I have read that one should take creatine togehter with whey protein immediately after a workout. the question is : creatine powder comes with 3 times carb sugar !! why is that - would that be too much sugars to take in after a workout ?
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Thread: how to use creatine
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11-02-2003, 07:44 AM #1
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11-02-2003, 09:57 AM #2
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11-02-2003, 06:13 PM #4
no specific brand in mind but I went to GNC and took a look at their brand, as well as other brands that they are selling and I see that the creatine contains 60g of carb !! if it gives you that much sugar than do I still need to take gatorade with whey protein post-workout or would whey protein + creatine be good enough (since creatine already has that much sugar) ?
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11-02-2003, 06:24 PM #5
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11-02-2003, 06:45 PM #7
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-well bro u need to do some research
-5 grams per day should be enough
-on traing days post wo and no wo days in the morning is fine
-loading is used to achieve quick muscle saturation and thus quick results but it is not necessary to load since the saturation will occur anyway it just takes longer
-i like to cycle every 6-8 weeks on and then 6-8weeks off but this is debatable
-get at least!!! 1.5gallons of water in per day while on it imho
-dextrose can help the absorption but it is not a necessity
-try good pure creatine first like prolabs 100%pure, straight etc
-swole v2 and v12 are great alternatives
-read this bro:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hreadid=100831
hope this helps
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11-02-2003, 09:23 PM #8
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5g a day? yeah if your 100 pounds. OK protein if your gonna buy creatine buy pure creatine. If it has carbs in it, then it is some kinda blend. That is not really bad, but for some one starting out it is sure to be confusing. loading is ussually 5 grams 4-6 times a day and maintanince is 2-3 depending on your body weight. try
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/creatine.html
for a bit more info.Last edited by BigBoogie; 11-03-2003 at 10:31 AM.
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11-03-2003, 04:14 AM #9Originally posted by darklord
i use growling dog creatine. 99% pure.
If i want to load it recommends taking 25g per day in divided doses. Why not take it all at once? Can you take it all at once or is there a good reason for not doing so?
i believe i use the sdame creatine as you, which is by the comapny musashi.
Do you think it has worked for you ? i think it has done jack crap for me, so i am going to switch to another brand and give that a go.
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11-03-2003, 04:26 AM #10Originally posted by Plop
gday fellow aussie
i believe i use the sdame creatine as you, which is by the comapny musashi.
Do you think it has worked for you ? i think it has done jack crap for me, so i am going to switch to another brand and give that a go.Train for strength and size, not ego.
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11-05-2003, 01:24 AM #11
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11-05-2003, 01:58 AM #12Originally posted by BigBoogie
5g a day? yeah if your 100 pounds.5' 9"
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11-05-2003, 07:57 AM #13
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11-05-2003, 10:38 AM #14
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11-05-2003, 12:29 PM #15Originally posted by BigBoogie
if your 200 pound and only taking 5g you may as well not take any and save your $$.5' 9"
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11-05-2003, 12:44 PM #16
Hey BigBoogie, if someone told you that his method is working fine for him, accept that. I cant tell anybody what workout / alimentation to adopt for bringing good result, everybody's unique, and you cant do a thing about it, like no one can. Learn that what's working for you will not work for everyone else.
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11-05-2003, 02:17 PM #17
When i first started using Growling Dog Creatine (it was my first time using creatine at all) my strength in my legs increased like you would not believe, in 2 weeks i added 60kg to the 45degree leg press and could still get 8 - 10 reps over 3 sets, i was pretty happy with that.
however i tend to have about 25g a day, i used to have divided doses, now i just have it all in one hit
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11-05-2003, 05:00 PM #18
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Originally posted by BigBoogie
5g a day? yeah if your 100 pounds. OK protein if your gonna buy creatine buy pure creatine. If it has carbs in it, then it is some kinda blend. That is not really bad, but for some one starting out it is sure to be confusing. loading is ussually 5 grams 4-6 times a day and maintanince is 2-3 depending on your body weight. try
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/creatine.html
for a bit more info.
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11-06-2003, 08:33 AM #19
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show me one place on the internet where it says 5g is enough for a 200+ pound person. Thats a joke. Even BB.com suggests 5-15. But once again dosage is weight dependent. 5=20 thats even funnier. Im not saying 5g wont work, but it is defiently not enought to get the full benifet. And creatine doesn't even give you the ****s It makes you piss. And you only need to load for about a week.
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11-06-2003, 10:58 AM #21
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Heres your info from BB.com pal.
A significant gain in physical performance in high-intensity exercise has been shown with creatine doses of 20 to 30 g/day, but more recent research is indicating that similar performance benefits are possible with much lower doses in the range of 2-5 grams/day though benefits may take longer to be noticed).
3rd paragraph taken form here:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hreadid=100831
Here's the 5th paragraph form the same article:
The most common regimen for creatine supplementation follows a two-phase cycle with a 5-10 day loading phase (20-25 g/day) followed by a variable length maintenance phase (2-5 g/day)to maintain muscle saturation. It is unclear, however, whether the loading phase is actually
needed to achieve the same end result. Creatine absorption appears to be enhanced when the supplement is taken with a high-carbohydrate drink such as fruit juice.
