Creatine best time to take?

[ajyous]

When is the best time to take 5g micronized creatine powder doze? before/after workout? or in the middle of trainning?

[Jeff the Repper]

Makes no difference when you take creatine, any time of the day whenever it is the simplest for you. Don't try to overthink it, it is very simple. there are a ton of threads on this do a search.

check out this thread as well:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=132306613

[fujindemon]

Makes no difference when you take creatine, any time of the day whenever it is the simplest for you. Don't try to overthink it, it is very simple. there are a ton of threads on this do a search.

check out this thread as well:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=132306613

This.

If you don't use a pre-training formula with an adequate dose, then throw it in your post-training shake for convenience and have your solid meal 30-45min later.
Don't over-think it.

[KimJong-il]

It doesnt really matter, but I prefer taking it pre-workout just so I get a sense of comfort going into the gym knowing I took something.

[Jeff the Repper]

It doesnt really matter, but I prefer taking it pre-workout just so I get a sense of comfort going into the gym knowing I took something.

I like to kiss my kids and pat my dog for the same reason. I used to take my blanket with me too, then I started wearing it on my head and it started a whole new fad, and for that I am so sorry.

[KimJong-il]

I like to kiss my kids and pat my dog for the same reason. I used to take my blanket with me too, then I started wearing it on my head and it started a whole new fad, and for that I am so sorry.

Wow...lol

[Slackadjuster]

Whenever you remember!

[Cheftepesh]

I take it morning and before bed.

[ChrisSWE]

I quess you could take 3 grams pre and 2 grams post...

[BuckleyInDaHous]

I take 5g first thing in the morning and 5g after workout.
Sometimes I take 5g before I workout also.

So I usually take 10-15g a day.

Do over-thinkz its bros.

[TigerStealth]

once you are saturated it will not really make a difference when you take the creatine. As long as you take the recommended dosage each day you will be fine. Personally I take it post workout

[RugbyTank]

This.

If you don't use a pre-training formula with an adequate dose, then throw it in your post-training shake for convenience and have your solid meal 30-45min later.
Don't over-think it.

This is wrong,

Which is why i thought i was a non-responder to creatine and why alot of others might think so to(even though only a small % of the populace, kinda like how everyone whois fat or higher bf% assumes they have gyno)

Mix creatine alone with water, creatine needs to bind with water for it to be used in your body otherwise it will pass through your body.

If you mix in with other things such as protein + carbs it will be useless and pass thru.

1. mix with warmer water
2. mix for as long as you think i go 30 secs
3. it will never dissolve completely , so before i reach around the 20% of finishing the drink i add more water until 50% and start mixing again.
Optional
4. Add a type of sugar to carry the creatine faster and let it absorb better, supposedly dextrose is best. I have it but i rarely add it because i dont like adding any type of sugar to my diet and i dont really care about maximum absorbtion.
5. I personally like to wait 1-5 mins before i make my PWO after creatine.

[shadar]

This is wrong,

Which is why i thought i was a non-responder to creatine and why alot of others might think so to(even though only a small % of the populace, kinda like how everyone whois fat or higher bf% assumes they have gyno)

Mix creatine alone with water, creatine needs to bind with water for it to be used in your body otherwise it will pass through your body.

If you mix in with other things such as protein + carbs it will be useless and pass thru.

1. mix with warmer water
2. mix for as long as your think i go 30 secs
3. it will never dissolve completely , so before i reach around the 20% of finishing the drink i add more water until 50% and start mixing again.
Optional
4. Add a type of sugar to carry the creatine faster and let it absorb better, supposedly dextrose is best. I have it but i rarely add it because i dont like adding any type of sugar to my diet and i dont really care about maximum absorbtion.
5. I personally like to wait 1-5 mins before i make my PWO after creatine.

This is so incredibly full of fail it isn't funny. 99% of people need not worry about anything. Perhaps you have major issues with creatine, but that doesn't apply to most people.

I take 5g first thing in the morning and 5g after workout.
Sometimes I take 5g before I workout also.

So I usually take 10-15g a day.

Do over-thinkz its bros.

Enjoy pissing out 7-12 grams of creatine a day?

[jphansen]

I take 3-5 mono every other day, plus a little in PSU 1-3 times a week. I got my bloodwork and my creatinine levels were great.

I don't know about all these dosing tricks or fancy forms, but I take mine with a sip of water (dissolves without mixing) after a meal, and that seems to have done great for me.

[cmurray]

i put a scoop in my post-workout shake. It really doesn't matter when you take it in my opinion.

[RugbyTank]

This is so incredibly full of fail it isn't funny. 99% of people need not worry about anything. Perhaps you have major issues with creatine, but that doesn't apply to most people.
Enjoy pissing out 7-12 grams of creatine a day?

what ever bro i've done my reads and you have done yours
I'm just trying to help the guy out
But one thing is sure, you didnt fully read was my post, b/c if you did 50% of your comment would have been gone.

And you negg'd me, just bad.