I'm a huge fan of Hydrochloride creatine. Every since I switched over to it instead of one of the others I've noticed a big difference in stomach bloating and water retention. And when it comes to performance in the gym it helped me out noticeably at first but now I don't feel it so much but the same thing happened with the monohydrate. Also I just wanted to say that really appreciate you posting these videos. Out of all of these information videos I've seen so far yours are by far the best when it comes to the information provided and I dig how your not trying to get us to go to such and such website to get our free trial of bla bla bla. Keep posting and I'll keep watching and recommending them to my friends.
As we all know energy is neither created or destroyed as energy is being converted from one form (glucose or kitones )to another (into ATP )in the mitochondria through aerobic respiration ..in the same way creatine is used as a carrier of that energy (by borrowing one phosphate) and binding with one ADP molecule so that it can be converted to ATP..An ATP molecule acts a currency of energy and is the molecule recognized and used by the muscles in order to contract..Energy is ‘used’ when an ATP molecule is hydrolyzed back to ADP +PI and the opposite occurs for energy to be ‘created’
Clicked on to see what Thomas had to say about creatine HCL. In my experience, it allows me to take creatine only when I train. This is due to claims that it is absorbed much better than monohydrate, and there is no need to load and keep loading. It's also claimed to not bloat or not cause excess water retention. Again, these are only claims, but it seems to work in my case.
I would like your honest opinion, but first I would like to start off by saying this: One out of many main reasons why creatine is effective is because it brings water to the muscle cells enhancing your workouts. But if HCL does not bring water into your body like it claims, then how is it an effective creatine? I just want to make sure I'm not wasting my money on the very expensive HCL creatine if it isn't necessary. Bottom line is: Without the water retention that gives your muscles that extra boost that regular monohydrate gives, can one personally still claim that he absolutely feels the powerful effect of this HCL creatine the same way one would feel with the monohydrate version? Thanks for your honesty
@@earlcoles5215 Water going into the muscle is simply a side effect of creatine monohydrate intake and not what makes it work to boost performance. It's not a good or a bad thing, it just happens (probably because it's needed for monohydrate to be absorbed - don't quote me). IIRC, monohydrate needs a lot of water to be absorbed and transported to muscles, meaning where it goes, the water goes with it. The HCL with creatine HCL makes creatine much easier to be absorbed, meaning you'll need less of it and you can skip the loading phase. Bottom line is: water in the muscles does not make you perform better, its creatine itself. HCL form creatine gets to the muscles much easier with less water compared to monohydrate. I've only used creatine HCL (never used monohydrate) and only on days where intensity of my workouts is high. I've tried it with and without and I can say I get a slight boost from it. Nothing dramatic, but everybody is different and can utilize creatine more or less effectively than I can. Maybe you can try HCL and compare
There was 1 study with 10 rugby players in each group 1 group had a 60% increase of DHT meanwhile the other group stayed even at the end when they were only taking 5 grams of creatine after the loading phase it was only increased by 44% but the study was only for some weeks it might even decrease more we dont know and also execise alone can increase dht levels so basically we will never know if creatine raises DHT or not until there is a new study which most likely wont happen it may be possible it increases DHT as long as you take it may Not
You kind of got the creatine ethyl ester description wrong. Esterification of drugs is what is called a prodrug strategy, which means the prodrug is turned into the active drug after first pass metabolism in the liver. In this case, creatine ethyl ester is converted into one molecule of creatine and one molecule of ethanol after hitting the liver. The whole idea is to avoid drug loss due to first pass metabolism. An example of a pro drug is heroin, which is transformed into the biologically active form after metabolism. In this example, one molecule of heroin forms one molecule of morphine and two molecules of acetic acid. Acetylation of morphine into the prodrug heroin dramatically increases the bioavailability of morphine. Theoretically, the same effect would happen with esterification of creatine.
Can you do a video on pre work out? The pros and cons. What would be the best kind of preworkout that you could take during a fast or if there actually is one worth taking during the fast period? Thanks! Keep it up, your videos have been a great help to me and I'm sure so many others!
Dustin Givens I have the most natural and efficient pre-workout and muscle regeneration method I want to show you. “Same qb” on Fb and IG burkqul@gmail.com reach out to me
I didn't expect you to go into such details. But let me dig deeper. That energy creation when ATP loses a phosphate is actually a manifestation of Einstein's famous E = m.c² equation a.ka. the mass-energy relation. For two atoms to bind together requires some energy, which you can think of as suspending a weight to the ceiling : it takes energy to lift the weight up there, and then that energy remains stored as potential energy. If you cut the tie, the energy is recovered : it's in the kinetic energy of the weight falling to the ground. In the case of atoms and molecule, the energy used to create a bond ends-up stored inside that bond as mass, which means that ATP is actually *heavier* than ADP and a phosphate. When ATP turns to ADP, that slight excess of mass turns back into energy, and that's what powers our muscles (and everything else). It's the exact same mechanism as nuclear explosions : when you break a uranium atom, the sum of the broken pieces is lighter than an uranium atom, the difference was the energy that held the atom together, getting converted into energy. Same principle for conventional explosives, except those are inter-atomic links that are getting broken, and they hold less energy than intra-atomic links. OK, back to doing push-ups. Still not using creatine but very soon. I've just decided to start, it'll be delivered tomorrow.
