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posted by Gym Candy

Sorry bout this... but i just want to know:
1) what does creatine actually do to the body
2) when and what time should i take them? 30 mins before a workout and right after a workout or after a workout meal?
3) how many times a day? is one enough or two?
4) can they be taken alone/ on an empty stomach or without a meal?

I'm new to creatine and just want some help. Thank you.

posted by estray

Heres a quick faq on creatine I cut and pasted.
Creatine is an amino acid (amino acids are the building blocks of protein) which is made in the body by the liver and kidneys, and is derived from the diet through meat and animal products. Creatine is categorized as a food supplement by the Food and Drug Administration (like a vitamin) and is available over the counter at drug stores and nutrition centers. In the body, creatine is changed into a molecule called "phosphocreatine" which serves as a storage reservoir for quick energy. Phosphocreatine is especially important in tissues such as the voluntary muscles and the nervous system which periodically require large amounts of energy.

Take it 30 min before workout and right after workout preferrably with juice as the glucose will help force the creatine in the muscle.

2 times a day is the normal dose.

You can take it on an empty stomach it doesnt really matter. Be sure and drink lots of water to avoid cramping.

posted by Gym Candy

[QUOTE=estray]

Take it 30 min before workout and right after workout preferrably with juice as the glucose will help force the creatine in the muscle.

Should i take it after my protein shake or before the protein shake? What product do you guys recommend? Also, is it a powder or tablet? thanks

posted by estray

Before. Creatine monohydrate powder by Prolabs is really good.

posted by tknight4305

Should i take it after my protein shake or before the protein shake? What product do you guys recommend? Also, is it a powder or tablet? thanks[/QUOTE]

I think one of the best brands is Cell-Tech made by Muscle Tech. Cell-Tech comes in a powder but you can buy different brands in pill form. I prefer the powder because i lasts longer than the pill form.

posted by CUTS

BSN - NO-Xplode = best shit in the world

posted by tknight4305

yeah man, i am stacking NO-Xplode and Cellmass and i have gained about 5lbs to 7lbs in about 3 weeks.

posted by estray

Im stackin tuna with chicken and Ive gained 17 lbs in 6 weeks. Point being that nothing beats FOOD! Dont get too caught up in the sups!:D

posted by tknight4305

Naw, I eat have a good diet alot with those supps. Its just really hard for me to gain weight.

posted by Gym Candy

hmm... is there a difference to the powder and tabs? Which one is more effective or are they the same?

And also, can you guys please critique on my protein shake routine since i only take it twice a day. Which of the two routines do you prefer?

1) protein shake 30 mins before workout and another protein shake right after workout
2) protein shake right after workout and another protein shake before going to bed.

posted by tknight4305

[QUOTE=Gym Candy]hmm... is there a difference to the powder and tabs? Which one is more effective or are they the same?

I dont think that one is more effective than there other, it just depends on the brand you buy that is more effective.

posted by tknight4305

On the protein though I really like taking one before bed because that is when your muscles are going to recover the most. I always take my protein before my workout.

posted by AMERFOOTBALL

i am a fan of some god old fashioned whole food preworkout, like an hour or so before and then a whey shake right after workout. before bed, a shake is great. Depends what kind of protein it is though too. if its whey, mix some natty pb with it so the fat will slow disgestion. otherwise casein is the shit before bed, plus it tastes 300 times better than whey...

posted by Gym Candy

Oh yeah, forgot to mention. You guys said i should take the creatine before my protein shake right? So is it okay to take the protein shake RIGHT AFTER i drink the creatine or do i have to wait a couple of minutes before i can drink the protein shake?

posted by Gym Candy

*This was a double post, sorry*

posted by CUTS

follow the directions on the bottle

posted by Gym Candy

Yep, i do. Though both say after work out, i was just wondering if there has to be a time gap between the creatine and the protein shake, or if i can drink right after.

posted by CUTS

30min

posted by SkinnyManKyle

wait 30 mins to let the creatine get absorbed into the body. If you took the creatine and then ate right after, the creatine would have a more difficult time being absorbed. So lift, take creatine immediately, wait 30 mins, eat and protein shake.

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