is creatine worth it?

[vwbusmike73]

I've never used creatine. any creatine based products. nothing. is it worth it? and should I get some?

[Biohazardous22]

I never used a creatine before about 2 weeks ago. I went with Green MAG and I will never go back. I have already put on about 2-3lbs NOT water weight. And I have been surpasing all my lifts every time I step in the gym.

[srt33]

go get some now!!

[vwbusmike73]

what brand do you all recommend? is more expensive better? because I'm broke =(

[fjm1020]

Green Mag

[2high2die]

Yes! You will absolutely love it and will gain a lot of muscle. It will be a shock to u. Drink tons of water and eat a lot and you will never go back.

[Blindead]

The only 2 I recommend (I'm cheap) are just plain old creatine mono and storm. Storm is a bit better than creatine mono and not very expensive...it also isn't filled with a ton of dextrose.

[fjm1020]

what brand do you all recommend? is more expensive better? because I'm broke =(

Green Mag
80 Servings for about 35.00 Thats almost 3 months.

[vwbusmike73]

hmm. the only problem I have is its almost summer. creatine wont put fat onto me will it? and yes I understand I must still eat clean

[Blindead]

I don't like GM because I don't want tyrosine or betaine. I already get taurine from sp250 if I use it, caps if I don't, and if I don't have time to make some real carbs pwo, the generic creatine/dex mix I have for convienience has 1g/serving.

MCC is a really good form of creatine though.

also, if anyone has any science/research heavy links on betaine, i'd be interested.

[fjm1020]

hmm. the only problem I have is its almost summer. creatine wont put fat onto me will it? and yes I understand I must still eat clean

Creatine does not put fat on you. You should be fine.

[Blindead]

hmm. the only problem I have is its almost summer. creatine wont put fat onto me will it? and yes I understand I must still eat clean

It can make you retain more water. It's never had that effect on me, but most people do get it.

[fjm1020]

It can make you retain more water. It's never had that effect on me, but most people do get it.

You will not get bloated with Green Mag.

[vwbusmike73]

and how should I dose it? how many mg a day?

[Blindead]

You will not get bloated with Green Mag.

water retention and creatine bloat aren't the same thing. increased muscular water uptake is one of the main functions of creatine.

dosages on are the supplement.

for plain creatine mono, since this is your first time ever using it, I'd say 5g a day for about a week. after that, just take 5g on workout days and you should be fine. you can take green mag on workout days and mono on off days if you need to, but most people have stopped taking creatine every day.

[fjm1020]

and how should I dose it? how many mg a day?

I scoop a day thats it. 30 mins b4 workout. Anytime on days off.

[fjm1020]

water retention and creatine bloat aren't the same thing. increased muscular water uptake is one of the main functions of creatine.

I know that i thought you were talking about stomach bloat.

[vwbusmike73]

I'm just asking because on the site they give two sizes.

[Qtr_79]

i just order storm ,,, i'll try it

[fjm1020]

I'm just asking because on the site they give two sizes.

It's the same for both. One i think has 30 servings and the other has 80.

[dtangred]

what brand do you all recommend? is more expensive better? because I'm broke =(

Here is what has worked best from my experience:
Gaspari-Size ON
Universal-Storm

[vwbusmike73]

could someone tell me the dosage of one scoop? I'm just trying to get my math right ha

[Blindead]

I know that i thought you were talking about stomach bloat.

nah, idc about stomach bloat, in 90% of cases it can be fixed by taking your creatine in multiple doses.

[deserusan]

also, if anyone has any science/research heavy links on betaine, i'd be interested.

This is a pretty good study: http://www.jissn.com/content/6/1/7

and how should I dose it? how many mg a day?

It really doesn't matter when you take it for the most part. When I'm not taking SizeON I'll take Creapure or Magnesium Creatine Chelate (I can get both in bulk) mixed in some water or my oats in the morning. Anyone >200lbs should talk about 2.5 grams (half tsp) to avoid bloating.

[vwbusmike73]

now with creatine...should I hold off my cardio until after my workout? because I usually do it before. or does it not matter?

[bigwhiteguy29]

do cardio after but make sure to get in some cals like whey protein or BCAAs after lifting. BY THE WAY CREATINE ROCKS!

[vwbusmike73]

well yeah I always do a protein shake after my workout. and I just ordered green mag, lets see how this **** works. thanks for the feedback everyone

[vwbusmike73]

so just to clarify

creatine 30 mins before workout
and protein 30 mins or less after workout.

correct?

[8footballQB]

well yeah I always do a protein shake after my workout. and I just ordered green mag, lets see how this **** works. thanks for the feedback everyone

just started taking green mag, solid choice

[8footballQB]

so just to clarify

creatine 30 mins before workout
and protein 30 mins or less after workout.

correct?

yep yep