Creatine before rugby?

[chainlinkkid]

[FONT=&quot]My friend is wondering if it would be a good idea or if there are any benefits from taking creatine monohydrate before a rugby match. Any input would be greatly appreciated.[/FONT]

 

[SteveMobsterG]

It's better for the training for rugby than a match

 

[stevesmi]

the truth is mono creatine isn't 100% water soluble.. so it can get into your intestines and cause bloating.. so i would NOT use mono creatine.. use HCL

 

[Fella Finn]

the truth is mono creatine isn't 100% water soluble.. so it can get into your intestines and cause bloating.. so i would NOT use mono creatine.. use HCL

How is HCL any better?

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Apparently better at uptake. I have no issues with mono so it's not a problem

 

[RoySimpson]

I would take creatine 2-3 hours before physical assertion.

 

[stevesmi]

How is HCL any better?

it is water soluble so it won't get stuck in the intestines.

when you mix with water you can tell how water soluble it is

 

[cbbram]

Not really sure to be honest. Doesn't hurt to try.

 

[Tazz]

Test it out, no risk in doing so.

 

[RickRock13]

[FONT=&quot]My friend is wondering if it would be a good idea or if there are any benefits from taking creatine monohydrate before a rugby match. Any input would be greatly appreciated.[/FONT]

The timing before a match doesn't make a difference. Just take creatine mono daily to keep it saturated in your muscle cells