HCL will probably fix that issue, but I'd recommend you to try the 'Creapure' (Ultrapure) too.RubbaDubba1 said:
It's a more premium version of monohydrate but not as expensive as HCL.
Anyone take creatine?
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It's a more premium version of monohydrate but not as expensive as HCL.
Yes, it's a bit more weight on the scale, but who cares... We're trying to lose fat here, not weight.lastresort said:
IMHO the water weight keeps you from looking 'deflated'.
Was taking regularly but was messing with my bloods when it came to kidney function so gave it a break. Might start it up after next bloods are done.
It certainly adds water weight to muscle which is quickly lost when you stop. Make sure you nailing your electrolytes if on GLP as well
It certainly adds water weight to muscle which is quickly lost when you stop. Make sure you nailing your electrolytes if on GLP as well
for 9 months now. Sometimes I'll take a day off or even a week. 5mg a day, Thorne micronized. This will probably cause you to do a Cystatin C test for your egfr because your creatinine will be high for sure.
I just recently started taking creatine 10g a day and I drink it with electrolytes I drink 5g through the first half of my day and then finish with another 5g to end the day
I take creatine in the morning with whey protein. It helps maintain muscle while losing weight with Tirz. I definitely noticed it.Clavicular said:
I have been taking creatine on and off for years. I find that products that use 100% creapure do not upset my stomach as much. Ironically very little upsets my stomach with exception of regular creatine monohydrate. I usually don't buy into the hype of some more expensive alternative, but creapure products do not bloat me or cause upset stomach.
I've been taking it for about two years. When I first started, I noticed faster recovery between sets and a slight increase in strength maybe around 5–10%, depending on the lift. At this point, it's just part of my routine, so I'd probably have to stop taking it for a while to see whether it's still making a noticeable difference.
I take 3 g daily. If ur aiming for cognitive benefits, I would look into taking 10–15 g per day
I take 3 g daily. If ur aiming for cognitive benefits, I would look into taking 10–15 g per day
I started using 3g daily 3 months ago, mixing it in my breakfast greek yoghurt, in the last 3 months my weight is stable (I am using reta 5mg every 5 days) but my lean mass has increased about 2 Kg. I think that creatine has doing its job in addition to the crossfit traing.
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5g of monohydrate every morning with a shot of water. I figure any extra beyond that will come from my food. It's been helping with recovery time on lift days and not feeling as sore on the following days.
about 15 gms daily with a 75gm protein shake. You do you and figure out how it best fits into your life with your system and how your system copes with it as far as stomach issues, etc.Clavicular said:
Been using it for 25 plus years, btw. Only in the last year or so did I go over the 5-6 gms daily mark however.
I take 10mg a day. Don’t think I really notice a difference either in my weightlifting or my cardio. I guess I just hope it’s doing something at this point.
Take it with my preworkout generally in the mornings.
Take it with my preworkout generally in the mornings.
Started takin 5mg/day about a month ago. Had been losing about 2/lbs a week on Reta but as soon as I started taking creatine I stalled/put on a few lbs. That lasted for about 2 weeks or so and since I've continued the weight loss. I assume it was water weight as my muscles were getting "saturated" but had me frustrated for a bit
I think you’re correct it was feeding your muscles and brain much needed waterTurnus said:
Slowed the scale but will be beneficial long term
At least as far as the info out there shows
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That was my experience on the scale, but DEXA didn't reflect a meaningful change to my lean mass before/after. Had a DEXA the morning of 4/30, started creatine that evening, had my next DEXA on 6/3 showing a .3lb difference. I wouldn't have thought the water weight moving would have been transient like it was when I started TRT back in January.
I loaded at 20g/day for ~10 days and have been cruising at 10g/day. Weight loss since starting creatine has definitely been "weird" compared to my baseline.
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DrPEPr said:
I love the swole look I get after working out when I take the creatine regularly. The looks stays long after the blood pump is gone.
And the fuller look is way better than looking dehydrated and feeling tired. It isn't like it is the 6+ pounds you would retain with Tesa.
When I am hyper focused on getting my daily protein, taking 5mg of creatine in every protein shake, and taking the NAD+ and MOTS-c, my PRs go up fast. It isn't easy when you are taking appetite suppressants. I have to set timers to remind me to eat and drink.
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I'll sometimes add 5mg to my Hyde pre-workout, then another 5mg in my post workout protein shake. Then sometimes another 5 in my collagen drink. I like to spread it out so I don't get any of the side effects of nausea.
Just make sure it's 100% crowtein and should be good to goFunkyOtter said:
I don’t know anyone who trains that isn’t taking creatine. I’ve been taking it since I was 15 years old for all of the many proven reasons.Clavicular said:
That is why I stopped taking it. Once I get to my goal weight, I will start it again. I need all the help I can get with my brain.Turnus said:
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