Does creatine make a difference in your workout?

eboyster · 2019-02-12T08:00:14+00:00

Yes start taking it ASAP. You don’t need to cycle off or stop use!

Whisper · 2019-02-12T08:09:49+00:00

It has a real mechanism that helps, but not everyone has the proper transport chemistry to really benefit.

Try it. It may be amazing for you, or do nothing. But it's not inherently snake oil.

RPassoire · 2019-02-12T07:21:34+00:00

If there is one supplement in the fitness industry that has numerous studies behind it, it is creatine. Also, it is extremely cheap, I pay 15€ for at least 3 months of supplies.

As of the effects of it, it will visually makes you look a bit more "full". (which may or may not be a good thing for you). The effects per workout are hardly noticeable for me however.

eboyster · 2019-02-12T08:01:16+00:00

I actually lift weights. I noticed significant improvement in my power and explosiveness.

FereallyRed · 2019-02-12T11:47:18+00:00

The science is crystal... look up the phosphocreatine cycle.

It basically allows you to push that last rep.

How hard do you go?

Only that will tell you if it's "worth" it.

There's also a few studies linking it to increased DHT (a testosterone metabolite) levels which can accelerate baldness.

caius100 · 2019-02-12T07:33:10+00:00

it makes a difference in terms of size but if you stop taking you, you will lose the extra size so you might as well just not take it unless you decide to take it for a very long time

gmikeygdizzle · 2019-02-12T11:55:38+00:00

If you’re prone to genetic hair loss it speeds up the process of test -> dht an androgen that affects hair follicles.

Not worth it IMO.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/19741313/

Charybdish · 2019-02-12T06:43:35+00:00

Not worth, better just eat clean and take some protein.

Title	Does creatine make a difference in your workout?
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Date	February 12, 2019 6:13 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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