Supplement Stack: Boost Your Appetite and Increase Your Protein Intake to Increase Your Muscle Mass

Casein protein powder     20-40 g

Fat-free milk                     2-3 cups

Echinacea                         800-1,200 mg 

Stack it like this: Go with 20-40 grams of casein protein powder for between-meal snacks and take 800-1,200 milligrams of echinacea immediately before meals and snacks, for a total of up to 8 g per day. — Jim Stoppani, PhD

References:

 STOPPANI, J. MASS CRAVINGS. Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness. 69, 12, 230, Dec. 2008. ISSN: 07445105.

W.L. Hall et al., “Casein and whey exert different effects on plasma amino acid profiles, gastrointestinal hormone secretion and appetite,” British Journal of Nutrition, 89(2):239-248, 2003;

S. Raduner et al., “Alkylamides from echinacea are a new class of cannabinomimetics: Cannabinoid type 2 receptor-dependent and -independent immunomodulatory effects, ” Journal of Biological Chemistry, 28 (20):14192-14206, 2006;

S.A. Shah et al., “Evaluation of echinacea for the prevention and treatment of the common cold: a meta-analysis,” The Lancet: Infectious Diseases, 7(7):473-480, 2007.

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Uses Absorbine Jr. Pain Relieving Liquid is a fast absorbing, deep penetrating topical pain reliever. It provides fast relief from:

Sore muscles & Cramps

Aching Joints & Stiffness

Arthritis Pain

Bruises

Sprains

Strains

Backache

Foot Pain & Discomfort

For best results, gently apply Absorbine Jr. Pain Relieving Liquid to the affected area, no more than 3 to 4 times daily.

Engorge Yourself Hardgainer: CB1 and CB2 Increase Your Appetite

Need to eat more? No appetite? Well, help is on the way. There are natural sources of appetite stimulants that are available.

Key 1: Activate cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2).

Key 2: Digest the increased calories you eat.

Key 3: Don't get sick.

CB1 and CB2 are activated by prune extract (Prunus Domestica (Fruit)), fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum (Seed)), echinacea and  spilanthes acmella (toothache plant).

The digestion is accomplished by digestive enzymes and ginger (zingiber officinale (root).

Make sure any appetite supplement you take has these three keys covered.

Source:

Davis, Len, and Jim Stoppani. "Appetite for construction: the latest in supplement technology helps hardgainers pump up their hunger mechanism and fast-track muscle growth." Flex Apr. 2007: 208+.

Stoppani, Jim. "Stack these two supplements to increase appetite and eat more to get bigger. " Flex.  28.9 (Nov 2010): 118(1).