Creatine doesn't need to be taken preworkout, it does however need to be supplimented daily, with a glucose carrier (like dextrose) in order for you muscles to reach saturation, which is what you want to happen.

I can't speak to the mixing of the two supps though, I have no idea whats in NO explode.

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