Being a naturally skinny guy who wants to gain muscle mass, would it be a good idea for me to take creatine? I heard it could be bad for your heart, but i don't know so i'm asking. Will it even do anything for me? Also, when's the best time to take it because i heard to take it before workouts so you can lift more, and i also heard to take it after workouts because it gets absorbed easier. Thanks for your help.
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Creatine
- Thread starter Biggie
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I really think creatine is the last thing anyone needs to add to their supplementation. The first concerns are if you're eating correctly or enough for your goals. The next (and is a part of the first concern) is do you need extra protein, then your money should start there. And finally, do you have good post-workout nutrition? If not, start there.
A lot of people look at creatine as some magical pill that will help them gain mass and while creatine can help, if you're not eating enough, getting enough sleep, enough recovery, and enough protein, then you're wasting your money.
A lot of people look at creatine as some magical pill that will help them gain mass and while creatine can help, if you're not eating enough, getting enough sleep, enough recovery, and enough protein, then you're wasting your money.
as was said, first and foremost, your diet must be good before you worry about creatine. if and when you think that is the case, it may have some good benefits to offer.
i have never heard this, and i dont see why it would be bad for the heart.
Well, who knows? it may. some people it works great for, some it does nothing.
its something you keep a supply of in your system, so it doesnt make a big difference when you take it. after your workout is probably a good time when your body would quickly absorb it.
Biggie said:I heard it could be bad for your heart, but i don't know so i'm asking.
i have never heard this, and i dont see why it would be bad for the heart.
Biggie said:Will it even do anything for me?
Well, who knows? it may. some people it works great for, some it does nothing.
Biggie said:Also, when's the best time to take it because i heard to take it before workouts so you can lift more, and i also heard to take it after workouts because it gets absorbed easier. Thanks for your help.
its something you keep a supply of in your system, so it doesnt make a big difference when you take it. after your workout is probably a good time when your body would quickly absorb it.
Big E,
Tons of studies have shown that creatine is kick azz! No study that I have found shows it interfering with a healthy heart. You gain a bit of water retention, but in addition, you will add additional muscle mass and strength PERIOD.
To date the most effect form of creatine is creatine monohydrate. Using the effervescent version is the quickest way into your bloodstream.
Take your creatine before your workout with ~85 grams of carbs (simple sugars).
Only take creatine for 3 months and then take one month off before starting up again.
If you want to "load," than take ~20 grams per day for 5 days. From then on, you only need ~2 or 3 grams per day for the remaining 3 months.
Studies have shown 10-15% gains in weight and strength over 3 months of increased creatine intake.
Try it yourself and see if you get any of the side effects, etc.
Let us know what your outcome was!
-Rip
Tons of studies have shown that creatine is kick azz! No study that I have found shows it interfering with a healthy heart. You gain a bit of water retention, but in addition, you will add additional muscle mass and strength PERIOD.
To date the most effect form of creatine is creatine monohydrate. Using the effervescent version is the quickest way into your bloodstream.
Take your creatine before your workout with ~85 grams of carbs (simple sugars).
Only take creatine for 3 months and then take one month off before starting up again.
If you want to "load," than take ~20 grams per day for 5 days. From then on, you only need ~2 or 3 grams per day for the remaining 3 months.
Studies have shown 10-15% gains in weight and strength over 3 months of increased creatine intake.
Try it yourself and see if you get any of the side effects, etc.
Let us know what your outcome was!
-Rip