Creatine

[laxzak]

when should i take it
before work out
after work out
before bed
when i wake up
i am sooo confused

 

[Arra]

From what I understand, it matters little. Though most people I know take it post-workout.

 

[laxzak]

and just one serving a day
and would you recommend loading

 

[Arra]

I have no opinion on loading, when I took it I took 5 grams a day no matter what, I simply didn't feel the need for any more. Someone said they do 10 grams a day.

I'll let someone more experienced answer your loading question.

 

[laxzak]

thanks man i appreciate the help
you did feel it work though right

 

[Arra]

thanks man i appreciate the help
you did feel it work though right

From the 5 grams I took, I could sense slight pumps, but I wouldn't say the 5 grams I took were ground-breaking.

(I took it pre-workout if you are wondering)

 

[laxzak]

interesting so since it pummps you up
before bed would be a huge no

 

[Arra]

interesting so since it pummps you up
before bed would be a huge no

The pumps I'm referring to are muscle pumps, as in more energy -- which is exactly what Creatine does, it gives your muscles more energy. Creatine is naturally found in red meat, and certain fish, though probably in lower portions than you could possibly get through supplementation. Though, to clarify, I am also somewhat of a non-responder when it comes to Creatine, as in I naturally have more, so maybe the five grams I took could end up in 500 reps more (I'm exaggerating obviously) for someone with regular Creatine levels.

 

[nni]

you can take it whenever, 5 grams is a standard dose, but there are calculators out there to find the appropriate dose for your weight.

 

[laxzak]

thanks arra, your a huge help

 

[Arra]

thanks arra, your a huge help

No problem, also, listen to nni as well, he's pretty darn smart.

 

[laxzak]

he pretty much copied your response
your a g

 

[PushAndPull]

he pretty much copied your response
your a g

Suck his cock and get it over with.

 

[laxzak]

i already did
im using his ejaculate as an extra protein supplement

 

[XYZ]

Some use it pre or during. When I used it it was post.

 

[Gawd]

I have about 5 g during.. then another 5 g whenever I have my shake during the day.
I feel 10g works well for me.

 

[nni]

I have about 5 g during.. then another 5 g whenever I have my shake during the day.
I feel 10g works well for me.

once creatine levels are saturated in the body, you no longer need to continuously take creatine. you need to take a maintenance dose, but to continuously take 10 grams everyday for a long time at some point becomes a waste.

 

[Gawd]

once creatine levels are saturated in the body, you no longer need to continuously take creatine. you need to take a maintenance dose, but to continuously take 10 grams everyday for a long time at some point becomes a waste.

Yea, I've heard that.
I just use basic cheap monohydrate though, so even at 10g/day a container lasts a while.. so I figure why not.. lol.

 

[airtime]

just read the gaspari size on creatine jug. it says take it during the workout if you can or 1 hour before bedtime. did not say anything about loading.

 

[MDR]

5g of Creatine Mono works for me long-term. I don't think you need to load if you plan to stay on the supplement. I don't cycle on and off, so loading is kind of a non-issue.

 

[PushAndPull]

5g of Creatine Mono works for me long-term. I don't think you need to load if you plan to stay on the supplement. I don't cycle on and off, so loading is kind of a non-issue.

I agree with this post. I would also add that when you take it doesn't matter.

 

[nni]

just read the gaspari size on creatine jug. it says take it during the workout if you can or 1 hour before bedtime. did not say anything about loading.

sizeon is more than just creatine.

 

[Rucker]

i already did
im using his ejaculate as an extra protein supplement

And you can dose it however you want. I usually go with 10g pre w/o and 10g post w/o for a week, then go to 5g pre and 5g post.

 

[airtime]

sizeon is more than just creatine.

i thought size on was just a fancy name for creatine,

 

[Gawd]

i thought size on was just a fancy name for creatine,

Nope.
Intra-Workout Drink.

Creatine, Sugars, Aminos, Electrolytes, NO Boosters, yadayada.
Actually a really nice product, I usually have it during my workouts.

 

[airtime]

i like it too. gives a pretty good pump. i have a hard time keeping it mixed up unless i drink it straight out of the blender. how are you keeping it mixed up?

 

[Gawd]

i like it too. gives a pretty good pump. i have a hard time keeping it mixed up unless i drink it straight out of the blender. how are you keeping it mixed up?

Yup, Shaker bottle. Shake it up every time before I take a drink.