SNS MCC

[toddmuelheim]

I started magnesium creatine chelate a couple days ago. 3 capsules pre workout, 3 more around 8 hours or so later. Within a couple hours of taking each, things get explosive the likes of which I've never seen. What can I do to alleviate this?

 

[Mack411]

Whate exactly do you mean things get explosive?

 

[toddmuelheim]

Whate exactly do you mean things get explosive?

Explosive, as in $hit my brains out. Violently, mostly liquid, and like a super soaker.

 

[antihero]

Explosive, as in $hit my brains out. Violently, mostly liquid, and like a super soaker.

That's likely because of the magnesium, simply split the doses up throughout the day, or start with a lower dose.

 

[toddmuelheim]

That's likely because of the magnesium, simply split the doses up throughout the day, or start with a lower dose.

That's what I figured but wasn't sure of the best dosing strategy, or if it even really mattered. So maybe give 2/2/2 a shot and if that doesn't work drop it down? Also, what kind of spacing would you recommend on a 2/2/2 dosing?

 

[antihero]

That's what I figured but wasn't sure of the best dosing strategy, or if it even really mattered. So maybe give 2/2/2 a shot and if that doesn't work drop it down? Also, what kind of spacing would you recommend on a 2/2/2 dosing?

Space it as evenly through the day as possible for the least issue. Otherwise try dropping it to 2 & 2.

 

[Spaniard]

You don't have to take it on an empty stomach either... Just a thought

- Valdez

 

[hvactech]

Hmmm that has never happened to me before.

 

[toddmuelheim]

You don't have to take it on an empty stomach either... Just a thought

- Valdez

Yeah I tried taking it with dinner tonight and still had the same problem. Hopefully cutting back to 2 instead of 3 at a time helps.

 

[antihero]

Hmmm that has never happened to me before.

Magnesium in higher than normal doses is well known as a laxative, it's just a matter of letting your body acclimate to the increased magnesium content.

 

[fightbackhxc]

Magnesium in higher than normal doses is well known as a laxative, it's just a matter of letting your body acclimate to the increased magnesium content.

Most are deficient in magnesium which is Why I like MCC. Just space out your doses

 

[toddmuelheim]

Another odd thing is that I've taken ZMA on and off and never had any issues. The particular brand I used had 450mg of magnesium per serving, which is much greater than the MCC. I cut the dose to 2x3 instead of 3x2 and it still is having negative effects. Not sure if this decreases as the body adapts or not.

 

[Clemenza]

That's odd, I found SNS MCC to be one of the few quality creatines that does not aggrevate my stomach.

 

[msucurt]

I definitely have experienced the "explosives"with MCC. I bought smart powders bulk MCC and if I take a full dose (6-7g), I s*** my brains out. Basically all liquid. It's unreal.try cutting dose down a little. I think my stomach has finally become used to it.....finally. Time will tell.

 

[antihero]

Another odd thing is that I've taken ZMA on and off and never had any issues. The particular brand I used had 450mg of magnesium per serving, which is much greater than the MCC. I cut the dose to 2x3 instead of 3x2 and it still is having negative effects. Not sure if this decreases as the body adapts or not.

Drop to 2x2. Your body will adapt to it

 

[heavylifter33]

2 caps with breakfast or lunch, 2 caps before bed.

Problem solved + possible sleep benefits.