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

[Intags]

Not sure if trolling but if serious, Creatine powder is not 1.0 density. Probably getting already packed capsules would be much easier.

what you mean by not 1.0 density?

and in this thread it states that loading is 7 - 10 days, and after that take 3g - 5g a day, yesterday my friend told me that was wrong because he read elsewhere that loading is 3 days, then 3 days you take 5g a day, then load again etc.. whats right?

and how do i take it when im loading, like 5g 4 different times a day, and when im doing maintenance do i split it?

[Jewbzilla]

Hey guys I'm a noob when it comes to this ****. I got the Six Star Creatine x3 and on the container it says that I need to take 1 scoop (57g) of this after workout. Is this because this product isn't 100% Creatine? and which product would you guys recommend.

[terahammer]

Hey guys I'm a noob when it comes to this ****. I got the Six Star Creatine x3 and on the container it says that I need to take 1 scoop (57g) of this after workout. Is this because this product isn't 100% Creatine? and which product would you guys recommend.

most likely it also have carbs in it. next time buy pure 100% creatine monohydrate and check if serving size is like ~5g.

[terahammer]

what you mean by not 1.0 density?

and in this thread it states that loading is 7 - 10 days, and after that take 3g - 5g a day, yesterday my friend told me that was wrong because he read elsewhere that loading is 3 days, then 3 days you take 5g a day, then load again etc.. whats right?

and how do i take it when im loading, like 5g 4 different times a day, and when im doing maintenance do i split it?

i find loading is such a hassle. just take 5g everyday. you are gonna reach saturation soon anyway.

[Navies]

How much water would I need to consume if I plan on taking 5g a day? Also, would drinking milk account for any water since it is 87% water?

[Jewbzilla]

i find loading is such a hassle. just take 5g everyday. you are gonna reach saturation soon anyway.

What are the benefits of the loading faze instead of the 5g per-day?

[jeulz]

After a month of using creatine (loading phase + 7g on gym days) I started having some serious symptoms, severe bloating, low grade fever (headache,muscle pain, exhaustion) so I stopped using it immediately and now 2 weeks later I'm good. I'm thinking of starting again for another month.

1. Do you recommend another loading phase?
2. Is it fine if I consume it by puting the teaspoon with creatine in my mouth and then watering it down with a glass of water? Seemed quickest to me with nothing going to waste.
3. I'm a fairly big guy (95KG), should I take more than 5g?

[terahammer]

What are the benefits of the loading faze instead of the 5g per-day?

you will just reach saturation limits quicker than if you were taking 5g a day.

[terahammer]

After a month of using creatine (loading phase + 7g on gym days) I started having some serious symptoms, severe bloating, low grade fever (headache,muscle pain, exhaustion) so I stopped using it immediately and now 2 weeks later I'm good. I'm thinking of starting again for another month.

1. Do you recommend another loading phase? imo i cbs doing a loading phase. 5g everyday forever
2. Is it fine if I consume it by puting the teaspoon with creatine in my mouth and then watering it down with a glass of water? Seemed quickest to me with nothing going to waste. it is fine
3. I'm a fairly big guy (95KG), should I take more than 5g? 5g is enough

answer above

[00pwn]

I'm a really skinny guy. Just turned 18 year and really small (about 5.5")

I bought ON's creatine monohydrate and I'm thinking of complementing it with something else.
However, I'm not sure if I should buy ON Serious Mass or 100% Whey Standard (or other brands' alternatives)
I've been hitting the Gym for 3 weeks now and already sticking to a good healthy diet (yet not one specifically designed to bulk) and just starting Rippetoe's.
So yeah, what I want is to look bigger
Which of these two is the best complement for creatine?

[terahammer]

I'm a really skinny guy. Just turned 18 year and really small (about 5.5")

I bought ON's creatine monohydrate and I'm thinking of complementing it with something else.
However, I'm not sure if I should buy ON Serious Mass or 100% Whey Standard (or other brands' alternatives)
I've been hitting the Gym for 3 weeks now and already sticking to a good healthy diet (yet not one specifically designed to bulk) and just starting Rippetoe's.
So yeah, what I want is to look bigger
Which of these two is the best complement for creatine?

serious mass aka weight gainer is overpriced. you can easily make your own. protein powder + oats + fruits + olive oil + etc + milk and make it up

get the protein powder. remember to eat enough to grow.

[Mr-Tripster]

what you mean by not 1.0 density?

Weight per volume = density

[jeulz]

answer above

Thanks, I'm planning to bulk till 2012 so do you suggest I start with creatine again after 16 days break and without stopping for another 45 days aprox.?

