creatine

cypriotsid · 07-05-2006, 12:19 AM

hi all

just over 3 months into training and using creatine and feel after approx 10 into it feeling results.I take the recommended allowance once a day is this ok?

cheers

chalk · 07-05-2006, 12:34 AM

If it's creatine monohydrate, loading phase of 5 days at 20 grams a day (divided into 4 doses) is sufficient for most people. Then a maintainance dose of 5 grams a day.
If it's Creatine Ethyl Ester (CEE) no need for loading phase just take a level teaspoon once a day (approx. 3g).
Some people feel you should cycle creatine, say 3 months on, one month off. Others feel it's ok to stay on it continuously. Personally, I tend to give my body a break every 3 or 4 months.
However you decide to use it, it's one of the safest, most tested and most widely used sports supplements available.

splinter · 07-05-2006, 10:15 AM

From what I have heard the bulking stage is unecessary.

Im sure the body can only absorb only around 6g a day.

chalk · 07-05-2006, 10:33 AM

True, some people have said that it's possible to start at the maintainance dose but this takes longer for the muscle to become saturated. Haven't actually read that the body can only absorb 6g a day, but I'm not an expert on the field.
Here's a link I found based on some doctor's studies. It also has a calculator to workout your loading phase and maintanance requirements depending on your weight. Could save you some money. http://www.creatinesideeffects.info/...h-creatine.htm

Nick500 · 07-05-2006, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splinter

From what I have heard the bulking stage is unecessary.

Im sure the body can only absorb only around 6g a day.

given how cheap mono is, i don't see why not to do the loading stage, its not like its difficult or anything...

people say "CEE is great you don't even have to load!" - big deal, loading is nothing, just means having 4 teaspoons for 5 days... OH NO!

Nick

cypriotsid · 07-05-2006, 02:15 PM

hi all

did 4 days now on one serving day and seem to be working so will keep at it 3 months then lay off one month

splinter · 07-05-2006, 04:15 PM

[qoute]given how cheap mono is, i don't see why not to do the loading stage, its not like its difficult or anything...

people say "CEE is great you don't even have to load!" - big deal, loading is nothing, just means having 4 teaspoons for 5 days... OH NO![/qoute]

heh when using maximuscles then yeah its a big deal as the tub is gone in less then a month.

axalotl2000 · 08-05-2006, 03:06 PM

i would like to know if any of you have taken creatine serum and what results you have got from it. IM a big fan of good quality creatine cheap simple and effective

chalk · 08-05-2006, 03:14 PM

The ones I've seen are quite expensive. I've been happy with the results from creatine monohydrate and CEE so I've not felt the need to spend more than is neccessary on serums.
So, having not tried them I can't tell you how good/bad they are but I do think they are overly expensive and from what I've read that doesn't justify and possible benefits.
I guess it would appeal to people who are too lazy to measure out and mix powdered creatine.
Stick to the basics and save some cash.

Comando Tom · 08-05-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by axalotl2000

i would like to know if any of you have taken creatine serum and what results you have got from it. IM a big fan of good quality creatine cheap simple and effective

Avoid, like bird flu.

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07-05-2006, 12:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
chalk Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 262 Rep Power:	If it's creatine monohydrate, loading phase of 5 days at 20 grams a day (divided into 4 doses) is sufficient for most people. Then a maintainance dose of 5 grams a day. If it's Creatine Ethyl Ester (CEE) no need for loading phase just take a level teaspoon once a day (approx. 3g). Some people feel you should cycle creatine, say 3 months on, one month off. Others feel it's ok to stay on it continuously. Personally, I tend to give my body a break every 3 or 4 months. However you decide to use it, it's one of the safest, most tested and most widely used sports supplements available.

07-05-2006, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
splinter Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,066 Rep Power:	From what I have heard the bulking stage is unecessary. Im sure the body can only absorb only around 6g a day.

07-05-2006, 10:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
chalk Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 262 Rep Power:	True, some people have said that it's possible to start at the maintainance dose but this takes longer for the muscle to become saturated. Haven't actually read that the body can only absorb 6g a day, but I'm not an expert on the field. Here's a link I found based on some doctor's studies. It also has a calculator to workout your loading phase and maintanance requirements depending on your weight. Could save you some money. http://www.creatinesideeffects.info/...h-creatine.htm

07-05-2006, 02:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
cypriotsid Under Construction Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12 Rep Power:	hi all did 4 days now on one serving day and seem to be working so will keep at it 3 months then lay off one month

07-05-2006, 04:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
splinter Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,066 Rep Power:	[qoute]given how cheap mono is, i don't see why not to do the loading stage, its not like its difficult or anything... people say "CEE is great you don't even have to load!" - big deal, loading is nothing, just means having 4 teaspoons for 5 days... OH NO![/qoute] heh when using maximuscles then yeah its a big deal as the tub is gone in less then a month.

08-05-2006, 03:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
axalotl2000 Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 202 Rep Power:	i would like to know if any of you have taken creatine serum and what results you have got from it. IM a big fan of good quality creatine cheap simple and effective

08-05-2006, 03:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
chalk Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 262 Rep Power:	The ones I've seen are quite expensive. I've been happy with the results from creatine monohydrate and CEE so I've not felt the need to spend more than is neccessary on serums. So, having not tried them I can't tell you how good/bad they are but I do think they are overly expensive and from what I've read that doesn't justify and possible benefits. I guess it would appeal to people who are too lazy to measure out and mix powdered creatine. Stick to the basics and save some cash.