Creatine post-workout

[JOKER47]

There was a thread earlier that discussed timing of taking creatine. The general concesus was to take a dose post workout as opposed to pre-workout.

My question is this: I have creatine in capsules. I think the previous thread was talking about the normal powder. I am guessing that being in capsules it would take a little longer to get into my system. Should I still take the dose post workout? Or perhaps pre-workout because of the capsules?

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,
Joker

 

[diamonddiceclay]

take it 3 x a day w/ meals

 

[JOKER47]

diamonddiceclay

I work out in the evening. Should I take my last dose before I work out, or after?

Thanks,
Joker

 

[supertraps]

BUMP

I work out at night too. Same Question?

 

[diamonddiceclay]

Re: diamonddiceclay

I work out in the evening. Should I take my last dose before I work out, or after?

Thanks,
Joker

probably after the workout with a high protein meal

 

[JOKER47]

Thanks DDC.

One last Q, you don't think the fact that the creatine is in capsules will make much difference in the time it takes to get into my system? Or, is it irrelevent?


Thanks for the replys,
Joker

 

[diamonddiceclay]

I use capsules-I don't think it matters what form it's in

 

[T Bone]

If it's a gelitin capsule, it only takes a few minutes to disolve and powder is in your belly.

 

[daveyboy]

I usually do both. I take creatine seum ~1/2 hr before I workout then take the creatine powder right after I'm finished. Usually mix the powder with Carbo Force or something similar.

DB