Thread: Creatine advice

Hi,

would welcome some advise on creatine.

I currently go to the gym 5 times per week and have been going approximately 3 months, am looking to start taking creatine.

I've seen different advice regarding this supplement on various different sites so wanted to get some opinions from people on here.

I have just purchased a tub of CNP Creatine powder, the advise on the tub says:

Loading: (5 days) One scoop (5 gm) four times a day.
Maintenance: One scoop (5 gm) a day.


Am just wondering when the best time to be taking this through the day would be, i;e first thing in the morning, just before training, afterwards, etc. Especially during the loading stage as it advises 4 scoops to be taken.

Also, should creatine be taken regularly every day, just on days when I am training, or should I be having break periods during taking the supplement?

many thanks in advance for any advise

cheers

Yes it is..

Pro-Creatine 500g

Pro-Creatine is 100% creatine monohydrate in its purest form. Supplementing with Creatine has been shown to have numerous potential benefits from:

Increased ATP levels (ATP is the molecule the muscle cells burn during muscle contraction)

Increased muscle contractile ability due to increases in ATP levels.

Increased muscle cell volume

Creatine has been widely used by those wanting to increase muscle size, strength and power.

Pro-Creatine is suitable for men and women.

Contains:
Creatine Monohydrate
Attracts water from various parts of the body and is transported into the muscle cell. This hydrates the muscle making it stronger and increases ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) storage, allowing the muscle to contract more efficiently (faster and longer).

Additional Product Information:
Flavour: Neutral
Container Sizes: 500g & 100g

Servings per container:
500g supplies 80 x 5g servings (after the initial 5 day loading phase of 20g per day).
100g supplies either a 5 day loading phase of 20g a day or after loading 20 x 5g servings.

Serving size: 1 scoop provides 5g Creatine Monohydrate

Suitable for:
Vegetarians - Yes
Vegans - Yes
Gluten free diet - Yes

Safe to use for both men and women.
Safe to use for those subject to IOC drug testing.