Creatine, do YOU use it?

Big Hock · #1 (**permalink**) 09-13-2002, 06:30 PM

Do you use creatine? If so do you use Powder or Capsule? Also what is your daily intake.

superman1975 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-13-2002, 06:37 PM

i did but don't now

rj420 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-13-2002, 07:16 PM

Yup, I use it when off cycle most of the time, and definitely for post-cycle recovery as well as glutamine.

Statix · #4 (**permalink**) 09-13-2002, 08:11 PM

i've tried just about every form of it and have never gotten anything out of it...i even have recently tried using the kre-alkalyn form of it and i still didn't get anything from it other than getting nauseated

BIGKIWI · #5 (**permalink**) 09-14-2002, 12:37 AM

using 3 forms at the moment and seem to be getting good results, synthevol 2 EAS stuff with glutamine etc, kre-akylin , and sub lingual as well everything seems bigger fuller than ever been and holding stuff all water

BigWil · #6 (**permalink**) 09-14-2002, 04:59 AM

I used to use it but do not anymore because it gives me a stomach ache. I did get good results with it though. My favorite was phosphagen HP.

Big Hock · #7 (**permalink**) 09-17-2002, 03:14 PM

Wow only 5 people with an opinion on creatine. Glad we are all contributing to the board.

MikeS · #8 (**permalink**) 09-17-2002, 05:40 PM

I'll add to that DESPITE the tone of the last post.
I use when off cycle. 15g a day straight through. I start a week or 2 before I go off, continue about 2wks into next cycle. It definately works for me, but nothing earth shattering. /t\

Big Hock · #9 (**permalink**) 09-17-2002, 06:15 PM

Not trying to give any 'tude but damn bro this is my favorite board and I guess I expect a bit more.

BigDave · #10 (**permalink**) 09-21-2002, 03:02 PM

i used to use for a long while, but the amount of gain i was getting from it was hardly worth the amount i paid for it!! i got powdered monohydrate. was on about 10g+ as maintenance but a fair bit more for loading. personally i reckon the best would be the serum that actually gets to where u need it.

-Dave

nightdemn · #11 (**permalink**) 09-21-2002, 08:13 PM

I bought a seven pound container of cell-tech creatine and did 20-30g per day. I gained 7 solid pounds from it and and did not loose a pound after the cycle. I only did it for 5 weeks though. I can't imagine the pumps in the gym if I cycled the creatine with test and eq.

fitnessbuff · #12 (**permalink**) 09-22-2002, 12:41 AM

i use it mostly when im on slin , hell phuckin ya! Those two combos rock!/;

Metal Machine · #13 (**permalink**) 09-22-2002, 04:21 AM

I get nothing out of it. Boring...

ken69dahl · #14 (**permalink**) 09-23-2002, 02:20 AM

I take about 15-20g ed, on or off cycle!

bigassdelts · #15 (**permalink**) 09-23-2002, 03:02 AM

GET NOTHING OUT OF IT . I THINK IT IS A WASTE TO TAKE BECAUSE YOU GET IF FROM RED BEEF AND CHICKEN ,THEREFORE ANYTHING MORE THAN 3 GRAMS YOU PISS OUT .THINK ABOUT IT YOU HAVE TO DRINK A LOT OF H20 OR YOU WILL CRAMP UP LIKE CRAZY ,YOU EXCRETE LOTS OF NUTRIENTS THRU URINE GUESS WHAT GOES WITH IT .IT IS THE KIDNEYS JOB TO GET RID OF creatine BECAUSE IN EXCESS IS DANGEROUS ,SO YOU GUYS TAKING IN 15-30 GRAMS ED YOUR KIDNEYS ARE WORKING TWO HARD SO YOU BETTER UP THE CRANBERRY EXTRACT . IT IS ALL H2O WATER .SO THE SOLUTION IS MORE protein AND PUSH glutamine. BY THE WAY I AM A MEDICAL LAB TECH.

Big Hock · #16 (**permalink**) 09-23-2002, 04:39 AM

Great Info BigAssDelts!

cobra333 · #17 (**permalink**) 09-24-2002, 03:53 AM

the stuff is good . but damn all that water you feel bloated. damn water lol

bigpoppapete · #18 (**permalink**) 09-25-2002, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigassdelts
GET NOTHING OUT OF IT . I THINK IT IS A WASTE TO TAKE BECAUSE YOU GET IF FROM RED BEEF AND CHICKEN ,THEREFORE ANYTHING MORE THAN 3 GRAMS YOU PISS OUT .THINK ABOUT IT YOU HAVE TO DRINK A LOT OF H20 OR YOU WILL CRAMP UP LIKE CRAZY ,YOU EXCRETE LOTS OF NUTRIENTS THRU URINE GUESS WHAT GOES WITH IT .IT IS THE KIDNEYS JOB TO GET RID OF creatine BECAUSE IN EXCESS IS DANGEROUS ,SO YOU GUYS TAKING IN 15-30 GRAMS ED YOUR KIDNEYS ARE WORKING TWO HARD SO YOU BETTER UP THE CRANBERRY EXTRACT . IT IS ALL H2O WATER .SO THE SOLUTION IS MORE protein AND PUSH glutamine. BY THE WAY I AM A MEDICAL LAB TECH.

I think you had the CAPITAL LOCK ON-/

bigpoppapete · #19 (**permalink**) 09-25-2002, 02:36 AM

Oh ya, I use creatine most of the time at about 10 g's a day. It is one of the only things to give me a good pump during a workout?)

oldsalt · #20 (**permalink**) 10-03-2002, 08:00 PM

I started using it a month ago. Honestly, I cannot tell if it does anything or not. I scoured the web looking for info. There are just as many pros as cons IMHO. Dave Draper uses it and I respect him a great deal. I don't think that he has a vested interest in it, so I am trying it. I must admit that my recovery times and DOMS are down to a minimum. Bottom line is - I am not sure, but I am trying it out anyway.

Anyone have any luck with L-glutamine? Have you seen any noticeable results? Apparently it is supposed to slow or stop catabolism. It is a bit pricey like creatine and I hate to shell out the $$$ and get little to no results (similar to creatine...)