This is from another article in the same thread:
Is it Necessary to Load on Creatine?
No 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. (Recent research shows that a loading phase longer than 3 days is useless - Icex999)
Do you want me to find more? That took me 2.76 minutes.
Thats from Bodybuilding.com.
Originally posted by BigBoogie
5g a day? yeah if your 100 pounds. OK protein if your gonna buy creatine buy pure creatine. If it has carbs in it, then it is some kinda blend. That is not really bad, but for some one starting out it is sure to be confusing. loading is ussually 5 grams 4-6 times a day and maintanince is 2-3 depending on your body weight. try
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/creatine.html
for a bit more info.
Oh, and here's your proof (found in the same link posted above)that it makes you crap like a madman in high doses like you suggest:
"I've started taking it for the first time. It's not easy to take though. It makes me feel sick and 15 minutes after taking it I **** like an elephant. Is this normal? I am taking doses of 15-30g as recommended by the manufacturer as a loading phase." -itch
It is not normal to have to have gastrointestinal problems with creatine. Your stomach obviously isn't agreeing with such a huge dose of creatine. The loading phase isn't even necessary, so just drop down to a 'maintenance level' of 3-5 grams of creatine per day.
Nuff saidLast edited by CHISELROCK; 11-06-2003 at 11:21 AM.
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11-06-2003, 11:18 AM #22
What part of "it works just fine" did you miss? The whole reason I take creatine is for the endurance benefit during a workout. After a set of heavy squats or equivalent, it takes me several minutes to get my breathing rate down and regain my energy stores. With creatine I can finish a set to complete muscle failure and feel completely normal. I can go right to another bodypart without resting and go to failure there as well.
That is a huge benefit for me as I can crank out more reps each set and more sets in a given amount of time. Each body is different. I have been around the fitness scene for over 12 years. I am very familiar with what works for me and what doesn't. Check my profile if you need to know more about my fitness background.
If you want to go out and take 30g a day to make you feel better then go ahead. It's your body.Last edited by Ex-Trainer; 11-06-2003 at 11:24 AM.
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11-06-2003, 02:32 PM #23
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Originally posted by Ex-Trainer
What part of "it works just fine" did you miss? The whole reason I take creatine is for the endurance benefit during a workout. After a set of heavy squats or equivalent, it takes me several minutes to get my breathing rate down and regain my energy stores. With creatine I can finish a set to complete muscle failure and feel completely normal. I can go right to another bodypart without resting and go to failure there as well.
That is a huge benefit for me as I can crank out more reps each set and more sets in a given amount of time. Each body is different. I have been around the fitness scene for over 12 years. I am very familiar with what works for me and what doesn't. Check my profile if you need to know more about my fitness background.
If you want to go out and take 30g a day to make you feel better then go ahead. It's your body.
notice the words similar, but and takes longer.
"The most common regimen for creatine supplementation follows a two-phase cycle with a 5-10 day loading phase "
aprox 1 week. Not a few weeks like you stated.
I use 12.5 to maintain and if it gave you the ****s, I would have them every day. Must have been something else you ate. Thanks for proving my point anyways.
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11-06-2003, 03:41 PM #24
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Originally posted by BigBoogie
Agreed It works how much you take is up to you. CHISELROCK you must be a retard cause almost everything you posted, go towards what I said. "A significant gain in physical performance in high-intensity exercise has been shown with creatine doses of 20 to 30 g/day, but more recent research is indicating that similar performance benefits are possible with much lower doses in the range of 2-5 grams/day though benefits may take longer to be noticed)."
notice the words similar, but and takes longer.
"The most common regimen for creatine supplementation follows a two-phase cycle with a 5-10 day loading phase "
aprox 1 week. Not a few weeks like you stated.
I use 12.5 to maintain and if it gave you the ****s, I would have them every day. Must have been something else you ate. Thanks for proving my point anyways.
THE OLD WAY
20-30 grams/day = quicker loading, but not needed. Muscle cells will be at the same point of saturation after a 30 day period or so. Money wasted.
THE NEW WAY
2-5 grams/day = slower loading, but the same amount of saturation as above over a 30 day period. = saved money
BIGBOOGER's LOADING and MAINTENACE SCHEDULE
Loading = 20-30 grams/day
Maintenace = 10-15 grams /day
You stated that 5 grams a day is worthless and you shouldn’t even waste your money. Here, i’ll post it for you again:
Originally posted by BigBoogie
if your 200 pound and only taking 5g you may as well not take any and save your $$.
You forgot to show me where you got your maintenance information from?
Get edumacated then come back with some solid and helpful answers that people want to read.
Bottom line people, read this to answer all of your creatine related issues. That will keep people like BigBoogie from throwing around bad information. This should be moved to the supplement forum:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hreadid=100831
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11-06-2003, 04:52 PM #25Originally posted by darklord
i use growling dog creatine. 99% pure.
If i want to load it recommends taking 25g per day in divided doses. Why not take it all at once? Can you take it all at once or is there a good reason for not doing so?there is no beast without cruelty.
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