can you mix creatine in milk?

[NJfishinGuy]

just wondering what else i can mix my creatine in, i know they say grape juice but would skim milk be ok also

[RenegadeRows]

water or juice is the way to go. forget about milk

[MisterBrian06]

i had the most horrible taste in my mouth thinkin about those two mixed... but I hear mixing protein and creatine isn't the best way to go (since milk has protein...) so... i dunno. go ahead and try and let us know :P

[Twin Peak]

water or juice is the way to go. forget about milk

Please enlighten us as to why.

Thanks!

i had the most horrible taste in my mouth thinkin about those two mixed... but I hear mixing protein and creatine isn't the best way to go (since milk has protein...) so... i dunno. go ahead and try and let us know :P

I agree the taste wouldn't be pleasant, but I would love for someone to expound on the reasoning that creatine and protein can't/shouldn't be mixed.

Do tell.

[Criminal Mind]

I usually mix my creatine and whey and flaxseed oil into milk and shake it all up and drink in one go.

[NJfishinGuy]

well i have higher power micro, and there is no taste really, i know they say non acid juice but i have juicy juice grape and it says it has citric acid in it. what am i lookin for in a juice to be good for creatine

[Gym God]

Twin Peak - just a shot in the dark but I would assume that the milk containing as much lactose as it does may hinder the absorption of the creatine. What do you think?

[Twin Peak]

I usually mix my creatine and whey and flaxseed oil into milk and shake it all up and drink in one go.

OMFG! You are so going to die! Evidence? Here you go....

i had the most horrible taste in my mouth thinkin about those two mixed... but I hear mixing protein and creatine isn't the best way to go (since milk has protein...) so... i dunno. go ahead and try and let us know :P

water or juice is the way to go. forget about milk

[Twin Peak]

Twin Peak - just a shot in the dark but I would assume that the milk containing as much lactose as it does may hinder the absorption of the creatine. What do you think?

How would it do that? Desensitizing the creatine receptors? Binding to the creatine molecule? Other ideas?

[RenegadeRows]

Please enlighten us as to why.

Thanks!

Why? The taste would be horrid.

And I beleive milk contains creatine*

[Gym God]

Since many have digestive disturbances over the digestion of lactose containing products - this may not leave a clear path for creatine to successfully be absorbed. Since most whey protein products have the majority of lactose removed - this should not most a problem for creatine being added to the mixture. IMO...but I would like to see an article on the conclusion of this discussion as would be quite educational.

[Twin Peak]

water or juice is the way to go. forget about milk

Why? The taste would be horrid.

And I beleive milk contains creatine*

Ah, so its purely a taste issue for you, good to know, I am sure the original poster will appreciate that info.

[RenegadeRows]

Ah, so its purely a taste issue for you, good to know, I am sure the original poster will appreciate that info.

The dickhead IS back!

[Twin Peak]

Since many have digestive disturbances over the digestion of lactose containing products - this may not leave a clear path for creatine to successfully be absorbed. Since most whey protein products have the majority of lactose removed - this should not most a problem for creatine being added to the mixture. IMO...but I would like to see an article on the conclusion of this discussion as would be quite educational.

Lactose prevents digestions for some, but creatine doesn't digest, its gets absorbed, so unless the lactose prevented absorbsion, or bound to the creatine, I don't see this as an issue.

Also, even IF you are correct, you are talking about a minority of the population. I am betting that if the original poster WANTS to use milk, he is not lactose intolerant.

The dickhead IS back!

He has been away for too long....

[Gym God]

Also, even IF you are correct, you are talking about a minority of the population. I am betting that if the original poster WANTS to use milk, he is not lactose intolerant.

The unfortunate thing is - many people do not know if they are lactose intolerant or not since many symptons may be different to different people. Many people do not know there own body like yourself or myself. They may over look many of these symptoms thinking that it is just away of life.

[Gym God]

Lactose prevents digestions for some, but creatine doesn't digest, its gets absorbed, so unless the lactose prevented absorbsion, or bound to the creatine, I don't see this as an issue.

I should of touch up on this one as well. I consider the lactose to be like a brick wall and not being able to get through - But if the brick wall breaks down then I can easily get through. I see this to be the same with not being able to digest lactose therefore not being able to successfully absorb the creatine.

[NJfishinGuy]

well guys i have no issue with lactose, ive been drinking at least 1 glass of milk a day if not more sense i was a baby. was always a chocolate milk adict lol. my protien shakes everyday are made with milk.

[Normjaso]

I just mix it with protein and water (no milk) before and after my workouts, and with apple juice on non workout days.

