Originally posted by ~LP~
I think this is all psychological. I don't see how a transport system will make such a difference that it's so noticeable, such as "feeling your skin stretch" versus regular creatine and transport mechanisms.
Perhaps a bit of overemphasis on what supps can do?
Also, for your experiment, where you taking creatine previously? If so for how long. Just wondering if you were already at saturation...or were you creatine supplement free prior to trying this new product?
Well, sorry, but you think WRONG! I am WELL beyond a placebo effect or a "psychological" boost. I have been at this way too long and I have formed a very "negative" opinion of most supplements. A supplement needs to seriously prove something to me for me to give it a thumbs up. Also, when I experiment with a new supplement I do it in a very organized and controlled way. This allows my analysis to be accurate rather than just "off the cuff."
Oh, and to answer your question...I have been on creatine (titrated from IDS) for about two months. I was definitely already at FULL saturation. This is one reason why I am so far pretty impressed with this supplement.
And since I'm here I will give you all an interesting update. Here is last weeks chest workout as compared to this weeks chest workout....
Last Week:
-incline press...365 x 4, 345 x 5
-flat dumbell press...150s x 7, 150s x 6
-dumbell pullover (4 second negative)...150 x 4, 140 x 6
This Week:
-incline press...365 x 5, 355 x 5
-flat dumbell press...150s x 8, 150s x 7
-dumbell pullover (4 second negative)...150 x 6, 150 x 5
I have nothing else to contribute this to but the addition of plasma expandor. Now these "results" are still preliminary...too early to tell what is really going on...but so far I am encouraged. Oh, and my pumps with these low reps have been outstanding!