Creatine Question

[jcregs]

I just bought some creatine ('precision enginered' brand) and had a couple of questions. First off, what do you guys generally mix the stuff with (I've heard a lot about dextrose in mixing, but what is a good source of that stuff---plain sugar?)? Also, I know the best time to take it is right after a workout, but I've heard conflicting views about 'loading' creatine (taking it 5 or 6 times a day during the first few days of use). Should I just take the same 5gram dose daily rather than loading first?

What are your opinions on these questions?

-jcregs

 

[mlomker]

I just bought some creatine ('precision enginered' brand) and had a couple of questions.

I've been mixing mine with Apple or Orange juice....I imagine any fruit juice would work great. I'm going to be loading it for a week and then cut back to 2x day for maintenance.

I gained about 4 lbs in the first three days...it definately does something.

 

[blood_drinker]

dextrose can be bought at the www.proteinfactory.com
for $2.69 a pound. If you are gonna spike the insulin with juice, do so with a higher gi juice (grape, watermelon ). Youll get far better results with dextrose and PLENTY of water - all with the creatine post workout.

 

[blood_drinker]

dextrose can be bought at the www.proteinfactory.com
for $2.69 a pound. If you are gonna spike the insulin with juice, do so with a higher gi juice (grape, watermelon ). Youll get far better results with dextrose and PLENTY of water - all with the creatine post workout.(and other times if applicable)

 

[Jeus]

The general consensus of the board is that the loading phase is a rip-off from producers to make more money. It's widely believed that *loading* is a waste and you should just consume 5gr of creatine mixed with juice immidiately after working out.

 

[mlomker]

dextrose can be bought at the www.proteinfactory.com

Thanks for the link...their products look excellent.

 

[manny78]

easy mix it with your favourite juice... 20 mg ED for the first week then 10 mg... Thats what I always did and got some amazing results....if you really wanna get results stack it with Anavar... they were made for each other lol

 

[blood_drinker]

Protein factory is reliable and good , however
supplementdirect.com sells 10lbs @ $11.