[rdogg07]

aside from the gross taste.

Seems a like big thing that most creatine supplements try to improve is the delivery and absorption. i'm no chemist so can't say its bad idea, but i would stick with a juice or dextrose. but i guess listen to your body, if you're not running to the can w/ diarhea than stick w/ it.

[YeBro]

just wondering what else i can mix my creatine in, i know they say grape juice but would skim milk be ok also

i acutally gagged up some of my oats ive been eating just now when i read this

[Dean6917]

I just mix it with protein and water (no milk) before and after my workouts, and with apple juice on non workout days.

its good too see ppl using the search function (strong bump)

[shadar]

i acutally gagged up some of my oats ive been eating just now when i read this

Why exactly would creatine in milk be gag inducing? Can you explain this?

No wait, let me guess.

You use CELLMASS or some other greatly overpriced creatine product with a crapload of sugar and flavoring and don't even realize you can buy bulk creatine monohydrate and get the same results for a lot less money?

Am I warm?

This entire thread is scary with the lack of knowledge. It looks like Twinpeaks was having quite a blast with the other posters in this thread. Funny stuff!

[AliassailA]

How would it do that? Desensitizing the creatine receptors? Binding to the creatine molecule? Other ideas?

Milk increases mucus production I think which may slow absorption a little, I dont know lol? But im pretty sure it would taste disgusting.... Like think about sandy granulated milk. Also juices that are acidic will not really do much to creatine as far as chemical conversions (your stomach is hopefully more acidic than said juice your drinking).

[YeBro]

Why exactly would creatine in milk be gag inducing? Can you explain this?

No wait, let me guess.

You use CELLMASS or some other greatly overpriced creatine product with a crapload of sugar and flavoring and don't even realize you can buy bulk creatine monohydrate and get the same results for a lot less money?

Am I warm?

This entire thread is scary with the lack of knowledge. It looks like Twinpeaks was having quite a blast with the other posters in this thread. Funny stuff!

1) I dont use CellMass
2) I am well aware individuals are able to purchase bulk creatine mono or anything in bulk (EAA's, BCAA's etc) from various websites *cough* true protein*cough*
3) I have tried mixing normal/bulk/"flavourless" creatine from mono to ethyl ester in many products such as my post-workout shakes which contain milk+protein+carb powders and could still taste the digusting after-taste of the bulk creatine.

To conclude, the thought of taking bulk creatine with milk would make me gag b/c that stuff is not very flavourless, as I could not stand it in my shakes that consisted of protein, and a carb powder, so with milk alone..would not sit very well with me.

How can you derive there is lack of knowledge based on an individuals taste preference?

Anywho, thats why the thought of it would make me gag. Your far from warm and your guess was way off.

[virtualgeorge]

I was making an order from the store here and noticed the cheap no-name brand creatine so bought some of that. This stuff was not as sandy & gritty as creatine usually is and it mixed well and hardly notice it at all.

I have been putting it in my post workout protein shake w/milk and you don't notice the taste or the grit at all.

I was just wondering about the absorption with milk but since it is so cheap I reckon I will just put in a little extra when mix with my shakes instead of juice.

[Uzi578]

I love milk. I mix my creatine mono with milk every day. If I mix it with my vanilla whey, you dont get the gritty taste you can get with milk. Sometimes you can notice a little different taste, but I have gotten used to it.

[HippieBiker]

10oz lowfat chocolate milk and one scoop GNC Creatine Plus. Fanfkntastic!

[mr_stinkfinger]

I am curently taking Allmax creatine monohydrate and i mix it with milk everytime. Theres no bad taste, no aftertaste, no taste at all. IDK what creatine you guys take but id give this stuff a try

[drkstr7]

i got too pumped on music in the morning and i wasent looking at the bottles so i miixed some lemon flavored creatine with skim milk. rellly messed up combo buttt it didnt kill me, tasted allright too.

sooo yeah its ok i guess?

[pauldmoody145]

Lactose prevents digestions for some, but creatine doesn't digest, its gets absorbed, so unless the lactose prevented absorbsion, or bound to the creatine, I don't see this as an issue.

Also, even IF you are correct, you are talking about a minority of the population. I am betting that if the original poster WANTS to use milk, he is not lactose intolerant.



He has been away for too long....

Twin Peak, you are the man. It is awe-some how you pay more attention to what these people are saying then they do, when they make their biased, opinionated claims. It's encouraging to 'hear' a voice of reason amid such baseless, thoughtless, uneducated findings.