Creatine Questions

[hoser]

I am getting mixed opinions from different people. Should I be taking creatine everyday or just work out days? and all year around or take it for approximately 2 months then take a 1 month break. Also i have heard it can be hard on your liver is this true? Should i be taking milk thistle? And ive also heard i should do a loading phase of 10grams for the first week, the cut down to 5grams.

thanks.

[Talo]

I would take it everyday .

No need for a loading phase or milk thystle.

Personally I feel that the body needs a break from all supplements.

[ubcpower]

everyday

[Canadian Protein.com]

I am getting mixed opinions from different people. Should I be taking creatine everyday or just work out days? and all year around or take it for approximately 2 months then take a 1 month break. Also i have heard it can be hard on your liver is this true? Should i be taking milk thistle? And ive also heard i should do a loading phase of 10grams for the first week, the cut down to 5grams.

thanks.

100% everyday!

[juced_porkchop]

every day. i useASGT pre-WO (it hase soem creatine in it) then postal well PostWO wich hase more creatine.
on non workout days i add 2-3g creatine 2X a day to my protein drinks.

[Sean Summers]

Before and after workout. No need to load but some guys like the immediate weight gain when they load mono - think of it as front-loading. Always good to give your body a break or switch brands. Stay away from milk thistle. No need for liver protection on creatine. If you want liver protection pick up Liv-52.
SS

[rated_rko]

everyday no need to take any off

[JMP]

Has anyone used Muscle Tech's Creakick ? Is this product any good ?

[juced_porkchop]

if its from GNC save yourmoney man. alot of good sponsors right here.

[JMP]

How many g's are you taking per day ?

[azfar]

Guys regarding creatine i have concern .. i knw how you suppose to drink litres of water when you take creatine thats what am doing im drinkin app. 3-4 litres a day and i m going to washroom frequently... my frnds said that this is really dangerous drinkin too much water it can fill in your lungs or your kidneys can get damage by drinking too much water. :S im kinda confused and scared.

[azfar]

i researched on google too and i actually found some articles sayin how drinkin to much water can be dangerous

[wan2lrn]

3-4 litres is not a hell of a lot. Presently I am drinking 5-6 litres per day and only doing cardio. When I am back in the weightroom I will increase this amount.

[azfar]

yea but me going too frequently in the washroom specially when i travel alot ... for hours it doesnt seem normal lol..

[macka]

yea but me going too frequently in the washroom specially when i travel alot ... for hours it doesnt seem normal lol..

Your body takes time to adjust to the intake. You will eventually get a camel bladder LOL.

[azfar]

Your body takes time to adjust to the intake. You will eventually get a camel bladder LOL.

LOL ... i see .. welll i think it was bad idea to take creatine before my date..... on date i felt that im on date with washroom not with the girl :$

[Zylo]

I take 5g of Creatine per day usually in the morning or after a workout, I switch it up and just depends when it's convenient. I don't really stress about when.. I just take it. I don't bother "loading" or whatever...

I usually use it for a month or two then take a break.

I don't like the flavoured stuff with crap mixed in... I just buy the pure powder.


if its from GNC save yourmoney man. alot of good sponsors right here.

Agreed.

[Scrilla]

Must be consistent with Creatine. I choose Green MAG