Creatine

[antihero]

what are your thoughts on creatine? does it work? is it worth trying? are the results good? side effects? :showoff:

[USMuscle9403]

Yes it works on 9 out of 10 people.

Yes, it's worth trying.

Side effects may include a little bloat. Make sure you drink enough water. The larger increase in weights in the gym may also not allow your joints to become accustomed, so sore joints may be a problem for some.

Depending on weight, I'd stick to 5-10g post workout only.

[antihero]

i only weight 143, and im 6' tall, thats why im trying to fill out a little

[Egill]

creatine can suppress the appetide in some people,.... personally creatine doesn't give me any extra weight gain or strength gains but the "bloat" isn't the only positive thing about creatine concerning training so I take it nontheless (I don't remember what other positive things it had right now),...... and for a bonus it is also good for your brain.

[heavy hitter]

i've never seen any results from creatine,but most swear by it

[USMuscle9403]

Yea some people are just non-responders. That's usually to creatine monohydrate though, many that are non-responders to that see benefits from creatine anhydrous.

[Hanuman]

I add it to my shakes throughout the day. I cant say that I have noticed any diff just because of the creatine though except bloat , I take it as insurance I guess.

[antihero]

could someone explain this "bloat" that i keep hearing about. Am i going to look like i have put on fat weight? or muscle weight?

[USMuscle9403]

could someone explain this "bloat" that i keep hearing about. Am i going to look like i have put on fat weight? or muscle weight?

Water is being pulled into the cells, so you are going to look bloated.

[antihero]

ok

[jimpaul]

i only weight 143, and im 6' tall, thats why im trying to fill out a little

Antihero try using the creatine, it will help your lifts go up.

[antihero]

Thank you all for the advice

[Creator_11]

i only weight 143, and im 6' tall, thats why im trying to fill out a little

Personally speaking.

Save your money, and put ti to something worth while. Food!

I bet you'll make better gains putting that money you'd blow on creatine towards more protein like beef and chicken. :dcchomp:

When moneys tight this is the order your priorities should awlays be IMO

1. Food
2. Vitamins
3. Supplements
4. Gear

:flex:

[GyM RaT 03]

BINGO creator most people have it backwards. Creatine is not the miracle most people think it to be.


GR03

[Creator_11]

BINGO creator most people have it backwards. Creatine is not the miracle most people think it to be.


GR03

You got that right, LOL :albert:

I remember once Arnold mentioning during an interview a few years back, that he said once everything else (training, food) is at 100% then supplements can add that extra 10-20% performance boost at best.