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I have a creatine question

Fire-Medic Posts: 5 Joined: 2004/05/04	2004/08/28, 05:36 PM I have started taking creatine recently,but starting this week i'm having to start a three day split workout due to work,should i still take my creatine everyday,and then take my two weeks off like normal,thanks for anyone that can help:)
fsdsk Posts: 959 Joined: 2003/11/30	2004/08/28, 05:40 PM You may get different thoughts on this, but I take creatine everyday even on my days off. Make sure you are drinking tons of water. Good Luck!
Fire-Medic Posts: 5 Joined: 2004/05/04	2004/08/28, 06:00 PM can i mix my creatine with my postworkout syntrax protein drink
oscarg Posts: 198 Joined: 2004/04/05	2004/08/28, 07:13 PM You can, but better that your didn't, reason being the creatine and protein together kinda takes the creatine effect out or something like that. Better to start with your protein asap, then follow with a creatine mix 15 min later. I prefer only on W/O days, but the creatine i use suggests that.
davisp Posts: 313 Joined: 2002/10/26	2004/08/28, 07:18 PM fire-medic, For best results, take the creatine with simple carbs. If you are doing an insulin spike for your PWO shake with protein and maltodextrin/dextrose then take your creatine (with water) about 20 minutes into drinking your PWO shake. On off days, drink with just water. Save your insulin sensitivity for PWO only. -------------- Seeking out motivation does not motivate you to seek out results. - Paul Post mark - AugustWW - Post mark
fsdsk Posts: 959 Joined: 2003/11/30	2004/08/28, 07:30 PM creatine breaks down very quickly. Do not mix it with your shake.
pimple Posts: 490 Joined: 2003/07/08	2004/08/29, 12:59 PM i know this has been said before, but what's the best time to take it on your off days? i hear breakfast is the best time, but if that's the case, do i just take it on an empty stomach or what? today (day off) i had half a glass of orange juice first thing, then the creatine after 5 minutes... then about five minutes later i had my actual breakfast... thanks... -------------- :: http://www.mvhsbreakers.com ::
davisp Posts: 313 Joined: 2002/10/26	2004/08/29, 03:40 PM My opinion is to take the creatine first thing in the morning on off days on an empty stomach. -------------- Seeking out motivation does not motivate you to seek out results. - Paul Post mark - AugustWW - Post mark
pimple Posts: 490 Joined: 2003/07/08	2004/08/30, 11:33 PM thanks... oh, then how long do i wait before i eat my breakfast after i've taken the creatine? -------------- :: http://www.mvhsbreakers.com ::
frayes Posts: 3 Joined: 2004/09/01	2004/09/03, 01:01 AM creatine is for building muscle mass. I dont know of any women that would want that ..
fsdsk Posts: 959 Joined: 2003/11/30	2004/09/05, 07:56 PM I wait about 1/2 hr before eating.
authentic Posts: 2 Joined: 2004/08/13	2004/09/08, 08:37 AM I have two creatine questions 1. How much creatine shall I take per day? (I know many of you guys take 10g a day, but I use promax, and they say only 2g per day, and if you take more you should first ask a doctor for permission :surprised: ) 2. When is the best time to take it? (before training? after training? split?)
nutritionworks Posts: 66 Joined: 2004/09/18	2004/09/25, 11:54 PM Message deleted by moderator due to unsuitable content for this board.