Just bought some creatine need some info.

Joseph DiNatale · 08-31-2007, 09:54 PM

Ok at Walmart they had 5 pounds of creatine for 12 bucks, so I thought it was a good deal and bought some.

Questions:

1. I am sixteen and have been working out for 3 months, it's safe for me to use as long as I drink lots of water, right?

2. It says it has 32 grams of sugar per serving, should I be worried?

3. When should I take it, it says take it before and after workout, but how do I work that in with my whey protein shakes?

4. Follow the directions and mix with just water right?

Anything else I should know?

thierryvoomhenr · 08-31-2007, 09:56 PM

you should be ok i take 1 scoop a day about 45 minutes before workout!!!

cellshot · 08-31-2007, 09:58 PM

Did you do this http://forum.bodybuilding.com/search.php before buying creatine? Please tell me you did at least some research before going out and buying it.

thierryvoomhenr · 08-31-2007, 09:59 PM

agreed with the lad above i hope you researched it!!!

Joseph DiNatale · 08-31-2007, 10:02 PM

No I researched it, just needed some answers to my specific questions.

BangBrahs · 08-31-2007, 10:03 PM

Not sure about getting creatine at Walmart. They have cheap products, but it may be bad quality.

thierryvoomhenr · 08-31-2007, 10:04 PM

1. I am sixteen and have been working out for 3 months, it's safe for me to use as long as I drink lots of water, right? yep should be safe up to 3 liters a day u should be drinking this anyway

2. It says it has 32 grams of sugar per serving, should I be worried? nope you shouldnt

3. When should I take it, it says take it before and after workout, but how do I work that in with my whey protein shakes? around 45 mins before workout

4. Follow the directions and mix with just water right? yep just water

Joseph DiNatale · 08-31-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thierryvoomhenr

1. I am sixteen and have been working out for 3 months, it's safe for me to use as long as I drink lots of water, right? yep should be safe up to 3 liters a day u should be drinking this anyway

2. It says it has 32 grams of sugar per serving, should I be worried? nope you shouldnt

3. When should I take it, it says take it before and after workout, but how do I work that in with my whey protein shakes? around 45 mins before workout

4. Follow the directions and mix with just water right? yep just water

Thanks for your help. Anyone else got any other opinions on the stuff?

MSmith19 · 08-31-2007, 10:08 PM

Looks like you got one with sugar in it. Just do what the label recommends.

cellshot · 08-31-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Joseph DiNatale

No I researched it, just needed some answers to my specific questions.

okay....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joseph DiNatale

Ok at Walmart they had 5 pounds of creatine for 12 bucks, so I thought it was a good deal and bought some.

Questions:

1. I am sixteen and have been working out for 3 months, it's safe for me to use as long as I drink lots of water, right?as long as you don't have any pre-existing kidney/liver problems and you drink lots of water, you should be good. if you do have pre-existing kidney/liver problems, you should consult a doc first

2. It says it has 32 grams of sugar per serving, should I be worried?you should be alright, the sugar is there to help spike your insulin level, and in turn to help you absorb teh creatine better

3. When should I take it, it says take it before and after workout, but how do I work that in with my whey protein shakes?you can mix it in with your pwo shake if you want. also, on days you don't workout, take it first thing in the morning

4. Follow the directions and mix with just water right? basically. some people here like to drink it with something like grape juice to better the uptake of creatine

Anything else I should know?