Started taking Creatine (NOW brand). Want to take approx 5 grams a day...no loading phase for me....
I workout around 5:30 pm....when should I take the creatine?
I have read numerous texts on this...
Take all 5 grams before workout? OR
Take all 5 grams after workout? OR
Split it in two..maybe half around 2:30pm then again after workout? That way there is sufficient time to absorb between the two doses?
What do ya all think? Or maybe you think that 5 grams just isn't enough. I weigh 185lbs (not all muscle!! Whah!!)
My goal is to gain size and strength, but not get a bloaty feeling and look.
I have been taking the creatine with the Gatorade powder, as suggested by other people on here, because of it's dextrose ingredient. 10grams seems like a lot to me? If this causes stomach upset or other gastro problems, is this just a side effect that will diminish with time as you get used to it, or some people just cannot take that much?
Taking creatine pre-workout will not provide additional benefit for your workout since it takes a days to weeks for benefits to take effect.
The best time to take creatie on days you train is pre-workout with your carb and protein shake. This will maximize the amount of creatine your muscles absorb. On non-training days take it with one of your protein or meal replacement shakes.
Originally posted by physicallyelite
Taking creatine pre-workout will not provide additional benefit for your workout since it takes a days to weeks for benefits to take effect.
Originally posted by physicallyelite
The best time to take creatie on days you train is pre-workout with your carb and protein shake. This will maximize the amount of creatine your muscles absorb.
WTF?
I'm not sure what you were supplementing with before you wrote that post, but its not creatine.
Originally posted by physicallyelite
Thanks for catching my mistake. I meant to type that taking creatine post-workout with protein+carbs is the best way to go.
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