How much creatine do you take?

**theculture** · 10-12-2010, 01:15 PM

I know the recommended dose is 5 grams daily, even on rest days.
I weighed it out with a scale, and 5 grams is actually a small mountain. I have always only done about 2-3g the past couple of years because i'd do a level teaspoon.

Stupidly I thought the 5g jack3d scooper was equal to 5g creatine mono. WRONG... its only about 1-2g creatine mono.
Now I just need to find a scooper that fits 5g creatine (perhaps my intrabolic or Xtend scoopers)

Drinking it with juice (off days) or with my post-workout protein shake.

**pu12en12g** · 10-12-2010, 01:17 PM

1 scoop MAGnitude every day (2CM + MCC + goodies...)

- Stim free
- AWESOME pumps
- No cramping

**FunkymonkAW** · 10-12-2010, 01:19 PM

3g a day

**sloop** · 10-12-2010, 01:19 PM

I'm pretty good at eyeballing 3.5g, so I can guesstimate what 5g looks like.

Right now, I just take a level scoop of SizeOn Max Perf. Of course I have no idea how much creatine is in it exactly because of their silly ass prop blends.

**bomb1977** · 10-12-2010, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by theculture

I know the recommended dose is 5 grams daily, even on rest days.
I weighed it out with a scale, and 5 grams is actually a small mountain. I have always only done about 2-3g the past couple of years because i'd do a level teaspoon.

Stupidly I thought the 5g jack3d scooper was equal to 5g creatine mono. WRONG... its only about 1-2g creatine mono.
Now I just need to find a scooper that fits 5g creatine (perhaps my intrabolic or Xtend scoopers)

Drinking it with juice (off days) or with my post-workout protein shake.

5g in the morning and 5g post workout, but I'm not an ab whore. I just like being big and strong. If you're going for 90's small, maybe 3-5g to avoid retaining water?

You should take it alone and wait a bit before taking your protein shake.

**theculture** · 10-12-2010, 01:24 PM

Ok thanks. i think its best when I take it during my workout. .. in the past i would always take pre-workout

So I guess it depends on how much water weight you want..
I should probably stick to 3.5 grams ... When I was 183lb, bloated on creatine, my face was puffy = no fun.

**Disrespected** · 10-12-2010, 01:24 PM

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...up_on_creatine

**pu12en12g** · 10-12-2010, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by theculture

Ok thanks. i think its best when I take it during my workout. .. in the past i would always take pre-workout

So I guess it depends on how much water weight you want..
I should probably stick to 3.5 grams ... When I was 183lb, bloated on creatine, my face was puffy = no fun.

Sounds carb / sodium related... were you taking the creatine with carbs / gatorade / etc.. ?

**WhirlyBird** · 10-12-2010, 01:29 PM

5g/day of mono. As for a scooper just weight it out again and see what you can get it to fit in like a teaspoon measuring spoon or something of that nature.

whoa runon sentence

**theculture** · 10-12-2010, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by pu12en12g

Sounds carb / sodium related... were you taking the creatine with carbs / gatorade / etc.. ?

Yes with gatorade or just some grape juice...

So is it best to take it with just some light sugar juice like grape juice, then wait 20-30 mins for it to digest before eating?

**theculture** · 10-12-2010, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by Disrespected

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...up_on_creatine

Thanks bro, almost through reading.

Found this:

However, the process of making creatine in a lab can create toxic byproducts, such as dicyandamide, dihydrotriazine, and even arsenic. (2) Because creatine isn't regulated by the FDA, you can't be sure of the purity or safety of the product, which is why staying away from the cheaper stuff is a matter of both common sense and self-preservation.

OK, so is it bad that I have always taken this cheap $20 for 1000g tub "IronTek Essential Creatine Monohydrate" that has been micronized? I have a tub that is about 2-3 years old, still full, and have been considering investing a little bit in creatine nitrate or a higher quality creatine. I spend so much on other stuff anyways...

What's the HIGHEST QUALITY creatine on the market? I mean, wouldnt the differences compared to my cheap creatine mono be almost nonexistant?
I been seeing a lot about Crepure....

edit: article says creatine mono works just fine, even though it takes longer to absorb.

**WhirlyBird** · 10-12-2010, 01:46 PM

MCC works well. I hear good things about Creapure but never used it. Always stuck to tried annd true Mono and MCC.

**pu12en12g** · 10-12-2010, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by theculture

Yes with gatorade or just some grape juice...

So is it best to take it with just some light sugar juice like grape juice, then wait 20-30 mins for it to digest before eating?

It works fine on it's own especially pre / post workout, no insulin spike needed

The carb / electrolyte beverages became popular because they too "work" separately... enhancing strength, recovery, and sparing muscle

But too much sodium / electrolyte imbalance, and you'll have some temporary bloat

**Nickkkkk001** · 10-12-2010, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by pu12en12g

1 scoop MAGnitude every day (2CM + MCC + goodies...)

- Stim free
- AWESOME pumps
- No cramping

OP ask how much creatine do you take and you come in here and pimp your product..
good job.

**pu12en12g** · 10-12-2010, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Nickkkkk001

OP ask how much creatine do you take and you come in here and pimp your product..
good job.

CRY ?

He mentioned specific products in the first post sherlock

**ko300zx** · 10-12-2010, 02:03 PM

5grams mono Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Whatever grams in a Sizeon serving Tues, Thur, Sat

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