Thread: Creatine, does anyone take it?

I've taken it for years. It's more something I notice when I've run out or been on holiday for a few weeks and haven't been taking it - I'll feel weaker and slower. As far as brands go just go for pure creatine monohydrate, ideally the creapure form which is made in Germany rather than China, in which case it doesn't really matter what brand - just hunt around for the best price. I won't pay any ...

Thanks ninearms. More questions though: How and when do you take it for maximal effectiveness?

Teaspoon a day (approx 5g), post workout on training days, anytime on non training days. _________________ "Poor form in the gym is caused by insufficient yelling" - Mark Rippetoe

At least half of the VF people use it but are too lazy to reply. I've been using it for ... 2 years I guess. 5 grams a day and off you go. No noticeable sideeffects, just a slight increase in strength and a sensible increase in endurance. _________________ More popular than a chocolate cunnilingus machine!

so...is it worth taking it? what do you people say? _________________ "anti-german" for dummies please spell me : x : honestly, stop the vegan-snuff-video-madness!

Well, both ninearms and XkillerX ARE saying it's worth it. I've only been weightlifting since April '09. I've not taken it, but now that I've settled into my 5x5 plan pretty well, I'm going to give it a try for a little boost. just ordered some Creapure _________________ The White Pig Bed & Breakfast

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...yes? _________________ "anti-german" for dummies please spell me : x : honestly, stop the vegan-snuff-video-madness!

First time I took it I got massive (like 5kg gains) that was with loading. Every other time I took it, I did not load and did not have any massive gains. Just loading up with the some from the Vegan Cults stash, not sure what it is cut with as it has a soapy taste.

Baldy now deep fries his creatine, he's just not disclosing it as he wants THE EDGE in his first strongman comp. _________________ Melbourne Vegan Strength | www.veganstrength.org