Creatine myths

[blkvelvteen]

I heard from a female friend in the gym that creatine just makes females bloated and reatin water. Is this true or does it actually help with muscle development?

[Captain Gwen]

I used to hear (and believe) the same thing.

From reading great posts here, I learned that women don't need a loading cycle or the entire recommended dose of 5g.

On May 13 I started taking 1g per pound of body weight (3g total) an hour before I work out and I will NEVER look back!

Not only will I never consider NOT using it (other than a random cycle off of it), I will continue to use it right thru my next competition.

No bloat, no cramping, a little water retention-but right where I want it and right where the product should put it-MY MUSCLES!

Here's a great article for you to read: http://www.ironmagazine.com/archive/...Confusion1.htm

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Originally Posted by blkvelvteen

I heard from a female friend in the gym that creatine just makes females bloated and reatin water. Is this true or does it actually help with muscle development?

Completely false. Here's some good reading:

All your creatine questions answered in here:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=100831

[Eileen]

If I take creatine, I can train harder and longer. I don't care if I retain a few ounces of water if I can add a few pounds to my lifts.