This video helped me answer my question regarding Creatine. I just introduced it to my regiment separately, so I now have Creatine monohydrate in a container of its own. I was initially skeptical about using Creatine beyond what’s in my whey mix and pre workout mix, but this video really simplified it all. Appreciate it! 💪🏽
Never had a problem with Creatine or Whey isolate, so I'll continue taking them, as I notice a difference when I don't take them. Time to make my Shake with added Creatine.👍
I always feel bloated with creatine monohydrate (a cheaper more easily produced version of creatine). When i swictched to creatine Hydrochloride (HCL) im always feeling fine and ive had bigger gains.
Yeah HCL reduces the gastro side effects some people have with mono, and you need to take less of it. Otherwise you'll have the same effects as mono as far as strength. People get caught up on thinking it's supposed to be better than mono as far as strength increases, but really you are paying to get rid of the side effects of mono rather than increased results
I'm going to give you something to think about. Creatine reduces fatigue. Fatigue causes muscular failure. Muscular failure causes muscular growth. Now, why on Earth would you take a supplement (creatine) that reduces the very thing that causes muscle growth?
Good old creatine monohydrate for the win 💪😎 Started watching your videos this year to gauge what I do. Then I stumbled across your IF videos. Changed my life with working out fasted, after an already intense work day. Down to OMAD and killing it! Thank you!!
Wow! This brings a lot of clarity to the subject of Creatine. I remember learning about the kreb cycle and ATP in my anatomy and physiology class in college. My head would be spinning. Thanks.
I find that is the case, Hcl. is non bloating and actually if you look at the labels for pre jym, C4 Ultimate they are starting to use Hcl. specifically con-cret Hcl
Thomas.... A friend of mine has told me about prickly pear cactus.... He has said that it will help with type 2 diabetes. How do I prepare it? Can it be eaten like an apple and get the same benefits? How often should you eat it? Is it keto friendly? He told me about it yesterday and since then I have had a good amount (6 or so leaves) of it. It has all been eaten like an apple. I just picked it, removed the small prickers, washed it with water and then ate it.
Great video Tom! I've been taking creatine monohydrate for years. It's helped me progress to a point were I've been competing in the natural bodybuilding contests since 1993! 💪mrwtby
Summary: No observable difference between most different types of creatine. liquids form not effective then Ester creatine is slow in the effectiveness and not 'in the book' of the biceps guy. Verdict - Go with Creatine Mono which simple and cheap. Not enough research on other different types of creatine. Watch the video to see his biceps trying to escape from his t-shirt.
@8:40 the label shows it contains Yellow #5 which has been linked to asthma, migraines, thyroid cancer, anxiety, clinical depression etc and Blue #1 which is a petroleum-derived chemical used to make leather, cosmetics etc both causes hyperactive symptoms and restlessness...
The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. Hispanic immigrants are the powerhouse of the American workforce, no matter what Orange Man might say.
Love your videos sir! Can you do a video on CLA, L-Carnitine and whether or not they are ok to use while on keto or if they aren’t needed at all. Thanks!
Thanks for this video! Going on 2 weeks of using creatine monohydrate for the first time and I'm always looking forward to information about it. Especially from you!
I really like your videos, however, your explanation of the ATP-CP system is incorrect. Creatine does not "steal" a phosphate molecule. It does the exact opposite...it donates a phosphate molecule to replenish ADP to ATP. The oxidation of macronutrients is what produces ATP. And the hydrolizing of a phosphate group is what 'burns up' and converts to heat (energy). Extra CP allows ADP to become useful as ATP for more energy production.
@@KeithFlint350 Not really considering stealing an electron can cause energy releases in unstable atoms, it would seem logical that stealing a molecule could excite the compound and cause energy releases.
hi thomas, ive been training for a couple of years and never tooked creatine nor protein isolated, and i tend to think that we shouldnt consume something like creatine when we dont know the long term side effects, or even the short term effects on our health
So, I'm 70 and workout 4x a week. My cardiologist told me not to take any protein supplement that contains creatine. He said it is bad for the heart. Anyone know why?
I'm 26 and when I take creatine my heart does go a lot quicker and I get panic attacks after a hard work out so I've stopped taking it. But want to see good results guess I'll have to work twice as hard.
Energy is created when bonds are formed, not when bonds are broken. Bonds are stable. That’s why they are made, so to say that breaking them releases energy means you don’t understand what a chemical bond even is. Other than that this video was great. Thanks!
