Creatine monohydrate
JayZ1488
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Hello everyone. I had a question regarding CREATINE. I goto the gym 4-5x a week and have been on a good routine. I am noticing a difference but I was curious, is CREATINE something to invest into.
Thanks for any help, and if it is worth buying, any brands or types anyone prefers would be helpful.
Thanks for any help, and if it is worth buying, any brands or types anyone prefers would be helpful.
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Pretty much any brand of creatine is going to be solid, so just buy inexpensive.
https://examine.com/supplements/Creatine/
It's one of the most tested supplements on the market and to me is worth the investment (it's really inexpensive).0 -
Pretty much any brand of creatine is going to be solid, so just buy inexpensive.
https://examine.com/supplements/Creatine/
It's one of the most tested supplements on the market and to me is worth the investment (it's really inexpensive).
Even from Walmart, they have an inexpensive brand.0 -
It's safe, effective and one of the basics if you are trying to gain strength and muscle. Along with protein and amino acids. Get something of quality.0
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its cheap, doesn't take much of an investment. I use it when i'm in a hard training cycle. I use just the basic creatine from GNC.0
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Been using it for 30 years -UMMM maybe thats the issue0
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As others have said, creatine is inexpensive, safe and has been around awhile. When someone is getting into weight lifting and wants to know what supps they "need", creatine is one of the first that would get mentioned along with a protein powder if getting your protein/cals was an issue. Not that you physically NEED supplemental creatine, per se, but it's a supp that does have some proven benefits and doesn't cost much.
Give it a try and see how you do and if it makes a difference for you. Takes time and some people are not "responders". But as others have noted you just need a simple, inexpensive mono.0 -
ramskermfc wrote: »As others have said, creatine is inexpensive, safe and has been around awhile. When someone is getting into weight lifting and wants to know what supps they "need", creatine is one of the first that would get mentioned along with a protein powder if getting your protein/cals was an issue. Not that you physically NEED supplemental creatine, per se, but it's a supp that does have some proven benefits and doesn't cost much.
Give it a try and see how you do and if it makes a difference for you. Takes time and some people are not "responders". But as others have noted you just need a simple, inexpensive mono.Michael190lbs wrote: »Been using it for 30 years -UMMM maybe thats the issueits cheap, doesn't take much of an investment. I use it when i'm in a hard training cycle. I use just the basic creatine from GNC.
What exactly does it do. Does it help with lifting heavier? Can it make you go for more reps? Also does it make you get heavier, could I gain weight if I make sure I stay under my calorie deficient?
Thanks and everybody!0 -
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ramskermfc wrote: »As others have said, creatine is inexpensive, safe and has been around awhile. When someone is getting into weight lifting and wants to know what supps they "need", creatine is one of the first that would get mentioned along with a protein powder if getting your protein/cals was an issue. Not that you physically NEED supplemental creatine, per se, but it's a supp that does have some proven benefits and doesn't cost much.
Give it a try and see how you do and if it makes a difference for you. Takes time and some people are not "responders". But as others have noted you just need a simple, inexpensive mono.Michael190lbs wrote: »Been using it for 30 years -UMMM maybe thats the issueits cheap, doesn't take much of an investment. I use it when i'm in a hard training cycle. I use just the basic creatine from GNC.
What exactly does it do. Does it help with lifting heavier? Can it make you go for more reps? Also does it make you get heavier, could I gain weight if I make sure I stay under my calorie deficient?
Thanks and everybody!
it helps squeeze out that last rep, which for me is generally my first rep since i lift in the single rep range. I think creatine is the chemical muscles use to do their muscle thing, our bodies make it but by supplementing with it, i think we get a bigger quicker replenishing dose of it for the needed strength. At least that's how i interpret it. When i'm on creatine my muscles instantly pump if i even think about lifting, and they stay rock hard for about an hour after my workout. (oh that sounds awkward) Its kinda fun to do some dumbbell curls and then scare my friends with my pumped biceps. Anyhow, i've hit some PR's on creatine that i can't hit when i'm not using it, but i'm not sure if thats just because of my training cycles or other factors.
You may gain weight because creatine adds water to your muscles, but its not fat so don't worry.0 -
ramskermfc wrote: »As others have said, creatine is inexpensive, safe and has been around awhile. When someone is getting into weight lifting and wants to know what supps they "need", creatine is one of the first that would get mentioned along with a protein powder if getting your protein/cals was an issue. Not that you physically NEED supplemental creatine, per se, but it's a supp that does have some proven benefits and doesn't cost much.
Give it a try and see how you do and if it makes a difference for you. Takes time and some people are not "responders". But as others have noted you just need a simple, inexpensive mono.Michael190lbs wrote: »Been using it for 30 years -UMMM maybe thats the issueits cheap, doesn't take much of an investment. I use it when i'm in a hard training cycle. I use just the basic creatine from GNC.
What exactly does it do. Does it help with lifting heavier? Can it make you go for more reps? Also does it make you get heavier, could I gain weight if I make sure I stay under my calorie deficient?
Thanks and everybody!
it helps squeeze out that last rep, which for me is generally my first rep since i lift in the single rep range. I think creatine is the chemical muscles use to do their muscle thing, our bodies make it but by supplementing with it, i think we get a bigger quicker replenishing dose of it for the needed strength. At least that's how i interpret it. When i'm on creatine my muscles instantly pump if i even think about lifting, and they stay rock hard for about an hour after my workout. (oh that sounds awkward) Its kinda fun to do some dumbbell curls and then scare my friends with my pumped biceps. Anyhow, i've hit some PR's on creatine that i can't hit when i'm not using it, but i'm not sure if thats just because of my training cycles or other factors.
