Creatine

**bdad** · 01-02-2013, 07:34 PM

Anyone using it? If so do you use it while on?

**bugse2342** · 01-02-2013, 08:33 PM

It's a the corner stone of my supplements. While I am on and off. I normally take 5g(caps) in am and mix 5g powder of creatine monohydrate with post workout shake.

**Dirtydude** · 01-02-2013, 08:59 PM

I reserve creatine for pct and beyond as I've found I don't shed water as drastically if I began a heavy loading protocol. There is some debate as to the efficacy of loading, I utilize heavy loading though. I feel I can adapt to my strength gains and swear i feel less pain in my elbows!

**Racelife** · 01-02-2013, 11:49 PM

Nice info and POV bros

**Greenegorilla2** · 01-03-2013, 01:05 AM

I always run it as well! Good shit!

**gator-mclusky** · 01-03-2013, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by Dirtydude

I reserve creatine for pct and beyond as I've found I don't shed water as drastically if I began a heavy loading protocol. There is some debate as to the efficacy of loading, I utilize heavy loading though. I feel I can adapt to my strength gains and swear i feel less pain in my elbows!

I agree. I havent used it in yrs but coming off this last cycle Ive used it and it makes a helluva difference in keeping gains. I firmly believe in "loading phase" It certainly helps me when I'm "off" cycle!!!!!!

gtr

**mfdvr** · 01-03-2013, 06:01 PM

I load 20 grams a day for a week or so, then 5-10 grams daily after workouts of creatine mono. Adds a rep or two to sets, makes muscles a little fuller but does give a little bloat. I'll use it for upcomcing pct.

**dogsoldier** · 01-03-2013, 06:17 PM

Nice to meet everyone. There is no reason to load creatine. Just take the 5-10 grams consistently and you will be up to grade within a week. I can not remember where I read this, but your body can not absorb 20 grams of creatine in one shot. You just pee it out. Your choice.

**mfdvr** · 01-03-2013, 06:24 PM

Yeah, they probably just recommend that to sell more creatine:-) I've always done it cause I figure you can get 1000 grams of mono for cheap by the tub.

**fonz** · 01-04-2013, 01:31 AM

I've always used the micronized because it seems to dissolve a little better. I've only used it on cycle while taking anavar trying to increase strength. there is supposed to be a synergy when taking var and creatine together. I stuck with 5g/day. I have loaded before but seem to hold more water when doing so.