I'm getting creatine for the first time. I've not started taking it yet; it's not even been delivered yet. I've ordered L-Carnitine with it. Creatine and L-Carnitine are fine together, right? Also: I have L-Theanine after my workouts. Is it okay to have creatine and L-Theanine together? Does anyone else have creatine and L-Theanine together?
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09-23-2017, 12:38 PM #1Registered User
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Other supplements interfere with creatine?
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09-23-2017, 12:45 PM #2Registered User
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Creatine won't interfere with anything especially not l-carnitine which is a waste of money. Why l-theanine? Maybe good before sleep or to offset stims pre workout but after, I don't know what it would be good for
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09-23-2017, 12:49 PM #3Registered User
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L-Theanine greatly reduces cortisol so it is good for recovery. I put 100-200mg in my whey, that I sip between sets. In the few hours after my workout, my cortisol will be lower.
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09-23-2017, 01:14 PM #4Registered User
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Having some protein within a couple hours after training will balance out cortisol. You actually need a little cortisol for proteolysis which is necessary for to build new contractile proteins. Cortisol levels that are too high is a different story but I highly doubt this is the case with you or 99% of those who lift.
Your nutrition and workout program determines your success.
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09-23-2017, 01:20 PM #5Registered User
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So I'd actually make more gains without theanine, and just with my unmanipulated cortisol level? (To avoid it being too low?)
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09-23-2017, 01:26 PM #6Registered User
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Gains will come from long term lifting plus enough calories to support muscle growth. Taking l-theanine after will have no impact here is pretty much what I am saying. Personally I would find it more beneficial prior to sleep or maybe pre workout if consumed with stims.
Taking Creatine is fine, a few grams daily will help. Once saturated, it should help push that extra few reps out.Your nutrition and workout program determines your success.
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09-23-2017, 07:46 PM #7Registered User
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Creatine will be fine with those
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09-24-2017, 08:36 AM #8Registered User
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Just make sure that you don't take Agmatine and Creatine together and you will be fine.
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09-24-2017, 08:42 AM #9MauiAthletics.com
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Cortisol isnt necessarily bad
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I'm pretty sure your wrong, but care to elaborate...
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09-24-2017, 10:42 AM #10Registered User
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It may be prudent to not take creatine with caffeine
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09-24-2017, 11:18 AM #11MauiAthletics.com
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mehOriginally Posted by dashdash89
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I'm pretty sure your wrong, but care to elaborate...
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Why would you theanine post workout? Theanine is synergistic with caffeine.Originally Posted by Tsyn
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09-24-2017, 01:10 PM #13Hates most people
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And why are you sipping whey in between sets.
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I just don't see that as being the most optimal use but it is possible.Originally Posted by kbayne
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