How low is the quality of this creatine?

[Jesse92]

Ok well my dad found out I was going to get creatine, and he didn't let my mom buy it for me (Prolab). My options now are either get a shake that is protein/creatine (which are very expensive, not much servings) or I can possibly get this Weider creatine capsules from wal-mart and put it in a flaxseed bottle and my dad will never know. Does anybody know the quality of the Weider creatine? I know it is better to have powder form but will it still work the same as say Prolab or Creapure? Here is a link, reps for help.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/weid/cc.html

[MattyH7688]

creatine is creatine... u will be fine

[OneBetter]

weider is fine. i believe they sell the powder version at wal mart too (or at least they did at one time)

[Jesse92]

Thanks guys, ummm I don't want to sound like a total beginner this might be totally wrong but.. Will the capsules take longer to.. Enter my bloodstream if I want to take it pre-workout, or should I not worry about it and take it post-workout? Thanks.

[MattyH7688]

should not take longer, if it really bothers u simply take the capsules apart.. it doesnt matter if u take it post or preworkout

[Jesse92]

Take the capsules apart? And thanks guys I appreciate it.

[MattyH7688]

u dont have to, it really wont matter.. im just saying if ur worried about it

[Jesse92]

Yea I understand, but take it apart and then what?

[MattyH7688]

mix it in ur protein shake or juice

[Jesse92]

Doesn't sound like a bad idea, if it bothers me I might try it, if I die I hold you reponsible.

just kidding, thanks man

[young_squatter]

That is fine.

[PalmTree]

creatine mono does not have to be taken pre workout or at any given time, just make sure you get between 3g and 6g a day, from 1 or 2 serving.

I take 2-3g with my breakfast shake and 2-3g with my post workout shake and get good result. Some people like to take it with powder form gatorade.

[Jesse92]

I have heard about gatorade, but is there any citrus in it that could possibly break the creatine down?

[MattyH7688]

gatorade is fine, get the powdered kind if u can, it has more of a concentration of dextrose

[ironhead184]

mix it in ur protein shake or juice

x2 and make sure you take it with high glycemic carbs like dextrose, or just put it in grape juice and protein. The high glcemic carbs provides an insulin spike, and that will help shuttle the creatine into your muscles. Remember: there's a difference between plasma creatine content and intramuscular creatine content.

Personally though, you're 15 and you should use your youth and naturally high testosterone (with good diet and lifting of course) to make gains. You don't really need that stuff yet.

[Jesse92]

Thanks, ironhead, so i will just take the protein post-workout with the creatine so I can get them together. After the workout I will absorb the protein better into my muscles, and I guess the insulin will spike the creatine into my muscles as well. Is there any other juices that are good for it. I am staying in a hotel and there are some free juices I can get after I work out... but only apple and cranberry.

[MattyH7688]

Thanks, ironhead, so i will just take the protein post-workout with the creatine so I can get them together. After the workout I will absorb the protein better into my muscles, and I guess the insulin will spike the creatine into my muscles as well. Is there any other juices that are good for it. I am staying in a hotel and there are some free juices I can get after I work out... but only apple and cranberry.

those r fine, try to have ur dad buy u corn sugar(dextrose) from like a beer maker shop.. its like $5 for 5lbs

[Jesse92]

those r fine, try to have ur dad buy u corn sugar(dextrose) from like a beer maker shop.. its like $5 for 5lbs

Hahaha yea right... my dad will give me an hour speech about dextrose being a steroid and I am getting way out of hand with bodybuilding. Then I will try and explain to him calmly what it is, and he will interrupt me before I start with his eyes bulging out of his head and tell me he doesn't want to hear it and walk away.

[dvsness]

Number one, if your parents don't condone your use of supplements, they are still the boss of you so long as you are a minor and they are your legal guardians. But since I doubt you'll heed their rules, no, creatine is not creatine.

http://www.brinkzone.com/articledeta...catid=3&aid=89

[MattyH7688]

Hahaha yea right... my dad will give me an hour speech about dextrose being a steroid and I am getting way out of hand with bodybuilding. Then I will try and explain to him calmly what it is, and he will interrupt me before I start with his eyes bulging out of his head and tell me he doesn't want to hear it and walk away.

LOL sounds like my parents back in the day

[Jesse92]

The funny thing is, that is exactly what he would do. Too bad I can take my dad down in a second. That is when he doesn't midway say "ahh my back" and then take me out afterwards

[MARSHALL350]

u need 2 slap your dad in the head and tell him its your bosyb and u will take what u want and spend your mopney on what u want.

if that fails show him the 100's of scientific studies showing creatine to be safe

[Jesse92]

I don't want to damage my dad with the sheer force of my whole 130 pounds.





I will just take it without him knowing.

[SuperDavid]

I don't know your situation exactly....
but parents just look out for their kids and try to protect them.
no parent wants their kid dying before they do.
not sayin creatine would do that...but your dad doesn't know that!
perhaps you could try and educate your dad a little more?
if your dad won't listen, educate your mum so she can educate him.

[Jesse92]

I don't know your situation exactly....
but parents just look out for their kids and try to protect them.
no parent wants their kid dying before they do.
not sayin creatine would do that...but your dad doesn't know that!
perhaps you could try and educate your dad a little more?
if your dad won't listen, educate your mum so she can educate him.

Yes I fully understand this, and have known this for a while now. I have tried to explain everything to my dad. My mom did research, and despite the fact they won't admit everything says there has been no bad side affects except muscle growth (and diarrhea due to taking more than the recommended dose) they don't want me to take it. I understand, because there has not been much long term research at all. If I cannot get ahold of it big deal my ON whey is coming in today hard work will get me where I want to be.