O ozafer New member Feb 12, 2026 #1 I'm looking to do something a little different and add some creatine to my protein shakes. Has anyone tried that before and is that a wise decision? Or do you think I should stick to keeping creatine separate and just adding it to my water?
I'm looking to do something a little different and add some creatine to my protein shakes. Has anyone tried that before and is that a wise decision? Or do you think I should stick to keeping creatine separate and just adding it to my water?
Ulter Chairman Member Elite Moderator Chairman Member EF VIP EF Logger Feb 12, 2026 #2 Creatine is a fantastic supplement. It's very safe. Don't let anyone convince you otherwise.
ROIDDERS MVP Chairman Member EF VIP EF Logger Feb 12, 2026 #3 Bros, 5 g a day of creatine is all you need. That's a good option. You can run it solo or mix it up.
JasonPriest Moderator Moderator Feb 12, 2026 #4 A lot of people will use creatine in their protein shake. It's a very common thing that we see out there so you can definitely do it.
A lot of people will use creatine in their protein shake. It's a very common thing that we see out there so you can definitely do it.
ROIDDERS MVP Chairman Member EF VIP EF Logger Feb 13, 2026 #5 You don't want to run too much creatine. You'll end up with stomachache, inflammation, and diarrhea even. You want to run it no more than 5 g a day.
You don't want to run too much creatine. You'll end up with stomachache, inflammation, and diarrhea even. You want to run it no more than 5 g a day.
2Thick Elite Mentor Platinum EF Logger Feb 13, 2026 #6 There's different types of creatine. I would recommend just plain mono. It's cheap and it does the trick.
There's different types of creatine. I would recommend just plain mono. It's cheap and it does the trick.