Taking creatine for the first time?

underd0g- · 2019-10-25T15:05:17+00:00

I used to take creatine monohydrate for 6 months. I experienced no side effects. It will talk about two weeks for you to feel a difference, taking 5-10g a day. When your muscles are saturated with the creatine, you'll look bigger even without going to the gym. First thing you'll notice in the gym when you're saturated is strength and less fatigue.

You'll be able to crank up more sets and reps without getting fatigued as much. You'll also advance to heavier weights faster. Best thing is the pump you'll get. It will last longer and you'll look massive. I strongly recommend it, though everyone's experience may be different.

Expect to have a noticeable reduction in strength when you go off it though.

DubbleFUPAwitCheez · 2019-10-25T18:25:57+00:00

It's not that big of a deal to take it. It gives you some extra ATP and helps reduce fatigue. Keep in mind that glucose is what causes your muscle stores to open so if you're on a low carb diet I recommend taking it around the time you have those carbs. Other than that I wouldn't say there's a specific time to have it in regard to when you work out. It's not caffeine, it's sitting in your muscles long enough you can use it whenever without issue.

Gaidsbola · 2019-10-25T14:50:11+00:00

This belongs in a fitness sub but here goes.

You don’t need to do the loading phase. You can start with 5-10g a day. It’ll just take longer to saturate your body with the max amount of creatine. It’s not going to make you fat. Worse case you may retain a slight amount of water but nothing to worry about. During the loading phase you can feel bloated but your body will balance itself out once you start doing the maintenance phase. I personally don’t get any bloat during the loading phase. It can cause diarrhea taken on a empty stomach. I suggest doing it and the only side effect I’ve ever had is mad gains.

Also don’t waste your money on the expensive stuff. Just get the cheap monohydrate creatine. There isn’t a single peer reviewed study the can show a benefit to using other forms of creatine over monohydrate.

no_its_a_subaru · 2019-10-25T18:57:13+00:00

It’s gong to make you pack water weigh... why are you thinking of taking creatine anyways? It won’t help you heal or anything. If you’re lacking energy at the gym make sure your diet is on point or take a solid pre workout like JYM.

therealbigoso · 2019-10-25T16:46:19+00:00

I took creatine monohydrate for 6 months before dropping it. It made my “excrement” smell like cat urine, which I learned was excess ammonia. Excess ammonia either means you’re burning protein instead of carbs, or you’re damaging your liver or kidneys.

I restarted again recently but will be paying close attention.

Also as an irrelevant aside, DO NOT supplement extra iodine. I took a vitamin D + Vitamina K + “sea iodine” supplement for 2 years. The iodine was meant for thyroid regulation which is very relevant if you’re building muscle and shedding fat. But 2 years in it turned my hair white. When I stopped, the white hairs faded.

Tl;dr don’t fuck around with legal supplements even if someone says they’re safe and OTC.

Kabuki431 · 2019-10-25T19:32:39+00:00

Wait till he learns about the nectar of gods, the king of king. TREN

Raleigh0311 · 2019-10-25T19:40:29+00:00

Diarrhea.

Adorable_FecalSpray · 2019-10-25T23:22:13+00:00

Creatine is among the most well-researched and effective supplements. It can help with exercise performance by rapidly producing energy during intense activity. Creatine may also provide cognitive benefits but more research is needed in that area.

https://examine.com/supplements/creatine/

I’ve been taking it for the most part of a year. I’ve taken it in the past multiple times for 3-9 months. I don’t get as easily fatigued when lifting and rolling when I am taking it. Don’t need to load it, it will saturate soon enough. Loading it you run the risk of stomach issues.

zeekt12 · 2019-10-26T16:24:41+00:00

Honestly, i took it for a while, then decided to stop taking it because apparently it accelerates male pattern baldness.

I dont feel like it made a noticeable difference other than give me a little bit more endurance during my workouts and made me hold more water.

Its one of the more cheaper and studied supplements though, so as long as you dont have male pattern baldness in your family, id say try it out

480interlaced · 2019-10-25T14:46:45+00:00

You've got it right - load, then maintenance - take it everyday.

There are a few types of Creatine; the more effective (and expensive) variant will require taking less grams in both phases.

I like these guys for suppliment info:

https://examine.com/supplements/creatine/

Red_Pill_Brotherhood · 2019-10-25T17:41:23+00:00

Those myths are exactly that. Creatine is fine and works well. Forget the loading phase, just take 5g a day and use it for a few months then cycle off for 3-4 weeks then jump back on. You'll likely gain 4-8 pounds quickly and good strength while on it.

Title	Taking creatine for the first time?
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Date	October 25, 2019 2:36 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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