I know this may sound like a stupid question, but do all of you who take creatine, also take a protein shake post-workout? It just seems like a whole lot to absorb.
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08-27-2004, 07:51 AM #1Rustling your jimmies
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If I'm taking creatine, do I need to take a protein shake too post-workout?
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08-27-2004, 08:09 AM #2Registered User
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id say a protein shake is more important post workout than creatine
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08-27-2004, 08:44 AM #3Registered User
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A shake with good amounts of carbohydrate and protein is vastly more important than something like creatine postworkout. Creatines not going to help repair muscle tissue breakdown, carbohydrates and protein will.
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08-27-2004, 08:47 AM #4Spartan Warrior God
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Mix them together.
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08-27-2004, 08:48 AM #5Banned
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yes you need protein throughout the day, postworkout, all the time!!
creatine IS NOT going to replace protein!
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08-27-2004, 11:04 AM #6Rustling your jimmies
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ahhh i see. creatines and Protein is gonna be very hard to absorb... but i guess ill manage. thanks for the advice
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08-27-2004, 11:39 AM #7Registered User
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Haha, the 5grams of creatine that you'd be taking in PWO isn't going to be that much harder to absorb...Originally posted by ll ReNeGaDe ll
ahhh i see. creatines and Protein is gonna be very hard to absorb... but i guess ill manage. thanks for the adviceUnaffiliated.
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08-28-2004, 07:51 AM #8Rustling your jimmies
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10g - loading phase (i didnt start taking creatines yet so i dont know)?Originally posted by xxghostxx
Haha, the 5grams of creatine that you'd be taking in PWO isn't going to be that much harder to absorb...
and another question:
I've read that creatines can get "ruined" in certain liquids, like... citrus juice. Is it "safe" to mix it in with the Protein Shake?
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i take creatine pre-workout and whey post workout........works fine for me?
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08-28-2004, 09:29 AM #10
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Take both pwo. Creatine uptake is MUCH higher pwo (with insulin) than at any other time.A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man.
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08-28-2004, 10:00 AM #11who cares what they say
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You should still only be taking 5 grams at a time, just more often. Only take 5grams post workout, the rest will be wasted.Originally posted by ll ReNeGaDe ll
10g - loading phase (i didnt start taking creatines yet so i dont know)?
and another question:
I've read that creatines can get "ruined" in certain liquids, like... citrus juice. Is it "safe" to mix it in with the Protein Shake?
Then take another 5 grams 3-4 hours later..
Or you can just skip the loading phase alltogether.
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08-28-2004, 12:11 PM #12Cutting to 8-10% body fat
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Yes, you still need your WHEY protein shake. The shake is for growth/repair and it absorbs quickly and easily.
Yes, you can mix creatine in your protein shake---tons of people do it. Just shake it up for an extra 20-30 seconds.(especially during the loading phase).
Don't worry man, your body can handle absorbing these two things together after a work out. You muscles are SCREAMING for food right after the exercise if you are lifting hard or doing cardio.Visit my 2005 Cutting thread, I'm going for 8-10% body fat! :
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