What should of creatine should I buy?
Creatine monohydrate. Plain and simple. No need for any fancy designer creatines. It is proven to work. It is cheap. The typical 200 serving tub will last for will last for at least 3 months.
What exactly does creatine do?
*Provides extra energy for your muscles
*Causes volumization of muscles (just increases the size)
*Reduces lactic acid build up
*Increases protein synthesis
What are the side effects of taking creatine?
There is a possibility of bloating. This, however is temporary and you don't need to worry about it. There have also been anecdotal stories of muscle cramping and dehydration. If you are worried about this, drink an extra litre of water or so, on top of the 4 litres + you should be drinking.
How much creatine should I take each day?
3g - 5g on workout days is plenty.
Do I need to load?
No. Loading is probably not needed. However, creatine is cheap. If you want to load to gain any
possible benefits of loading then it is fine to do so. Make sure to increase your water intake if you are concerned about dehydration etc.
Should I cycle creatine?
It is not known whether it is beneficial or not to cycle long term. Once again I would do so if you are concerned. I'd advise for every month you use creatine, take 2 weeks off, minimum.
Will it cause testicle shrinkage?
No.
I am considering using CEE (creatine ethyl ester) or krealkalyn. Do they work?
Read this:
http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/fo...037-post1.html
Useful link:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=100831
Quick note:
In my experience, I have never experienced any side effects from creatine supplementation. None of the people who use it who I know have either.
Only consider using creatine when you have a proper diet. You must eat enough calories, protein, carbs and fat a day to gain muscle. If you don't, your body will have nothing to build muscle with. Supplements aid the process but if the process is not happening, they aid nothing and are wasted. GET A DIET.
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