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MxRacer249d6 · #1 10-14-2007, 10:26 AM

I just bought a bottle of the creatine pills this weekend and i have a couple of questions concerning it

- is it safe to take
- how long before u notice results
- any tips on how to use it to get the most out of it

all help is much appreciated

IronKitten · #2 10-14-2007, 12:24 PM

- yes
- on average, 4-6 weeks
- be consistent with it

TALO · #3 10-14-2007, 01:15 PM

drink lots of water.

MxRacer249d6 · #4 10-14-2007, 03:43 PM

now does it have to be water..or can it be gatorade?

i work out every other day....should i switch to working out everyday just so i take the pill everyday ...or is taking it every other day good?

ChinPieceDave667 · #5 10-14-2007, 06:04 PM

Read this
http://www.bodybuilding.net/nutritio...-faq-1127.html

MxRacer249d6 · #6 10-15-2007, 09:44 AM

thx for the info...one more question

it says on the bottle to take 5 capsules AFTER the workout...

is that the best time to take it..or would it be better to take it before?....

TALO · #7 10-15-2007, 10:39 AM

Personally,I use it (3g CEE) before and after.

IronKitten · #8 10-15-2007, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MxRacer249d6

thx for the info...one more question

it says on the bottle to take 5 capsules AFTER the workout...

is that the best time to take it..or would it be better to take it before?....

From the article Dave pointed you to:

Quote:

4.2: How and when should creatine be taken?

Creatine usually comes in powder form. Although capsules are available, they are significantly more expensive and most prefer powder. Creatine can be mixed in most drinks. During loading, it is customary to divide the creatine into 3-4 doses spread throughout the day (3 doses of 10 g or 4 doses of 5 g). During maintenance, 1-2 doses daily (usually of 5 g each) are used. Taking one of the doses pre-exercise on exercise days is recommended. Also, if some meals contain more carbohydrates than others, creatine should be taken with the high carbohydrate meals.

Some believe it is best to take creatine throughout the day to maintain elevated blood levels. However, once muscles are saturated with creatine, it takes a long time for muscle creatine levels to return to baseline (30 days). In the big picture, maintaining elevated blood levels around the clock is relatively inconsequential, as muscle creatine levels will be maintained at near-maximum with once daily dosing.

PsychoJES · #9 10-16-2007, 10:36 AM

I've had very good results using creatine. Personally, I like BSN Cellmass the best because there's no loading phase and it doesn't seem to be as rough on my stomach in the mornings.

My only concern with taking creatine with Gatorade would be the extra calories from sugar. Of course, if you're not fighting extra fat, like me, then I wouldn't worry about it.

MxRacer249d6 · #10 10-16-2007, 11:13 AM

so if it says to take 5 after the workout and i've been reading to take some before

should i do 2 pills before...then 3 after or vice versa..or all at the end

what about days i'm not lifting....if i'm not lifting that day..should i still consume the pills and consume water?

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