency of the twitching, the fact that it was happening on both eyes, and the fact that it lasted longer than 24 hours was alarming to me. I didn’t immediately seek a medical opinion, and instead did a Google search on what may have been causing the twitching. Lack of sleep, stress, nutritional imbalances and caffeine were all listed as potential triggers.
I thought back on all of the things going on in my life in an attempt to pinpoint any changes I had recently made. The C4 was the only thing I could think of. I spoke with a doctor the next day and expressed my concerns. She then warned me of the dangers of consuming C4.
Now, it’s important to point out the fact that anything done in excess can potentially cause harm. It’s also important to point out that different pre-workout supplements have different recipes, so it would be difficult to criminalize them all. After speaking with the doctor I began to do more research on the side-effects of taking these supplements and found some pretty troublesome truths
Pre-workout supplements are intended to boost energy levels, doing this by means of B vitamins, carbs, antioxidants, and in some cases high levels of caffeine. Again, no pre-workout formula is the same and some brands have sugar-free and carb-free options, while some brands use guarana and deer antler velvet (if you thought you read that wrong, you didn’t).
The point being, if you’re interested in using a pre-workout supplement, you must do the research. Everyone has a different tolerance level and sensitivity when it comes to each ingredient and a huge problem is that the FDA does not regulate pre-workout supplements. This means there’s no real way of knowing that each drink contains exactly what it says it does and, unless enough people report problems for a specific supplement, they can continue to be sold to the general public.
These supplements can add to your workout performance and provide nutrients, but in most cases, the supplements are heavily concentrated and only result in expensive urine. Your body can only