Creatine why?

[morepain]

I see alot of threads around lately wiht guys talking about what a waste creatine is....seems odd. There has never been a supplement with more scientific backing with the exception of protein. It is one of the most important things you can do for your physical and mental health. here are just a few of teh thousands of studies out there.

Creatine is myostatin blocker

Effect of creatine visible after just five days

How creatine lengthens your lifespan

More IGF-1 in muscle tissue with creatine

Muscle cells absorb more glucose with creatine


I think alot of it is just bro-knowledge the whole "why take that crap when you have drugs" idea ... well i would venture to say that many nutritional supplements (creatine being one) are just as critical to the arsenal.

 

[richiec]

I see alot of threads around lately wiht guys talking about what a waste creatine is....seems odd. There has never been a supplement with more scientific backing with the exception of protein. It is one of the most important things you can do for your physical and mental health. here are just a few of teh thousands of studies out there.

Creatine is myostatin blocker

Effect of creatine visible after just five days

How creatine lengthens your lifespan

More IGF-1 in muscle tissue with creatine

Muscle cells absorb more glucose with creatine


I think alot of it is just bro-knowledge the whole "why take that crap when you have drugs" idea ... well i would venture to say that many nutritional supplements (creatine being one) are just as critical to the arsenal.

I agree, many guys just neglect their usual supps and rely on their gear only

 

[Gunsmith]

I think that creatine and glutamine should be staples in anybody supplement list

 

[btech]

I think that creatine and glutamine should be staples in anybody supplement list

Layne Norton and Shelby say there's no need for glutamine.

 

[wasp]

ive seen more posts saying extra glut is a waste but more saying creatine is a staple, isnt there glut in most whey anyhow?

 

[biohazard1971]

I agree with richiec, i think a lot of people think that because they're on gear, then why waste the $$$ on anything else. When I stop and think about it, I take way more in the way of a full spectrum of vitamins & minerals, liver protection, and creatine, etc. than I do gear. I've never taken glutamine by itself, so I can't comment on that, but I do know that the protein powder I use has extra added glutamine. The way i look at it is, why not use everything at your disposal to achieve your goals, and if you find that something isn't working for you, then dump it....but you can't go wrong with vitamins/minerals/amino acids including creatine....just my .02

 

[Huge_C2]

Using two types of creatine like a mono and an ethyl esther do amazing things for your strength.. One is more saturated into the muscle and one sits more on top.. = LEVERAGE.. Great stuff..

 

[wasp]

Using two types of creatine like a mono and an ethyl esther do amazing things for your strength.. One is more saturated into the muscle and one sits more on top.. = LEVERAGE.. Great stuff..

is this right? first ive ever heard, always thought mono ruled and ee was bunk

 

[Huge_C2]

is this right? first ive ever heard, always thought mono ruled and ee was bunk

Wouldnt exactly call it bunk... Started this and about a month later pulled 700 for the first time.... No change in anything other than that.. Kinda bloats be a bit though.. Doesnt to others.. Try it for a month.. If im wrong ill admit defeat..

If you have ever seen the pics of halfstack on here i had her doing it and she put on a crazy amount of strength while dieting for her show.. She did however stop the mono about a month out..

 

[Essentially87]

Dosages of monohydrate and ee please? This is the first time I have heard of this too. I take a lot of supps. I have yet to do a cycle and am taking the advice of a lot of people I have talked to over at alinboard about waiting another 2-3 years. I am 22.

 

[Huge_C2]

Dosages of monohydrate and ee please? This is the first time I have heard of this too. I take a lot of supps. I have yet to do a cycle and am taking the advice of a lot of people I have talked to over at alinboard about waiting another 2-3 years. I am 22.

Congrats and welcome to pro muscle..

 

[Essentially87]

Thanks. How much of each do you take? I currently take Kre-Alk creatine, 3gs 2 x day.

 

[wasp]

ive always done mono, 5g twice a day

 

[kicka19]

I can tell a huge difference with creatine at just 5 grams a day, no matter how much gear I'm on.

 

[power]

Always took the mono. Added about 8-10 pounds boby weight (water) within 2 weeks, and really helped me add strength. Used it for powerlifting not BB. Always got good results.

 

[Moen]

I agree. I've always shaken my head at the 'keep creatine for after your cycle comments'. As if testosterone and creatine are the same thing. You guys don't stop eating protein once you go on either right?

 

[goonstopher]

The bloat is just overwhelming though. Within a couple days I am a marshmellow

 

[gregbrich]

All I know is I added Twinlab's Creatine Fuel Stack tabs which contain creatine mono with L-Glutamine and Taurine and all I can say is...

Wow, I can't believe that I got such a noticable boost to strength that quickly.

-Now, I am am a believer!

 

[Huge_C2]

Thanks. How much of each do you take? I currently take Kre-Alk creatine, 3gs 2 x day.

When i was doing it i was doing 10am and 10pm.... Halfstack was doing 5 and 5.... but she was 120lbs and i was 345

 

[trenjin]

IMO creatine and protein are the only shit I can actually feel. Every other supp that works has been banned or is just BS