creatine usage questions

[rmt99e]

I know alot about creatine but i just want to double check about some taking questions. Is it okay if i only take it on days i go to the gym? off-days its okay not to take it? and i think im going to take my serving before lifting, but ive also heard half before and half after works

thanx

 

[Lifterforlife]

I would take it on off days also. I do not know if you are thinking Monohydrate or CEE, but still, off days it should be taken also. Mono by many standards requires a loading phase, some agree, some don't. I am in the loading phase camp myself. Tried and true.

I am also a fan of pre workout, as I am a firm believer that increase blood flow will help uptake of creatine to the muscles. If you can afford it(mono I am talkking here), take it both pre and post.

If doing CEE, divided doses of 3 gr. during the day should work fine. Say 3 gr. prior, and then 6 hrs. or so later 3 more gr. Most containers will specify somewhat their recommendations.

 

[rmt99e]

I would take it on off days also. I do not know if you are thinking Monohydrate or CEE, but still, off days it should be taken also. Mono by many standards requires a loading phase, some agree, some don't. I am in the loading phase camp myself. Tried and true.

I am also a fan of pre workout, as I am a firm believer that increase blood flow will help uptake of creatine to the muscles. If you can afford it(mono I am talkking here), take it both pre and post.

If doing CEE, divided doses of 3 gr. during the day should work fine. Say 3 gr. prior, and then 6 hrs. or so later 3 more gr. Most containers will specify somewhat their recommendations.

I have pureCEE

 

[Steve A]

I had capsules and I took 3 before and 3 after and yes, I still took them on my day's off. I think it's a good idea...

 

[rmt99e]

ok, my dosage is 4 since its 1 per 40lbs of weight.. I might split 2 before and 2 after but i see taking it before making more sense than after. prove me wrong if you want