Creatine experiences
Discussion
Hugo Stiglitz said:
Pros, cons and is it worthwhile and at what doses?
Is it safe for your kidneys etc????? That's key.
Perfectly safe, the most studied supplement ever, health benefits beyond muscle building, must be taken everyday though, see it as the last few percent, quality sleep and nutrition will give way bigger bang for buck.Is it safe for your kidneys etc????? That's key.
Tried it years ago, took a teaspoon amount in water 4 times a day and got some great growth results, mainly water though. tried it again last year and didn't see a lot of improvements, I found I get the historic results from using anadrol 50mg pre training, mass growth, water bulk, but size stays longer. Im not endorsing it before anyone says im a crazy juicer.
Wildfire said:
... felt terrible for a good couple of weeks.
Unlikely down to ceasing C, all that will happen is you'll lose a kilo in water from your cells. C only provides a small amount of explosive energy, not the day to day walk the dog sort of energy. Maybe you caught a bug or something, quite common at the end of a training cycle?popeyewhite said:
Wildfire said:
... felt terrible for a good couple of weeks.
Unlikely down to ceasing C, all that will happen is you'll lose a kilo in water from your cells. C only provides a small amount of explosive energy, not the day to day walk the dog sort of energy. Maybe you caught a bug or something, quite common at the end of a training cycle?I've been a regular user for over 12 months now, think the scoop size gives about 5 grams per day and I throw it in with protein shake.
Works well for me, I do regular strength training, im in the gym 5 days a week on average.
I dont feel I have gained any water bloatedness others claim, no side effects. It's not the be all and end all in weight training but it does assist.
I would say if you can find a pure creatine Monohydrate at a decent price go for it, I've noticed prices have been steadily rising for months now and some supplement suppliers are adding flavourings etc to try and be different but it's all unnecessary and just marketing ro push the prices even higher.
Works well for me, I do regular strength training, im in the gym 5 days a week on average.
I dont feel I have gained any water bloatedness others claim, no side effects. It's not the be all and end all in weight training but it does assist.
I would say if you can find a pure creatine Monohydrate at a decent price go for it, I've noticed prices have been steadily rising for months now and some supplement suppliers are adding flavourings etc to try and be different but it's all unnecessary and just marketing ro push the prices even higher.
Arnold Cunningham said:
Anyone have any experience of creatine for brain function?
I am reading that it may have some positive benefits.
I started taking creatine for gym but noticed improvements to brain function immediately. On my 12 hour shifts at work I would be very slow mentally by the last hour. Once I started taking creatine I found that although still physically tired, my brain was firing on all cylinders.I am reading that it may have some positive benefits.
Brainpox said:
I started taking creatine for gym but noticed improvements to brain function immediately. On my 12 hour shifts at work I would be very slow mentally by the last hour. Once I started taking creatine I found that although still physically tired, my brain was firing on all cylinders.
I think I will need to dig out the unused pack from the back of the cupboard and give it a punt, given I am slow mentally by the first hour, never mind the last hour... 
Brainpox said:
Arnold Cunningham said:
Anyone have any experience of creatine for brain function?
I am reading that it may have some positive benefits.
I started taking creatine for gym but noticed improvements to brain function immediately. On my 12 hour shifts at work I would be very slow mentally by the last hour. Once I started taking creatine I found that although still physically tired, my brain was firing on all cylinders.I am reading that it may have some positive benefits.
Arnold Cunningham said:
Anyone have any experience of creatine for brain function?
I am reading that it may have some positive benefits.
You need to be taking more than 5g, with 15g being a min starting point I believe.I am reading that it may have some positive benefits.
Heard this lots of times from different experts lately.
Not really interested in taking it myself personally though.
Have tried it and had no issues, not noted any particular extra benefits as my new training regime started at about the same time.
Stopped it for 6 weeks due to travelling and definitely noted a more 'fluffy' kind of head, not sure how one defines it in measureable terms.
Back on it now and that has cleared up so will definitely be carrying on. Perhaps there is an extra few % to be gained during exercise and probably a few extra % more brain focus but there seems to be no down side so will continue.
As an aside for lifting weight and seeing a difference the amount of protein required was WAY more than I was pushing into my face. Only gave it a passing glance before but after having a more serious look I was only getting about a quarter or third of what seems to be the suggested amount. Now that really does make a difference.
Stopped it for 6 weeks due to travelling and definitely noted a more 'fluffy' kind of head, not sure how one defines it in measureable terms.
Back on it now and that has cleared up so will definitely be carrying on. Perhaps there is an extra few % to be gained during exercise and probably a few extra % more brain focus but there seems to be no down side so will continue.
As an aside for lifting weight and seeing a difference the amount of protein required was WAY more than I was pushing into my face. Only gave it a passing glance before but after having a more serious look I was only getting about a quarter or third of what seems to be the suggested amount. Now that really does make a difference.
I ended up pouring my creatine into my protein powder(s), themselves a mix of vanilla and chocolate flavour so way too sweet, so I now have no idea how much I am actually taking. Will have to order some more so I can keep a gauge on it. Was watching Mitchell Hooper talking about creatine the other day but have not finished it yet, interesting talk of macrodosing etc.. Only side effect it has had for me is making me pee more...yet it promotes muscles to hold water, so strange?
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