Does it matter at what time of the day I take creatine?
Some like it pre workout, some mass gainers put it in post workout...Does it matter at what time of the day I take creatine?
One study seems to show slight benefits post-workout compared to pre-workout, but just reaching and maintaining saturation is by far the most important thing here.Some like it pre workout, some mass gainers put it in post workout...
I can see argument over both, but I think as long as you are getting the daily dose you'll still get the reward.
Anyone got any real science on this?
Some like it pre workout, some mass gainers put it in post workout...
I can see argument over both, but I think as long as you are getting the daily dose you'll still get the reward.
Anyone got any real science on this?
Okay. I didn’t know if I could throw some in my OJ in the morning and have it be okay.One study seems to show slight benefits post-workout compared to pre-workout, but just reaching and maintaining saturation is by far the most important thing here.
Yeah 5g scoop in OJ in AM daily for awhile should be fine. But why ruin OJ? Mix it in pre or post workout drink / shake.Okay. I didn’t know if I could throw some in my OJ in the morning and have it be okay.
I figured it wouldn’t mess up the OJ. Lol but I’ll probably throw some in my preworkout. I’m trying to do a loading phase of it right now.Yeah 5g scoop in OJ in AM daily for awhile should be fine. But why ruin OJ? Mix it in pre or post workout drink / shake.
Thats how I used to do it. Always seemed to work fine. If I was using D Aspartic Acid I would put that in there too.Okay. I didn’t know if I could throw some in my OJ in the morning and have it be okay.
That’ll be fine, but a loading phase isn’t necessary. It will get you to saturation faster, but it’s not necessary.I figured it wouldn’t mess up the OJ. Lol but I’ll probably throw some in my preworkout. I’m trying to do a loading phase of it right now.
That’s true. It will build up either way as long as it’s the 5g per day. 20g per day for the first three days, though, that’s how I did it to load up. Also I think if you’re a particularly large and muscular guy, you can use more overall. Maybe that has more to do with gear. I haven’t seen a study on a 300lb and ripped to shreds bodybuilder.That’ll be fine, but a loading phase isn’t necessary. It will get you to saturation faster, but it’s not necessary.
You don’t even need 5g/day, at least if you’re not heavy or overly muscular that is. I’d have to check the study to see what the subjects weighed. I’ve seen studies show that saturation can be achieved with 3g/day, but I think it took about a month or so. Some people get upset stomachs with loading, so sometimes it’s easier to just not load, assuming you can wait the extra few weeks for the benefits to really pick up. I’d agree that if you’re a big guy, go with at least 5g/day. I also don’t know how having pro-level muscle mass would effect what it takes to achieve and maintain saturation though, so you may be right about using more in that case. I’m pretty light, so I just normally take 5g. It’s cheap enough, and plenty safe, so no real reason not to go with at least 5g IMO.That’s true. It will build up either way as long as it’s the 5g per day. 20g per day for the first three days, though, that’s how I did it to load up. Also I think if you’re a particularly large and muscular guy, you can use more overall. Maybe that has more to do with gear. I haven’t seen a study on a 300lb and ripped to shreds bodybuilder.
Right, it’s arguably the cheapest and safest of all possible ergogenic aids which also can build lean body mass. 80 5g servings for $10-$15 all over the place. No real reason to skimp out on it.You don’t even need 5g/day, at least if you’re not heavy or overly muscular that is. I’d have to check the study to see what the subjects weighed. I’ve seen studies show that saturation can be achieved with 3g/day, but I think it took about a month or so. Some people get upset stomachs with loading, so sometimes it’s easier to just not load, assuming you can wait the extra few weeks for the benefits to really pick up. I’d agree that if you’re a big guy, go with at least 5g/day. I also don’t know how having pro-level muscle mass would effect what it takes to achieve and maintain saturation though, so you may be right about using more in that case. I’m pretty light, so I just normally take 5g. It’s cheap enough, and plenty safe, so no real reason not to go with at least 5g IMO.
Exactly. Plus it’s actually good for cognition too! Meat eaters get sufficient Creatine from their diet for cognitive purposes (but not for muscle saturation), but vegetarians/vegans don’t, and studies have shown that Creatine supplementation can improve cognition in vegetarians/vegans. Good for the brain and the body. Definitely worth using a dose you know will work.Right, it’s arguably the cheapest and safest of all possible ergogenic aids which also can build lean body mass. 80 5g servings for $10-$15 all over the place. No real reason to skimp out on it.
I tried D Aspartic Acid a few times and I would get terrible stomach aches and be in the bathroom for a bit.Thats how I used to do it. Always seemed to work fine. If I was using D Aspartic Acid I would put that in there too.
I’m about 216 lbs right now and trying to drop down to 170.That’s true. It will build up either way as long as it’s the 5g per day. 20g per day for the first three days, though, that’s how I did it to load up. Also I think if you’re a particularly large and muscular guy, you can use more overall. Maybe that has more to do with gear. I haven’t seen a study on a 300lb and ripped to shreds bodybuilder.
