Comments on: When And How To Take Creatine https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/ free workouts to build muscle & lose fat fast Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:27:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Jay https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75514 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:59:27 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75514 Mark,

I your opinion, is Creapure about the best and most effective brand?
I’ve tried many types and the texture varies greatly.
Just started my new Creapure jug and it is much more soluble and easier to drink.
I’d live to stick with this one if it’s really the top of the heap as far as creatine goes.
Thanks,

Jay

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75513 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 19:41:33 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75513 In reply to Matt.

@Matt. Just make sure you cycle it as indicated in the article, and take no more than 5g. Not cycling and taking too much will cause you to not respond after a while.

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75512 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 19:39:33 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75512 @Gasen. That’s new to me, buddy. You sure it’s the creatine. Buy a creatine on it’s own, not mixed with other ingredients. And try creapure.

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75511 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 19:38:19 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75511 @pankaj. Yes, unless there is creatine in the pre-workout. But you should make your own pre-workout and take creatine after training. Here is my homemade pre-workout formula https://musclehack.com/cheapest-no-xplode-ever-how-to-make-your-own/

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75510 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 19:36:12 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75510 @Rex. I haven’t read any proper research on creatine HCL, to be honest. But since we know mono works, why risk it with anything else?
You should read my post on bloating here https://musclehack.com/will-taking-creatine-leave-you-bloated/

]]> By: Matt https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75509 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 19:34:05 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75509 Any tips for creatine non-responders? Years ago creatine seemed to work. But no longer. I do eat a lot of red meat so that leads me to think I have enough in my system that supplementing doesn’t make a difference. Thoughts?

]]> By: Jay https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75508 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:05:40 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75508 Mark,
Thanks for the creatine tips… It’s really made a difference in my strength gains!

]]> By: Gasen https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75507 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:24:14 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75507 Hi Mark

Very interesting read.

Unfortunately for me, i seem to have a sensitivity or allergy to creatine. Whenever i try to take it, I get large itchy bumps all over my body.

have you ever come across this? any ideas how to overcome this? i have a very large bag of unused creatine mono… lol

Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.

many thanks

]]> By: pankaj singla https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75506 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 14:56:00 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75506 I m very confused between pre-workout and creatine….if I m using pre-workout then is it beneficial to use creatine. ???

]]> By: Rex Studebaker https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75505 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:44:22 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75505 Mark,
What s your thoughts on taking Creatine HCl like (Creacore) verses monohydrate? when I take monohydrate I always feel bloated from holding water weight. Can you obtain the same results.

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75504 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 10:08:01 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75504 @Sean. That’s another hotly debated subject. The research I’ve read would suggest that regular caffeine intake (daily) can negatively impact creatine levels inside muscles (meaning you get weaker). But if it’s a one-off, it’s fine and can actually be beneficial.

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75503 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 10:06:14 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75503 @Duncan. Creatine is not a pre-workout supplement. After a workout, when you’ve used up some of your creatine phosphate stores in the muscle, your body is primed for the intake of creatine. So this is the best time to take it. With creatine all you want to do is reach saturation levels and keep it there. It is not a type of “fuel” to be taken like a pre-workout supplement; it doesn’t work like that. Take it with your whey after training.

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75502 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 10:02:27 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75502 @Ronald. Whey protein will stimulate an insulin response. You’d be better off getting your protein from solid food. It still stimulates an increase in insulin, but to a much lesser degree.

]]> By: Pablo https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75501 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:41:05 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75501 Thanks for sharing your knowledge. What about hydro creatine? Is it worth taking?

]]> By: Sean https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75500 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 21:45:07 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75500 Cheers Mark, good article.
Is it ok to take caffeine while on creatine? I take caffeine pre-workout, but the creatine mono I’m on says to avoid taking caffeine and creatine together on the packet.
Thanks in advance.

]]> By: duncan https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75499 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 20:15:22 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75499 Hi , why take creatine after workout and not before

]]> By: ronald https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75498 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 18:22:39 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75498 HI
ALL THE COMMENTS THAT I HAVE READ, NON GIVE ANY INFORMATION ON PROTEIN WHEN ONE IS A TYPE 2 DIABETIC. IS THERE ANY INFORMATION OUT THERE?
BEST REGARDS.
RON SMITH.

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75497 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 18:01:33 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75497 @Nick. I am compiling a page of reasons why people should use THT training. Can I use your comment in it?
@amit. Does that mean you can’t have whey? I just have my creatine with my whey.
@Abhishek. Method 1, just out of convenience.

]]> By: Abhishek https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75496 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:53:42 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75496 Thanks for this article Mark… I think 2 process is better….. Which 1 you recommend?

]]> By: Nick https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75495 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:39:24 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75495 I’ve been working out for years trying different methods to pack on the muscle… The only time I actually gained muscle, got stronger, and just looked and felt better, was doing the THT routine. By far the best muscle building regiments. Thanks for all the help man!

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75494 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:36:24 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75494 @Rob. Thanks. Yes it’s good to have the option to switch it up when life gets in the road.

]]> By: amit https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75493 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:36:15 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75493 i have lastose problem(means i can’t digest direct milk intake)
i take samll dose 2-3 day a week
Question – can i take creatine with water or juice or with corn flakes

]]> By: Mark McManus https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75492 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:22:11 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75492 @Zipper. Many thanks, pal 😀

]]> By: Zipper https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75491 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:21:19 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75491 Excellent article Mark and a great refresher! This bares repeating because we are bombarded with what’s supposed to be “better” with all the marketing geared at us with lies and moneymaking tactics. It’s the few like you that give a shit to inform what’s what. I tip my hat to you bro. Excellent as always my man. Keep it up.

]]> By: Rob https://musclehack.com/when-and-how-to-take-creatine/#comment-75490 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:12:37 +0000 https://musclehack.com/?p=8798#comment-75490 Great reinforcement on the foundation of creatine cycling, Mark! Both methods (traditional and 3-on-3-off) are great for your situation. If you have a long weekend trip or have any reason that taking creatine might not be convenient, the 20g at 3-on-3-off is fantastic. Otherwise, it’s nice to have your usual 5g a day.

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