best time for creatine?

[Jheadley21]

is it best to take creatine before or after the workout. i have been told to:

A:take it on a time based schedule spread throughout toe day, regardless of when you exercise

B:take it before you exercise

C:take it after you exercise

D:experiment and see what works best for your body. (????)

so know i will ask some people who I honestly believe take their bodies a little more seriously and know what is best,....(that would be you guys) to help me avoid wasting my money and my supply of creatine.

 

[TheWriting]

I took mine before workouts

 

[jumpshot903]

i take half before half after workouts

 

[Delta Force]

5 grams pre and post workout!

 

[Jheadley21]

i do appreciate the feedback. Thank you guys!

 

[strategicmove]

There are three optimal times to take creatine: 1) First thing in the morning in a fasted state when the muscle cells are like sponge, dense with enzymes favourable to nutrient absorption; 2) Pre-workout, so that the workout itself provokes the efficient uptake of vital nutrients; and 3) Within 90 minutes post-workout, to take advantage of the so-called Anabolic Window of Opportunity when glycogen stores are depleted and the body is in an optimal state for anabolism.

 

[nemo]

5 grams pre and post workout!

This is exactly how I do it!!