I get questions every day asking about possible side effects of Stemulite.
Even though Stemulite is all-natural, there are side effects to literally everything when enough people try it. Hell, you can even drink too much water! (It’s called hyponatremia.)
When you look at the label of Stemulite ingredients, you’ll even see the warning, “Do Not Take If You Are Allergic to Mushrooms!”
So here’s a question from one of your fellow readers:
Q: I’ve been taking Stemulite for about a week. I’m a 46 year old female. My heart is racing all the time.
Here’s advice straight from Dr. Summers (who is not a medical doctor, if I haven’t made that clear by now)
I have found only one report of tachycardia [faster than normal heart rate] related to the use of either alpha lipoic acid or L-carnitine [two of the Stemulite ingredients] in the literature. In fact, both are considered to somewhat anti-arrhythmic.
What is likely happening is the increase potential of the electron transport chain (ETC) in the mitochondria of the heart is putting more energy into the cells than it can utilize.
Older mitochondria get “leaky” and this allows the electrons to spill out. One way to down regulate this condition and still utilize the benefits of Stemulite™ is to take at least 1000 mg of Vitamin C twice a day along with the supplement. The vitamin C should soak up the excess electron charge.
Another suggestion is to cut the dose in half and see if that works. If not, stop taking the supplement altogether and see your doctor.
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I just received my first order of stemulite. The instructions on the bottles differ from those on the web-site. What is the best way way to take the product?
Hi, Emanuel -
I started writing out your answer, but it turned into an entire post.
I’ll put it up tomorrow. Thanks.
- Stephen
I just wrote a whole post about it, but the quick answer is:
Follow the instructions on the bottle. – Stephen
how old do u have to be to take this product?
They recommend that anyone under the age of 18 get the approval of a physician first.
- Stephen
Hi, im interested in taking stemulite but i guess im a little leary of short term and long term side effects. Everywhere I look online all I keep seeing is about how great it is. I was also wondering if the FDA has approved the supplement. Thanks in advance.
Hi, David -
I cover your question here:
http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com/623/questioning-stemulite-side-effects/
Thanks.
- Stephen
I am so far interested in taking this supplement. As of right now I feel I am not being informed well enough on what the actual side effects are… I am 18 and was wondering what the actual short and long term effects are!
Stemulite is not a drug. There are no known (I have to cover myself!) side effects – unless you are allergic to mushrooms.
Frankly, I don’t understand why so many people are insisting on finding side effects that aren’t there. – Stephen
hey im a junior in high school who is looking for a muscle supplement, I have asked others and is this truly the best for me?
The official word is that they don’t recommend anyone under 18 taking Stemulite without the prior approval of a health care professional. – Stephen
what happens when after a 3months of workout i decided to stop taking stemulite will this change anything ? is there a rest period from taking it, after a certain time ?
There’s no reason to cycle Stemulite. Stop whenever you want. Many steroids work by promoting what’s called sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. This type of muscle growth goes away quickly after you stop taking the steroid.
Stemulite works by helping to promote myofibrillar hypertrophy. This type of muscle growth lasts far longer. – Stephen
I just order a month supply of stemulite. I always heard that steriods shrinks the male sex organ!!! Does stemulite have that side effect?
Stemulite is not a steroid and has absolutely no negative side effects on the male sex organ.
No need to worry! – Stephen
hey wudup from my research so far stemulite looks pretty legit but…
i havent heard anything about the taste. opinions? what does it taste like?
Hi, Taylor -
It’s a pill. You just swallow it. There’s no real “taste” to it. – Stephen
hey im a sophomore in highschool and am wondering if i should take stemulite. i work out and im pretty strong but i dont look as strong as i am. i am also a baseball player. should i take stemulite?
The developers of Stemulite recommend that anyone under the age of 18 get the approval of their doctor before using Stemulite. – Stephen
I am thinking about taking this product. I take an anti-depression medication and have generalized anxiety disorder……will this product be ok with my depression/anxiety?
Hi, Laura -
Obviously, I am legally obligated to ask you to consult with your doctor first.
You may also want to check the web for possible connections between indium, one of the ingredients in Stemulite, and anecdotal stories of alleviation of depression-like symptoms. (I think I’ve covered myself, huh?) – Stephen
I’ve read upon stemulite and am interesting in purchasing. Is stimulite safe to be stacked with other suppliments namely Nitrix by BSN, which the main ingredients are l-argenine AKG,l-agenine Ethyl Ester, and L-Citrulline. Thanks.
I am 25 yrs old i take a mens multi vitamin and im 5′ 10 242lbs iam wondering if stemulite is the choice to make.
Hi Stephen,
By the way I am deployed in Iraq right now, so any consult from your side can really help. I am not in a place to see my physician.
As I said earlier I have been using the product for 15 days including today, and for the past 2 days only I experiences low heart beat and hardness to breath, the first thing I did I checked online and started using the Vitamin C as you recommended. But my case is different than the lady with tachycardia. I am really happy with the results that I am noticing in 2 weeks but the heart issue is a little bit concerning me.
I would love to keep use the product and get the full results, but I need your advice on that matter.
Thanking you in advance.
