does asthma/salbutamol/ventolin effect mass gain?

konrad

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I take this in the form of two puffs from a inhaler whenever I get asthma, on a average 3 times a week, I'm exercising for mass, will it effect my gains cause they've been very slow and few..
 
Salbutamol/albuterol/ventolin is a short acting beta-2 agonist. Its effects are similar to clenbuterol, but it has a rapid onset of action and only lasts for about 3-4 hours.

Yes, it probably will increase your RMR for 3-4 hours after you use it, and I understand these types of stimulants (ephedrine included) can decrease muscle glycogen stores. However, if you are only using it once a day 3 times a week, the results are probably minimal.

Anyway, these beta-2 agonists tend to spare muscle while dieting, which is why so many in the fitness community use them. If you are concerned about expending too many calories, cut back on the cardio, or simply eat more food.
 
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