This. Most important thing is consistency in dosing each and every day. 5g daily doesn't matter what time. I typically do 5g in my post workout shake.One study seems to show slight benefits post-workout compared to pre-workout, but just reaching and maintaining saturation is by far the most important thing here.
Creatine on a cut? I would hold off or lower the creatine dose and just lift and add cardio to burn fat.I’m about 216 lbs right now and trying to drop down to 170.
Why not use Creatine on a cut? It can increase strength, which can help you preserve strength while cutting. It’s also been shown to help maintain performance during an overreaching period, and it can be argued that a cut can be similar to overreaching.Creatine on a cut? I would hold off or lower the creatine dose and just lift and add cardio to burn fat.
Perhaps try a pre workout geared for thermogenic action, energy, and pumps - without the creatine? My new favorite here would be Radiate+ by RXS supplements. Be prepared to sweat!
Creatine is good for strength, size... but less so for vascularity, holds water which is good for muscle growth... But maybe less useful if trying shed fat. It's easier to focus on losing weight, get lean... Then "bulk" or go for gainZ then.
A forum member BEAST73 did something similar. He lifted high volume reps, medium weights, and did cardio... Dropped like ~100lbs and now is going for growth once he got lean. His logs are inspiring.
Make sure you eat clean and lean, drop sugars as much as possible (stevia-maltodextrin big bag at Walmart is cheap and good table sugar replacement).
No it’s perfectly fine to take creatine on a cut. It will keep training intensity up and allow for better recovery and more productive workouts. Should be beneficial bulking cutting or maintaining.Creatine on a cut? I would hold off or lower the creatine dose and just lift and add cardio to burn fat.
Creatine is good for strength, size... but less so for vascularity, holds water which is good for muscle growth... But maybe less useful if trying shed fat. It's easier to focus on losing weight, get lean... Then "bulk" or go for gainZ then.
This is not necessary at all really. It may slightly help you reach saturation faster, but it is not needed at all.Doesn't Creatine say to take with high volume carbs, which is not what you want for shedding weight....
Yeah I’m trying to cut as much sugar as possible, but I’m having trouble cutting out my Mt. Dew addiction. so I’m switching to one mini Mt. Dew a day and the orange juice for the creatine as far as sugar goes.Creatine on a cut? I would hold off or lower the creatine dose and just lift and add cardio to burn fat.
Perhaps try a pre workout geared for thermogenic action, energy, and pumps - without the creatine? My new favorite here would be Radiate+ by RXS supplements. Be prepared to sweat!
Creatine is good for strength, size... but less so for vascularity, holds water which is good for muscle growth... But maybe less useful if trying shed fat. It's easier to focus on losing weight, get lean... Then "bulk" or go for gainZ then.
A forum member BEAST73 did something similar. He lifted high volume reps, medium weights, and did cardio... Dropped like ~100lbs and now is going for growth once he got lean. His logs are inspiring.
Make sure you eat clean and lean, drop sugars as much as possible (stevia-maltodextrin big bag at Walmart is cheap and good table sugar replacement).
don't drink orange juice with creatine, at least that is what I was told a long time ago and have always followed--grape juice is what I was told is the best to mix with creatine, so that's what I do.Yeah I’m trying to cut as much sugar as possible, but I’m having trouble cutting out my Mt. Dew addiction. so I’m switching to one mini Mt. Dew a day and the orange juice for the creatine as far as sugar goes.
We all know that neither OJ nor grape juice are the optimal “juice” to take with your Creatine.don't drink orange juice with creatine, at least that is what I was told a long time ago and have always followed--grape juice is what I was told is the best to mix with creatine, so that's what I do.
Yeah, I prefer testosterone.We all know that neither OJ nor grape juice are the optimal “juice” to take with your Creatine.
What’s best to put creatine in?We all know that neither OJ nor grape juice are the optimal “juice” to take with your Creatine.
It was a joke about a nickname for steroids being “juice.” Just use the Creatine; what (consumable) liquid you put it in isn’t all that important TBH.What’s best to put creatine in?
Right, why?Why not use Creatine on a cut? It can increase strength, which can help you preserve strength while cutting. It’s also been shown to help maintain performance during an overreaching period, and it can be argued that a cut can be similar to overreaching.
As for effects on cutting, it shouldn’t hinder any actual fat loss, you’ll just remain a few pounds heavier as opposed to dropping the intracellular (good) water from Creatine. OP isn’t planning on stepping on stage from how much weight he says he wants to lose, so I don’t see a slight water retention being an issue really.
Haha oh okay. I gotcha.It was a joke about a nickname for steroids being “juice.” Just use the Creatine; what (consumable) liquid you put it in isn’t all that important TBH.
I agree...the 'don't mix creatine with orange juice' is not the current thinking. I still like grape juice though, lol.It was a joke about a nickname for steroids being “juice.” Just use the Creatine; what (consumable) liquid you put it in isn’t all that important TBH.
I do agree, brah,I don’t use creatine because of bloating. Foods that has creatine is better for me.
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