Creatine Usage

[DjTraNcEFoRmeD]

Is it better to take creatine before or after a workout? Also, is it important that you intake more calories per day if you are taking creatine?

 

[Cardinal]

How about both before and after the workout.
I don't change my caloric intake based on whether or not I am on creatine. Other factors determine caloric intake.

 

[DjTraNcEFoRmeD]

so you are saying that i should take creatine two times. Pre and post work out?

 

[BiggerNstronger]

If your only taking it ONCE take it after you workout, thats what I do.

 

[DjTraNcEFoRmeD]

well, so in that case, what about the calorie intake, should I change that? The thing is that I want to bulk up, but I don't want to be eating too much. And, I would like to eat right, so any ideas? Thanks

 

[sparknote_s]

Taking creatine has nothing to do with how many calories you need to eat. It has no nutritional value. You always need a caloric surplus to gain weight. Take it before and after, split the dosage in half to take it twice. Only take what is on the instructions.

 

[BruiseKnee]

well, so in that case, what about the calorie intake, should I change that? The thing is that I want to bulk up, but I don't want to be eating too much. And, I would like to eat right, so any ideas? Thanks

where is that extra bulk gonna come from without extra food/calories?