Creatine when "cutting"- Experts only please

[halfcenturian]

This question may be self evident, but I have guessed wrong enough that I wanted some expert opinions/answers.

Creatine, as we all know, is a cell volumizer. Primarily by bringing and holding water and nutrients in the muscle.
So when we "cut" do we want to go off creatine. My guess is yes. What's the right answer and why?

 

[OMEGA]

No We Do not go off

If anything you want to keep endogenous ATP levels high, not only for ergogenic aid, but also for muscle fullness, and as you noted hydration and nutrients

A daily maintenance dose or EOD day dose is in order

 

[the_alcatraz]

No We Do not go off

If anything you want to keep endogenous ATP levels high, not only for ergogenic aid, but also for muscle fullness, and as you noted hydration and nutrients

A daily maintenance dose or EOD day dose is in order

Tbh, I've tried to stay on creatine while "cutting" but I have always maintained a bloat when I'm on creatine. Yes ATP levels are great and lots of energy, but the bloat is evident and the muscles feel soft.

What do you recommend bro?

 

[OMEGA]

Tbh, I've tried to stay on creatine while "cutting" but I have always maintained a bloat when I'm on creatine. Yes ATP levels are great and lots of energy, but the bloat is evident and the muscles feel soft.

What do you recommend bro?

POST workout or Cardio and ONLY once per day

The likely hood Of edema like symptoms if taken POST is nill or alot less

Also might want use MCC, CEE, or Krealklyn

 

[the_alcatraz]

POST workout or Cardio and ONLY once per day

The likely hood Of edema like symptoms if taken POST is nill or alot less

Also might want use MCC, CEE, or Krealklyn

Hmm....what I actually did was take it pre-workout only when I was cutting, thinking it would keep me energized, since my blood sugar levels were likely low...will switch into post workout only and try it out next time I'm cutting.

Will the above mentioned supplements decrease the beneficial effects of creatine, i.e. water to the muscle, strength increase, etc..?

 

[Mavafanculo]

some of the bloat you see is from the delivery vehicle dextrose -

If you use kre-alkalyn as omega mentioned or some of the other enhanced uptake no insulin required formulations, or even some of the new micronized creatine, you should get the ATP benefits without the spillover

 

[the_alcatraz]

some of the bloat you see is from the delivery vehicle dextrose -

If you use kre-alkalyn as omega mentioned or some of the other enhanced uptake no insulin required formulations, or even some of the new micronized creatine, you should get the ATP benefits without the spillover

I used micronized creatine and I still get the bloat. Huge bloat. It's fake size basically. I will give the kre-alkalyn a try next time I use creatine.

 

[GUARDIAN]

I am currently dieting. I recently switched to KA and I am in love with the stuff. All that bloat & diarrhea are gone! It has helped me keep my strength and a few exercises have gone up even though I am on reduced calorie and doing cardio.

 

[halfcenturian]

No We Do not go off

If anything you want to keep endogenous ATP levels high, not only for ergogenic aid, but also for muscle fullness, and as you noted hydration and nutrients

A daily maintenance dose or EOD day dose is in order

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An old dog has learned a new trick. Your comments make sense.
I was thinking in just one dimension, WATER WEIGHT only.
I use CEE. Will get some KA... I only bloat on Cre Monohydrate Which I don't use anymore.
- Thanks Gentlemen.

 

[needtogetarmy]

Tbh, I've tried to stay on creatine while "cutting" but I have always maintained a bloat when I'm on creatine. Yes ATP levels are great and lots of energy, but the bloat is evident and the muscles feel soft.

What do you recommend bro?

Same here. I definitely feel more water retension and also weigh a little more while on creatine.

 

[sopac]

I'm a big fan of KA and I've been cutting for a few weeks....I'm shedding fat so easily oh yeah definitely no bloat.....ever

 

[mikediesel04]

What kind of KA do you recommend? Also how many grams post workout while cutting?

 

[sopac]

What kind of KA do you recommend? Also how many grams post workout while cutting?

I use efx, around 3 grams is good...

 

[mikediesel04]

Is this shit any good? ... http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=YL-1001

 

[sopac]

Is this shit any good? ... http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=YL-1001

I've never used it but I have heard of it, I'm sure its just as good. Give it a try I haven't heard any negative feedback on KA yet.

 

[OMEGA]

some of the bloat you see is from the delivery vehicle dextrose -

not only delivery but also Impurities / Toxins from low Grade products

The creatine that cost nothing are usually the worst materials

 

[jvilma51]

which KA are you all taking I am interested to give it a shot?

 

[bigjd69]

Guys try Kre-Alkalyn 1500 by Sci-Fit. It gets into your bloodstream fast with out breaking down into Creatinine.

 

[jvilma51]

Guys try Kre-Alkalyn 1500 by Sci-Fit. It gets into your bloodstream fast with out breaking down into Creatinine.

great thanks.....i will give it a shot.....

wen do u take it and how many caps.... i kno it will tell me in the bottle lol but i wanna kno wat works for you...

thanks

 

[GUARDIAN]

great thanks.....i will give it a shot.....

wen do u take it and how many caps.... i kno it will tell me in the bottle lol but i wanna kno wat works for you...

thanks

they have a liquid version as well that I like.

1.5grams pre & post workout.

1.5 in the morning & 1.5 in the afternoon/evening on non-workout days.

 

[jvilma51]

they have a liquid version as well that I like.

1.5grams pre & post workout.

1.5 in the morning & 1.5 in the afternoon/evening on non-workout days.

great sounds good ima give it a go....i got a boy at a vshoppe so i can get it for nothing.....

 

[GUARDIAN]

great sounds good ima give it a go....i got a boy at a vshoppe so i can get it for nothing.....

that is where i got mine. it is actually cheaper than CM when u consider the doses of CM u have to take.

 

[perryscoon]

I have gained 5 lbs in the last week from creatine bloat but I don't mind it since I'm just past PCT and had lost a little size.

 

[mikediesel04]

Do you guys take the Kre-Alkalyn even on non lifting days for people that are looking to cut? I plan on taking 1.5g post workout on lifting days. If yes how much and when during the day?

 

[GUARDIAN]

Do you guys take the Kre-Alkalyn even on non lifting days for people that are looking to cut? I plan on taking 1.5g post workout on lifting days. If yes how much and when during the day?

see my post above. i am currently cutting and i take it everyday/

 

[ALIN]

This question may be self evident, but I have guessed wrong enough that I wanted some expert opinions/answers.

Creatine, as we all know, is a cell volumizer. Primarily by bringing and holding water and nutrients in the muscle.
So when we "cut" do we want to go off creatine. My guess is yes. What's the right answer and why?

I like CEE whn cutting