creatine

[karde]

I am confused as to when is the best time to take creatine. I hear a lot of things NOT to take it with, like vitamin C. But what is it ok to take it with? food?

 

[riskybiz007]

never heard of not taking it w/ vit. C, i have heard not to take it with acidic juices like OJ and lemon aid.
do a search there's many ways of taking it.

 

[karde]

I have done a search and seen conflicting info. Which is why i am asking again.

 

[gymtime]

When I'm on it, I take it immediately after a workout with a half cup of gatorade or grape juice.

 

[~HOUNDOG~]

how do you load creatine properly?

 

[Jacked Johnson]

Try loading for five days with 20 grams per day. After that, you only need between 5-10 grams a day to maintain your creatine levels. Really it depends on your bodyweight- if you're over 200, I'd recommend at LEAST 10 grams per day following your loading phase. A lot of people say you just excrete it- but for me, I've seen a huge difference when I up my dosage. And what the hell, for how cheap it is nowadays, you can't lose.

 

[gymtime]

Loading is like creatine itself. It works for some but not for others. I've tried it both ways and it makes no difference whether I load or not. But again, that was my own experience. I'd suggest, assuming you'll be cycling it, try it both ways and see what works best for you.