Info on using Creatine, Glutamine, and Protein

Dagoth

Creatine... not even once.

Sidesteal

http://ajpendo.physiology.org/content/280/6/E982.short

http://www.jappl.org/content/82/6/1882.short

http://journals.lww.com/acsm-csmr/Abstract/2002/08000/The_Role_of_Protein_and_Amino_Acid_Supplements_in.5.aspx

Just a few. I'm sure you could find a few counter arguments too. Point is, it works for me.

Thanks, I'll check these out.

I'd never question whether it works for someone, it was more about necessity/efficacy vs a situation where ample protein and calories are being consumed in a non-timed manner.

RunnerFive

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BuckeyeLife

Reading for real later.

Smuterella

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chrishgt4

Perhaps I'm just a non-responder as well then as over the periods I've used it I've just felt no benefit.

I'm UK based - does that company supply UK?

I'll check out those links tho. Cheers!

MyProtein in that case!

EAA - http://www.myprotein.com/uk/products/essential_amino_acids

BCAA - Use http://www.myprotein.com/uk/pages/Price_Matcher and then www.tradeingredients.com to get 1kg for £23.99

L-Glutamine - http://www.myprotein.com/uk/pages/Price_Matcher and then www.ironscience.co.uk for 1kg for £15.95

Creatine - http://www.myprotein.com/uk/pages/Price_Matcher and then www.ironscience.co.uk for 1kg for £8.54

Flavour system - http://www.myprotein.com/uk/pages/search?SearchTerm=flavour

Nice one - I'll check all those links out. Already had a look at the flavouring link and I like the look of that. Just add it to the tub and mix it up.

Thanks again!

Matt_Wild

The one thing I must point out, is that you don't HAVE to do use the supplements I've suggested, it is not crucial.

However I took exception to people saying it is a load of rubbish - it is not.

GorillaNJ

https://s3.amazonaws.com/reportdownloads/The+Creatine+Report.pdf

Here is a pretty thorough report on Creatine, the recommendations from the OP seem to be for more then this report suggests. It also puts little emphasis on timing since once your muscles are saturated you are set.

The thing that struck me as off about it is taking it before a workout. I know when I take my creatine each day I am VERY thirsty immediately after. I would see that as an issue at the gym.

Sidesteal

The one thing I must point out, is that you don't HAVE to do use the supplements I've suggested, it is not crucial.

However I took exception to people saying it is a load of rubbish - it is not.

Just for the record, my claim was regarding the timing of supplementation and additionally, the supplementation of EAAs given adequate total protein intake . I wouldn't call the supplements arbitrarily useless under all circumstances.

sjohnny

The one thing I must point out, is that you don't HAVE to do use the supplements I've suggested, it is not crucial.

However I took exception to people saying it is a load of rubbish - it is not.

Just for the record, my claim was regarding the timing of supplementation and additionally, the supplementation of EAAs given adequate total protein intake . I wouldn't call the supplements arbitrarily useless under all circumstances.

Mine too.

m60kaf

Perhaps I'm just a non-responder as well then as over the periods I've used it I've just felt no benefit.

I'm UK based - does that company supply UK?

I'll check out those links tho. Cheers!

MyProtein in that case!

EAA - http://www.myprotein.com/uk/products/essential_amino_acids

BCAA - Use http://www.myprotein.com/uk/pages/Price_Matcher and then www.tradeingredients.com to get 1kg for £23.99

L-Glutamine - http://www.myprotein.com/uk/pages/Price_Matcher and then www.ironscience.co.uk for 1kg for £15.95

Creatine - http://www.myprotein.com/uk/pages/Price_Matcher and then www.ironscience.co.uk for 1kg for £8.54

Flavour system - http://www.myprotein.com/uk/pages/search?SearchTerm=flavour

Nice one - I'll check all those links out. Already had a look at the flavouring link and I like the look of that. Just add it to the tub and mix it up.

Thanks again!

Woooo hoooo - I've found a use for 5KG of protein sat in the cupboard that tastes like plain flour

DaSavedSinner

Wow, That went further than I thought. Today I tried using Creatine w'o whey for pre workout But i did not consider the glusose boost in the brand i was using, I am a borderline diabetic and as soon as I finished my workout I crashed worse than a Gamer after a case of redbull. I quickly downed a ton of water and hit the shower then about 10 min in the dry sauna and then another shower. I felt fine after but I won't risk that again. What I normally do is for one i eat high protein diet already but When I work out I drink a boost (coffee or koolaid like energy drink mix) then during workout only water, after workout as a recovery I down a serving of whey protein, I have L-glutamine already but I was going to ask: would it be a benefit to take the L-glutamine ONLY on days i work out prior to bed and upon waking AFTER workout?

usera1365

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MikeM53082

Some sound advice in this thread.

I use creatine as a pre-workout. I like Cellucor C4 Extrme or Dymatize Xtreme Xpand

I use L-Glutamine as a post workout. My favorite is Dymatize Elite Recoup

I also use whey protein as a post workout. I'm partial to BSN Synth 6 Protein (chocolate peanut butter is the best flavor!)

Wonderob

I've heard that Creatine has little effect if you're over 40

Is that true? If so why?

sixpacklady

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