You may gain weight because creatine adds water to your muscles, but its not fat so don't worry.
Thanks for all the advice this really helped me out!0 -
Pretty much any brand of creatine is going to be solid, so just buy inexpensive.
https://examine.com/supplements/Creatine/
It's one of the most tested supplements on the market and to me is worth the investment (it's really inexpensive).
From the link you sent me it looks like there are many forms of CREATINE. Do you have a recommendation, I'm looking to get stronger but not bigger. I mean I'd like bigger muslce but I don't want to bloat and il also stay under my deficit0 -
Pretty much any brand of creatine is going to be solid, so just buy inexpensive.
https://examine.com/supplements/Creatine/
It's one of the most tested supplements on the market and to me is worth the investment (it's really inexpensive).
From the link you sent me it looks like there are many forms of CREATINE. Do you have a recommendation, I'm looking to get stronger but not bigger. I mean I'd like bigger muslce but I don't want to bloat and il also stay under my deficit
Not everyone bloats. Micronized creatine is usually the most gentle on the stomach for those who are sensitive. Make sure the bottle has a Creapure label on it. Pills work as well for people who are sensitive and bloat. I have a friend who bloats and he takes it before bed.
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Coincidentally, I just listened to a podcast about creatine from a well known researcher in the field of creatine. He discusses not only benefits to muscle (how it works, how much to take, what to take (creatine mono hydrate) etc..., but also about potential brain benefit. Worth a listen if interested. http://guruperformance.com/episode-73-creatine-for-health-performance-with-professor-eric-rawson/0
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Pretty much any brand of creatine is going to be solid, so just buy inexpensive.
https://examine.com/supplements/Creatine/
It's one of the most tested supplements on the market and to me is worth the investment (it's really inexpensive).
From the link you sent me it looks like there are many forms of CREATINE. Do you have a recommendation, I'm looking to get stronger but not bigger. I mean I'd like bigger muslce but I don't want to bloat and il also stay under my deficit
Not everyone bloats. Micronized creatine is usually the most gentle on the stomach for those who are sensitive. Make sure the bottle has a Creapure label on it. Pills work as well for people who are sensitive and bloat. I have a friend who bloats and he takes it before bed.
Either of these ok?0 -
Are these good brands to use0
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Like I've stated before I don't want to bloat but I would perfer one of these non expensive Brands unless they lack things.0
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The skinny on Creatine. I take about 5 grams a day. https://legionathletics.com/best-creatine-supplement/
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CasperNaegle wrote: »The skinny on Creatine. I take about 5 grams a day. https://legionathletics.com/best-creatine-supplement/
I bought the 6star at cvs 15 buck! But they are pills and says take 6 after each work out. Shouldn't I do before0 -
CasperNaegle wrote: »The skinny on Creatine. I take about 5 grams a day. https://legionathletics.com/best-creatine-supplement/
I bought the 6star at cvs 15 buck! But they are pills and says take 6 after each work out. Shouldn't I do before
Doesn't matter when you take it. I personally prefer to take it first thing in the morning. Although i use a micronized powder which i mix with some juice.0 -
CasperNaegle wrote: »The skinny on Creatine. I take about 5 grams a day. https://legionathletics.com/best-creatine-supplement/
I bought the 6star at cvs 15 buck! But they are pills and says take 6 after each work out. Shouldn't I do before
It really doesn't matter when you take it, just don't bother taking multiple doses per day in the first week like most suggest. Take it when it works for you. I do it first thing in the morning.0 -
CasperNaegle wrote: »The skinny on Creatine. I take about 5 grams a day. https://legionathletics.com/best-creatine-supplement/
I bought the 6star at cvs 15 buck! But they are pills and says take 6 after each work out. Shouldn't I do before
It doesn't really matter when you take it since it isn't like a pre-workout. You saturate your muscles with creatine either taking about 5g per day and achieve saturation in 15-20 days other you can take around 20g/day for a week then go down to 5g/day.0 -
Creatine works. Of you are in tune with your body and strength and routine, you will notice you have an extra rep in you. May get a pump more easily. Only problem I have with it is it makes me retain too much water weight for my liking. Muscles feel a bit softer (albeit slightly bigger) and my face gets pudgy haha0
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TheBeachgod wrote: »Creatine works. Of you are in tune with your body and strength and routine, you will notice you have an extra rep in you. May get a pump more easily. Only problem I have with it is it makes me retain too much water weight for my liking. Muscles feel a bit softer (albeit slightly bigger) and my face gets pudgy haha
Hey I'm happy for $10.00 a bottle to!
I don't want to retain water, should I use the sauna more often to burn off the extra water weight? Also if I stay under my calories will I still lose weight. I'm glad to here all the benefits about it but I'm currently 215 and would like to go down to 200 and be tone0 -
Can't say whether a sauna will help or not. However from my understanding, as long as you're in a caloric deficit you're going to be losing weight. Id say pick up a cheap product, use it for 2 weeks whilst maintaining the same caloric intake and routine, and weigh your results (in the mirror and on the scale). If you like what you see, continue. If not, water retention will be gone within the week.0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR3dDO1Sz0E
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