Supplement Safety/Information Guide For Parents, Kids, and Potential Users

[Rupo2]

but doesnt taking creatine supplements stop your body making it naturally?

[Rupo2]

ive been taking creatine about a year now..i juz use 5g before i start my training...do i need to take a break? can i continue using creatine everytime i workout?

http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/cr...eatine-use.htm no, it is better to cycle it as your body can get used to the creatine= it gets wasted. at least thats what ive heard, havent tried it yet.

[jgil1919]

does gatorade have proper carbohydrates in it for mixing with creatine?

[BaGeL23]

but doesnt taking creatine supplements stop your body making it naturally?

No. Absolutely not.

does gatorade have proper carbohydrates in it for mixing with creatine?

Yes.

[user787877877]

does gatorade have proper carbohydrates in it for mixing with creatine?

It doesn't need to be taken with carbs....

[Mouzer]

Ive taken creatine in the past and never experienced any sides. Recently though after a long lay off i started taking creatine mono again. Been taking it for about 2 weeks and am experiencing a good amount of bloating. Is this normal for some people and if so how long does this usually last?
thanks in advance

[BaGeL23]

Ive taken creatine in the past and never experienced any sides. Recently though after a long lay off i started taking creatine mono again. Been taking it for about 2 weeks and am experiencing a good amount of bloating. Is this normal for some people and if so how long does this usually last?
thanks in advance

I have heard that bloating is a common side effect with creatine; however, I have never experienced it myself. There is a chance that this bloating isn't from creatine but from food; dry to drink more water, if you're not already getting 4L a day.

[BigAssTree]

Why are some people mixing them with Gatorade? I thought you weren't supposed to mix it with anything acidic. Gatorade contains citric acid...

[gOt2be]

Started taking creatine 5 minutes ago. haha.
How long till im saturated if I take 5g a day?

[BaGeL23]

Why are some people mixing them with Gatorade? I thought you weren't supposed to mix it with anything acidic. Gatorade contains citric acid...

That would only be lemon flavoured Gatorade. People are mixing creatine and gatorade because studies have shown that creatine is best absorbed in combination with protein and simple carbohydrates.

Started taking creatine 5 minutes ago. haha.
How long till im saturated if I take 5g a day?

This is hard to answer, and debated. Technically, your muscles will be fully saturated in less than a month if you stick to 5 grams a day. There have been no really conclusive studies (that I have seen or heard of) that show benefits of loading.

[BigAssTree]

That would only be lemon flavoured Gatorade. People are mixing creatine and gatorade because studies have shown that creatine is best absorbed in combination with protein and simple carbohydrates.

No, it says so on most of the Gatorade flavors. I'm looking at the fruit punch flavor right now and citric acid is present.

[1904EVER]

thanks for the help guys...read thru half this sticky. really answered a lot of my questions. just bought creatine mono today..just regular 20 bucks vitamin shoppe stuff. gonna try it today...and see how i like it. i was always anti creatine...but i researched...and now im gonna try it. thanks guys.

[jgil1919]

if i have creatine, a bannana and whey shake after my workout i dont need to worry about drinking creatine with grape juice/gatorade bc the bannana has plenty simple carbs right?

[TehMightyDouche]

i dont take ceratine im all natural m freind bought some from argos and he can curl the 15kgs for 10 repetitions but i thin thats too much hes a monthster not a man

[BaGeL23]

if i have creatine, a bannana and whey shake after my workout i dont need to worry about drinking creatine with grape juice/gatorade bc the bannana has plenty simple carbs right?

Yes.

[MrMonster]

How much water must you consume daily in order to take creatine without side effects?

[Tribalrush]

How much water must you consume daily in order to take creatine without side effects?

You should already be drinking a minimum of one gallon a day.

[BigAssTree]

What side effects? I don't believe that there are any side effects. Some people are just extra cautious and go for a gallon a day. I think as long as you take sips here and there throughout the day you should be fine. Not sure how true that is though.

[MrMonster]

What side effects? I don't believe that there are any side effects. Some people are just extra cautious and go for a gallon a day. I think as long as you take sips here and there throughout the day you should be fine. Not sure how true that is though.

Well I heard that you can get quite severe stomach cramps if you don't have enough water in your body.

At the moment I rarely drink a litre, so 5 litres is going to be very difficult. Would you still recommend me taking the product if I don't take that much water in daily?

[mgmind]

great post

[crunchfit]

Well I heard that you can get quite severe stomach cramps if you don't have enough water in your body.

At the moment I rarely drink a litre, so 5 litres is going to be very difficult. Would you still recommend me taking the product if I don't take that much water in daily?

It would probably be OK. But you should raise your water intake if you are taking creatine or not.

[MrMonster]

It would probably be OK. But you should raise your water intake if you are taking creatine or not.

I drink around 2Litres of water IF I play tennis, I don't drink during my workout as it makes me feel full and I find it difficult to focus on my lifting.

How much is an absolute minimal water intake if I am to take creatine?


Also, can anyone point me somewhere where I can read everything I need to know about it? I am really looking into it and just want to make sure I am doing it right before I go ahead and take it.

[beast24]

all i got 2 say about creatine is....anabolic halo is over rated....but then again..muscleTech is overrated

[crunchfit]

I drink around 2Litres of water IF I play tennis, I don't drink during my workout as it makes me feel full and I find it difficult to focus on my lifting.

How much is an absolute minimal water intake if I am to take creatine?


Also, can anyone point me somewhere where I can read everything I need to know about it? I am really looking into it and just want to make sure I am doing it right before I go ahead and take it.

Listen, it isn't dangerous. Just take it. The extra water is for hypochondriacs who think they'll get dehydrated or cramping.

Besides, drinking a little extra water a day isn't that hard. If you can't do it, you're just being lazy. Start with 2 litres and move up to four over time. Fill up a 2l bottle at the beginning of the day, and drink it as you wish, it really isn't that hard.

[crunchfit]

all i got 2 say about creatine is....anabolic halo is over rated....but then again..muscleTech is overrated

It is. Not a good product, just completely over advertised, like all Muscletech products.

[MrMonster]

Creatine loading phase benefits? Wondering if its worth loading or just going straight into it.

[crunchfit]

Creatine loading phase benefits? Wondering if its worth loading or just going straight into it.

It is not necessary to load but it can help you see results faster. You see to get the full benefit of creating you must saturate your muscle cells with it. Using a small dose (5g), this will take up to thirty days depending on the individual's lean body mass. However using a loading dosage of 15-25g per day for 5 days, one can quickly saturate the muscle cells in this time period and then use a maintenance dosage (3-5g) for the remainder of their time taking creatine.

That is taken from an article written by str8flexed (Layne Norton).

[d0m]

Is this good?

1 week taking 10g a day, then 3 weeks on 5g a day, then 1 week off.

or

5 days on 20g a day, then 3 weeks of 5g a day, then 2 weeks off?

Which is better?

[BaGeL23]

Is this good?

1 week taking 10g a day, then 3 weeks on 5g a day, then 1 week off.

or

5 days on 20g a day, then 3 weeks of 5g a day, then 2 weeks off?

Which is better?

There is no need to cycle or load creatine.

[d0m]

There is no need to cycle or load creatine.

what if i want to get results faster?