Click this link to read a post I like on the clusterheadaches.com message board...

mollybo

CH.com Newbie

Offline

Posts: 23
x0|Tulsa|USA||0|0|OK,Oklahoma
Gender: female

Liquid taurine & caffeine?
Jul 17^th, 2008 at 8:35pm

Red Bull really helps me with the shadows I get during the day, but damn, that stuff is expensive. I have some issues with sugar and can't find cheap sugar-free drinks other than Red Bull easily.

I understand that tablet supplements just take too long to work in the midt of a cluster. I did some searching and found that taurine is available in liquid form. Has anyone tried liquid taurine with some caffeine thrown in?

Back to top

IP Logged

Brew Ex Member	Re: Liquid taurine & caffeine? Reply #1 - Jul 18^th, 2008 at 7:16am You could also take a taurine supplement and have a cup of coffee when needed. Aldi sells knock-off Red Bull (called Red Thunder) for less than half the price of Red Bull. Comes in sugar free, too.
Back to top	IP Logged

Jeannie CH.com Sponsor Offline Live, Laugh, Love.... Posts: 2333 St Louis, Missouri Gender:	Re: Liquid taurine & caffeine? Reply #2 - Jul 18^th, 2008 at 9:14am Hi Molly, I use the Aldi brand too. It is much less expensive and as Brew said, it is available in sugar free. Take care, Jeannie
Back to top	"It's all a grand illusion when you think you're in control." ~ Kenny Chesney IP Logged

mollybo CH.com Newbie Offline Posts: 23 x0\|Tulsa\|USA\|\|0\|0\|OK,Oklahoma Gender:	Re: Liquid taurine & caffeine? Reply #3 - Jul 18^th, 2008 at 7:18pm We have an Aldi nearby. I'll try their brand before I get into making my own - the price of Red Bull just kills me.
Back to top	IP Logged

Brew Ex Member	Re: Liquid taurine & caffeine? Reply #4 - Jul 18^th, 2008 at 7:25pm mollybo wrote on Jul 18^th, 2008 at 7:18pm: We have an Aldi nearby. I'll try their brand before I get into making my own - the price of Red Bull just kills me. You get a case (24) of 8 oz. cans for a little over $18.
Back to top	IP Logged

Barry_T_Coles

CH.com Alumnus

Offline

Posts: 2073
Karratha|,West_Australia
Gender: male

Re: Liquid taurine & caffeine?
Reply #5 - Jul 21^st, 2008 at 12:04am

I haven’t tried liquid taurine but have been taking pill form taurine with magnesium/calcium since April 06 and am getting some good results but it’s not a quick fix; it takes some time for the effects to kick in, it took 171 days before I got my longest break of 261 days since going chronic.

I wouldn’t think that the liquid would be much different but hey anything is worth a try.

Good luck
Cheers
Barry

Back to top

Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

or

Of all the things i've lost in life the thing i miss most is my mind.

IP Logged

LadyLuv CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1495 Champaign, IL Gender:	Re: Liquid taurine & caffeine? Reply #6 - Jul 21^st, 2008 at 12:11am All Wal-Mart Stores carry "Rip It" (can only be found in their deli department).. it is sugar free (sweeten with splenda), comes in several flavors and and only cost $1 per 16oz can. They also carry the regular ones, but I like the sugar free.
Back to top	Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or IP Logged

CostaRicaKris

CH.com Old Timer

Offline

Currently training for
AFC half Marathon

Posts: 330
San Diego, California
Gender: female

Re: Liquid taurine & caffeine?
Reply #7 - Jul 21^st, 2008 at 1:12am

LadyLuv wrote on Jul 21^st, 2008 at 12:11am:

All Wal-Mart Stores carry "Rip It" (can only be found in their deli department).. it is sugar free (sweeten with splenda), comes in several flavors and and only cost $1 per 16oz can.

They also carry the regular ones, but I like the sugar free.

Hmmm... Not usually a Wal Mart shopper, but maybe I'll try that. (No "Aldi" is SoCal) I too only buy the sugar free.

Thanks for the tip guys Wink

~Kris

Back to top

Visit my website: Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

or

to learn more about Girls on the Run, a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.&&&&Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

or

Vida

IP Logged

mollybo CH.com Newbie Offline Posts: 23 x0\|Tulsa\|USA\|\|0\|0\|OK,Oklahoma Gender:	Re: Liquid taurine & caffeine? Reply #8 - Jul 21^st, 2008 at 9:55pm All of a sudden my local grocery store carries sugar-free Rock Star and Amp. If I actually follow the servings it's a little cheaper than Red Bull. I hate WalMart with a passion, but might try the Rip It if I can stand going.
Back to top	IP Logged

sandie99

CH.com Hall of Famer

Offline

Wish it, dream it, do
it - inspite the pain!

Posts: 11975
Finland
Gender: female

Re: Liquid taurine & caffeine?
Reply #9 - Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 3:56am

Good luck, Molly! I hope it works as well.

I've tried many different kinds of energy drinks (these days there are lots of them available in Finland) and as long as the amount of caffeine and taurine are high enough, the brand itself didn't matter; the energy drink worked.

My favourite - based on taste - is Red Devil, but the last time I bought Rodeo and R20+, because they are available in bigger packs (12x500ml and 6x1 litre).

PF days to everyone,
Sanna

Back to top

« Last Edit: Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 3:57am by sandie99 »

Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

or

Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

or

IP Logged

Brew

Ex Member

Re: Liquid taurine & caffeine?
Reply #10 - Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 6:55am

mollybo wrote on Jul 21^st, 2008 at 9:55pm:

All of a sudden my local grocery store carries sugar-free Rock Star and Amp. If I actually follow the servings it's a little cheaper than Red Bull. I hate WalMart with a passion, but might try the Rip It if I can stand going.

Amp only has something like 40mg of taurine per serving.

Back to top

IP Logged

CostaRicaKris

CH.com Old Timer

Offline

Currently training for
AFC half Marathon

Posts: 330
San Diego, California
Gender: female

Re: Liquid taurine & caffeine?
Reply #11 - Jul 22^nd, 2008 at 8:57am

Quote:

mollybo wrote on Jul 21^st, 2008 at 9:55pm:

All of a sudden my local grocery store carries sugar-free Rock Star and Amp. If I actually follow the servings it's a little cheaper than Red Bull. I hate WalMart with a passion, but might try the Rip It if I can stand going.

Amp only has something like 40mg of taurine per serving.

Good point Brew.

You want to look for something with at least 1000 mg Taurine. Other than that, it's whatever you prefer.

Back to top

Visit my website: Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

or

to learn more about Girls on the Run, a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.&&&&Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

or

Vida

IP Logged

Em

CH.com Alumnus

Offline

I wanna go...

Posts: 830
St Peter Port, Guernsey.
Gender: female

Re: Liquid taurine & caffeine?
Reply #12 - Jul 23^rd, 2008 at 7:42am

I tried Amp when I was in Canada and didn't find it as effective as some of the others on the market.

I've tried the taurine/caffeine tabs and have had the same experience as others have shared - it's not as quick acting as a drink.

I also find it goes down better if it's really cold and flat. I leave the cans open in the fridge (a handy tip I learned here). Makes them easier to chug.

Em

Back to top

Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

or

IP Logged

	Welcome, Guest. Please Login or Register
	Search box updated Dec 3, 2011... Search ch.com with Google!