Keenan
Hi, Keenan -
Sorry – especially since you’re helping us all by serving in Iraq AND you’re a fellow Keenan (Stephen is my middle name) – but because I’m not a physician I’m not even allowed to comment on your situation.
The only advice I can give you is to play it safe by discontinuing the use of Stemulite (keep it refrigerated, though, if you can) until you can get to see a doctor.
I wish you the best.
- (Keenan) Stephen
i am going to be 17 in a few days,
i realize that it is required to consult a physician before taking this for legal purposes, but is there any other reasons, such as negative side effects for someone so young, or less of a benefit?
Hi, Brian -
No, there’s nothing you have to worry about in terms of known negative side effects or less of a benefit.
Stemulite has not been tested in subjects under the age of 18, so they don’t have any definitive data either way.
It’s a legal disclaimer they’re required to say. And you’re required to abide (please). Thanks.
- Stephen
I have a two part question I currently cycle on and off with hormone and testosterone booster and am thinking this is a better angle to go as it is an all natural product….. is there any side effects of using this product incunjunction with the others also I do enjoy a night out on the town once a week with the fellas does this product disagree with that and what about the others will continue use of hormone and or test disagree with my social activities,
thanx
James D.
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does stemulite make you bigger?
I’m assuming you’re referring to making your muscles bigger. (I hope you forgive me for first assuming you were talking about certain body parts getting bigger. Sorry, but I get lots of spam.)
Stemulite, when combined with intense strength training, will increase the rate at which you build muscle both directly – by stimulating recruitment of adult stem cells – and indirectly – by improving your energy levels and rate of recovery from exercise. – Stephen
I am a 53 year old male and have a hard time building and keeping
muscle. I work out pretty heavy 4 times a week and don’t seem to be able to build muscle like i used to when i was younger. I have tried other products and just end up throwing them away. Am tired of wasting my money on products that don’t work. Will Stemulite
work on my aging body?
hey mr.holt or stemulite expert. I am 18 years of age and have never taken anything to help increase my workout and I would like to get “BIG” and strong. if I buy your product is there an amount of food I must eat? or how often I should work out? or wil this decrease the size of my testicals, like other drugs or steroids? please help me!! I’ve done so much research and stemulite is my best choice please answer my question.
Hi, Mike -
I’m pushing 50 myself. Stemulite has an even greater effect on people our age. What are you doing when you work out? Maybe that’s part of the problem. – Stephen
Hey stephen, im 18 and i workout and take amplified wheybolic protien, and was wondering if i use Stemulite should i still take the protien?
Stephen,
I have been taking the Stemulite for a week and honestly haven’t noticed much of a difference yet. (understandably, still early) I wondered if Stemulite could effect my skin which has been broken out for about a week now as well? Am I just paranoid?
Hi, Andrey -
Sorry, your comment was appearing on a different page for some unknown reason.
In general, if you want to be big, you need to eat more – Stemulite or not. If you’re new to working out, you’ll get great results with three workouts a week using compound exercises.
Stemulite is not a hormone or hormone precursor and does not affect the size of your testicles.
so in taking stemulite, you dont need to change your lifestyle at all besides working out and sleep? No change in Diet? How does this supplement differ than HMB and nitric oxide supplements besides the sleep? Do i have to continue the use of it to keep the effects? Yea it lasts longer than the effects of steroids but do you lose the strength and endurance if you stop using it? Could i use it for a month and stop but keep the progress that i made?
Sorry i have alot of questions but i am curious.
Hi, Blake -
In fact, when you go to the order page at BuyStemulite.com, you’ll find the distributors are offering a special deal when you bundle Stemulte with protein. The two work together perfectly. – Stephen
Hi, Jen -
Stemulite is not a drug nor a miracle. One week is not nearly enough time to expect any supplement to have a readily visible effect. Frankly, I haven’t seen the most recent labels, but Stemulite used to say on the side that you should take it for at least a month (which is pretty standard with supplements).
Hi, Matt -
You don’t need to change your lifestyle drastically to get some results, but supplements should be truly supplemental to your lifestyle. Stemulite is not a magic bullet.
Stemulite works by stimulating your adult stem cells to increase the conversion of satellite muscle cells to “full” muscle cells. When used with an intense weight training program (going to or near muscle failure), you should see lasting myofibrillar hypertrophy.
The inventor of Stemulite recommends you use it for at least eight weeks. If you keep up your weight training, you should keep the muscle you’ve gained.
Sorry, there are no shortcuts, but Stemulite should help.
Hey Stephen, I was wondering if stemulite also helps burn fat off of your body as well as build muscle
I was wondering if because your penis is a muscle if it would change at all, good or bad, decreased water weight, tighter muscles, anything change?
I understand it isn’t a steroid…
And does it contain mycelium or mushroom spores, or any ingredients associated with mushrooms if it has a warning not to take if allergic?
This would make sense because mushrooms contain chitin which is pretty strong.
I’ll definitely order some if you can show me someone who has taken it and said they had no side effects.
The main ingredient in Stemulite is grown on mushrooms. That’s all I’m allowed to say about the process. If you’re still looking for testimonials, there are several here from numerous pro football players (who, by the way, were NOT compensated for their comments).
Yes, Stemulite helps you both burn fat and build muscle. But it’s not magic like some people seem to infer. You have to do the work to give your stem cells the stimulus they need.