When to take creatine?

[perryscoon]

Pre-workout?

Post-workout?

Anytime?

 

[ScMc]

I dont think it matters but I take it before I workout usually.

 

[rikishi]

Taking it post without with high GI carbs drives the creatine into muscle cells.

 

[joe d]

Taking it post without with high GI carbs drives the creatine into muscle cells.

this is the best time to do it. yor muscles will obsorb more of it and faster right after you w/o a high amount of simple carbs makes it even better. i also add about 40g protein and glutamine and drink it on my way home.

 

[Domimar]

i take it upon wakenung with orange juice or grape juice, and post workout w grape juice or some kind of high simple carb drink.

 

[cal62887]

Taken with carbs or WPH since the CTP (creatine trans protein) does the shuttling of Cr. The CTP is stimulated by insulin response which can be triggered by simple carbs or fast acting Hydrosylate. Don't worry about the acidic levels of whatever you're taking the Cr with. The acid in your stomach is stronger than anything you'll be drinking.


The most important thing is that you take it regularly and stay hydrated throughout the day.

 

[Berto2]

i take it upon wakenung with orange juice or grape juice, and post workout w grape juice or some kind of high simple carb drink.

Agreed. Take half of your dosages at these times, when uptake is highest (morning on empty stomach and post-workout).