[00pwn]

serious mass aka weight gainer is overpriced. you can easily make your own. protein powder + oats + fruits + olive oil + etc + milk and make it up

get the protein powder. remember to eat enough to grow.

But wouldn't it be kind of "redundant" to have protein powder AND creatine? I'm a complete newbie on this, so sorry if my question is kinda silly.

thanks for the help.

[Intags]

so i started creatine today, how much water do i need to drink in litres?

im loading 25g in 2 doses, aprox 12.5g each dose, and mixing it with apple juice.

also, is it possible to mix it in to much? because i'm using this electric mixer thing that you hold in your hand, and it mixes it very good

[cinnawaffls]

Just got some creatine, is it alright if I load for only 2 or 3 days instead of an entire week?

[terahammer]

Just got some creatine, is it alright if I load for only 2 or 3 days instead of an entire week?

yes

[terahammer]

so i started creatine today, how much water do i need to drink in litres?

im loading 25g in 2 doses, aprox 12.5g each dose, and mixing it with apple juice.

also, is it possible to mix it in to much? because i'm using this electric mixer thing that you hold in your hand, and it mixes it very good

i drink around 3-3.5L water a day

[terahammer]

But wouldn't it be kind of "redundant" to have protein powder AND creatine? I'm a complete newbie on this, so sorry if my question is kinda silly.

thanks for the help.

what do you mean i do not understand i'm afraid

[00pwn]

what do you mean i do not understand i'm afraid

I mean, is it okay to take creatine AND protein? Like, will they both work or should I wait between each take of each product?
Since it's creatine I thought it'd "overcome" the protein.

[terahammer]

I mean, is it okay to take creatine AND protein? Like, will they both work or should I wait between each take of each product?
Since it's creatine I thought it'd "overcome" the protein.

it is fine. you can use them both at the same time.

[GayAsFruitArt]

Great thread man!

[Intags]

during maintanence (5g), how much water do i need to drink?

[wedjim]

during maintanence (5g), how much water do i need to drink?

The standard answer is one gallon approx. But in reality smaller peeps need less, larger ones need more. The most important thing is that you don't let yourself get dehydrated. Since more water goes toward muscle tissue repair it is important not to get dry mouth and become dehydrated by drinking about the same amount of water as before. I found that 2-3 more glasses of water a day worked out fine.

Basically I know i'm close if I have to take a leak every 2-3 hours, if I can go longer between i'm not drinking enough water. If i'm in there every hour, it's more then needed. You should never get dry mouth is also a good gauge.

[WestSideTillIDi]

does drinking milk count as 'water', while on creatine ? If I drink 2,5l water and 1l milk, is it enough?

[wedjim]

does drinking milk count as 'water', while on creatine ? If I drink 2,5l water and 1l milk, is it enough?

Well, although i'm no expert, for me personally, I count all non caffeinated/non carbonated fluids towards my water consumption for each day. I do try and make sure the majority of it is water though. Since as Arnold says, "milk is for babies", it may be best to keep it to a minimum.

[Calvinx92]

is cell mass any good

[BasedDervice54]

I heard creatine was bad for you? .

[Currry]

I've been taking monohydrate creatine for a while now and i found that i bloat up like crazy and even when i go off it and go back on, I get bloated up again. Any suggestions on other kinds of creatine to help fix this?

[wedjim]

I heard creatine was bad for you? .

I went ahead and googled the word Creatine for you, so I copied and pasted the first article that came up for me that wasn't an add to buy some.

>>>Creatine
Overview:

Creatine is a naturally occurring amino acid (protein building block) that's found in meat and fish, and also made by the human body in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. It is converted into creatine phosphate or phosphocreatine and stored in the muscles, where it is used for energy. During high-intensity, short-duration exercise, such as lifting weights or sprinting, phosphocreatine is converted into ATP, a major source of energy within the human body.

Creatine supplements are popular among body builders and competitive athletes. It is estimated that Americans spend roughly $14 million per year on creatine supplements. The attraction of creatine is that it may increase lean muscle mass and enhance athletic performance, particularly during high-intensity, short-duration sports (like high jumping and weight lifting).

However, not all human studies have shown that creatine improves athletic performance. Nor does every person seem to respond the same way to creatine supplements. For example, people who tend to have naturally high stores of creatine in their muscles don't get an energy-boosting effect from extra creatine. Preliminary clinical studies also suggest that creatine's ability to increase muscle mass and strength may help fight muscle weakness associated with illnesses such as heart failure and muscular dystrophy.<<<



Hope this helps.

I sure hope it isn't bad for you since it's already found in the human body.