CREATINE and ECA-personal experience

[ctbuffguy]

I know its been said before that the two supposedly cancel each other out--BUT-has anyone ever used the two together and gotten any kind of results?

 

[diamonddiceclay]

eca is for cutting-creatine is for bulking-don't take both together

 

[D00fy]

from my personal experience

i took eca once in a while before lifts and creatine after liftings when i was leaning out...didn't mind the bloatness but did help me maintain some strength

 

[Benzi]

i don't see a problem taking a low dose eca before lifting while on creatine
why exactly do you believe they cancel each other out

 

[Rémy!]

i don't see a problem taking a low dose eca before lifting while on creatine
why exactly do you believe they cancel each other out

Some of it is regarding water retention, Creatine promotes it while ECA stacks antagonize, suck the water out of the muscles.

 

[Benzi]

i'm sure you would have to take a huge amount of ECA for that to be true. I really doubt taking a small doswe of eca before a workout would take away from your creatine gains

 

[augastes_stiranko]

You can take them together with no problem. saying that creatine cannot be taking with caffeine is one of those bodybuilding myths that will never die. If you do alot extensive self-research you will find out that there is not problem with taking them together.

 

[Rémy!]

They can be used together, but one problem with the creatine and ECA mix: creatine can cause a problem if you don't drink plenty of extra water while taking it. Caffeine is a diuretic and makes you lose water. Stimulants in general can cause adrenal gland hyperfunction, which can also cause fluid hydration irregularities. Combining these two supplements can lead to hydration problems if you aren't careful. Regardless of whether you are using creatine or ECA, if you experience muscle cramps or have any symptoms of dehydration, I would stop using them immediately.

 

[Baddogg]

what about this..take eca before workout.. then take creatine/dextrose for post workout.. or possibly taking creatine before you go to bed...what does everyone think?

 

[augastes_stiranko]

what about this..take eca before workout.. then take creatine/dextrose for post workout.. or possibly taking creatine before you go to bed...what does everyone think?

hey bro that's exactly how I do it and it works very well. I take my dymetadrine xtreme 30 min to 1 hour before my workout and immediately after my workout I take my cell-tech and get great results.