i notice these days a lot of people recommend creatine, but when i was a kid i remember coaches saying that it fills your muscles with fluid to make them look bigger and can make them pop. should i add a spoon full of creatine to my protein powder for my post-workout shake? or should i just avoid it? will i notice much difference? or is it mostly just snake-oil BS? Do i need to take it everyday, or is it okay to take 5mg after my work out days (3 times a week) ?
Also, if you stop taking it, will it make your muscles deflate and become droopy?
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Thread: is it worth taking creatine?
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10-07-2017, 07:52 AM #1
is it worth taking creatine?
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10-07-2017, 08:02 AM #2
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Creatine is one of the most studied supplements available, and while it is not magic, it does work and can help you get in an extra rep or 2; very much worth taking. Only 3-5g per day is all you need, no it wont make your muscles pop or become deflated if you cease usage.
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10-07-2017, 08:33 AM #5
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Unless you have an underlying liver or kidney disease (and even then the side effects are disputed), IMO there's no reason to not take creatine.
As mentioned above, while it's not magic it can definitely help you grind out an extra couple of reps. It also makes your muscles look 'fuller' due to increased intramuscular water retention, which is nice.
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10-07-2017, 09:33 AM #6
right on, so basically it helps you recover better? tbh i notice that i do have trouble with recovery even though my diet is on point - i think i will definitely buy some then, thanks
I was just worried with all i've heard about how it's kinda like a drug where if you stop it, your body falls apart and stuff. I think even the hodge twins talked about how if you stop creating your muscles start to droop.
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10-07-2017, 09:39 AM #7
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Never listen to the hodge twins for anything other than entertainment (if you find them entertaining).
Omar Isuf has talked about it quite a bit, he's a better YT for you to follow.
IMO the recovery benefits are the best part, it does also slightly increase performance on hard sets too though. < which is a bonus5 day full body crew
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10-07-2017, 09:43 AM #8
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10-07-2017, 01:29 PM #10
You need to educate yourself about the basics at the least before asking more. Here is everything most would need to know:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9eCtOFIf40
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10-07-2017, 10:32 PM #11
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10-08-2017, 05:32 PM #12
Higher doses (up to 10 g/day) may be beneficial for people with a high amount of muscle mass and high activity levels.
(From examine, i cant post links due to postcount)
Anyway, since creatine is used by muscle mass, it is only logical to think both muscle mass and the extent to which the musclemass is being used both influence the amount of creatine you should take
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10-24-2017, 03:45 AM #16
Also a good idea if you like the Jason Statham look.
https://examine.com/nutrition/does-c...ause-baldness/
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