I take niacin almost daily. Usually I use it when I think I can benefit from vascular dilation, such as a post workout protein shake. Is there an optimal time that you would recommend taking it to gain a synergy from the flush effect?
The first law of thermodynamics, also known as Law of Conservation of Energy, states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed; energy can only be transferred or changed from one form to another. ... This law applies to everything, including metabolism. Our metabolism does not create energy from the food fuel we ingest. It transforms the energy into heat (when it's being used), or stores it in the form of fat for later use.
Your videos are so freakin helpful and informative! Thank you so much for all the help. I'm forced to be on a ketogenic diet due to mild psoriasis, and just the diet controls the inflammation and keeps it at bay. Your videos have given me everything I need to properly stay in ketosis, and stay healthy. I really appreciate it, man.
It’s crazy. I used to use a gnc product called re-built mass. I get my blood checked once a year and that time for some reason my creatinine level was high. I stoped taking the product and got a blood work done once a week till it was out of my system. 3 weeks later finally my levels was normal. It has magnesium creatine chelate, micronized creatine monohydrate, micronized GAA, AKG, l-arginine, glycine and l-methionine. So I guess one of those forms of creatine was causing that. Thanks for the information Thomas.
Great video and thank you for citing the various studies. On Keto, what is the best way to take creatine since it can't be taken with juice? Regular water? is it best to take it before/after a workout or does it matter? Thank you.
Very educational video. I've tried different forms of creatine but always go back to the simple creatine monohydrate. It's proven and definitely cheaper.
Creatine After workout best used mix with your purest isolate protein... all u need is 5grams of creatine 1scoop... no need to load... u must drink gallons of water throughout each day
ATP is energy, it’s how we’re able to move and be alive, more specifically more energy for muscles. Creatine just helps make more ATP then usual helping you have more energy
Loading phase? Myth? According to what you’re saying, it shouldn’t be needed since the body already creates it. Is it just a way to get us to consume more so we can buy more?
Isai Magaña I can tell you this cannabis makes you lazy yes it relaxes you but your motivation levels go down unless you want to watch TV play video games
I was told that you can take Creatine in powdered form and mix it with BCAA. Is this correct? 2. I also take an Amino Acid. Are Creatine and Amino a good combo. The amino I take in cycles (3 on and 4 off) 3. My Dr advised me if I want to add Creatine\Amino Acid to my workout to do the on and off thing. As they are both hard on the kidneys (which I have healthy kidneys). He also advises me to DRINK a lot of water. Any advice? 4. Should we be doing pills or powder form?
I don't know if Mr DeLauer will actually read this but if he does, i would love to see a video on supplements, and wether they are recommended for overweight people or not. For example; would like to hear his opinion on the eternal debate on overweight people using protein supplements. Same for creatine. Some say it should be avoided until the person is closer to its ideal weight, and others say that their benefits far outweigh the cons, so it can be used from the very beginning of the excecise and diet regime. Even if you are overweight. I've been reading for many years and still there is no definite answer
dr berg recommends ethyl ester, athlean x recommends hcl and you just vanilla monohydrate and bashed ethyl ester. So confusing, one conflicts the other.
The benefit of alkaline creatine is less bloating and water retention. You look better on it and apparently less creatinine byproduct. Correct me if I’m wrong. On monohydrate I gain 10 lbs of water retention. The first week I look great then after I look like a water balloon and I feel the water in my face
Which brand do you use? Thank you. Great and informative videos. Appreciate the deeper explanation. It would be helpful to know what brands you use and what you have used and why you stopped using them. Thank you kindly.
I want to have a relationship where I trust someone as much as this man trusts the skin holding his biceps.
🤣 🤣 🤣
Is there a dating app for that??
LMAO 🤣
Bwahahahahah!
😂😂
The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell
damn, beat me to it!
Boyinaband?
It all happens at the mitochondria
aha...
Mitochondria is my mother-in-law's name.
I'm a huge fan of Hydrochloride creatine. Every since I switched over to it instead of one of the others I've noticed a big difference in stomach bloating and water retention. And when it comes to performance in the gym it helped me out noticeably at first but now I don't feel it so much but the same thing happened with the monohydrate.
Also I just wanted to say that really appreciate you posting these videos. Out of all of these information videos I've seen so far yours are by far the best when it comes to the information provided and I dig how your not trying to get us to go to such and such website to get our free trial of bla bla bla. Keep posting and I'll keep watching and recommending them to my friends.
Do you like hydrochloride creative more then monohydrate creatine
As we all know energy is neither created or destroyed as energy is being converted from one form (glucose or kitones )to another (into ATP )in the mitochondria through aerobic respiration ..in the same way creatine is used as a carrier of that energy (by borrowing one phosphate) and binding with one ADP molecule so that it can be converted to ATP..An ATP molecule acts a currency of energy and is the molecule recognized and used by the muscles in order to contract..Energy is ‘used’ when an ATP molecule is hydrolyzed back to ADP +PI and the opposite occurs for energy to be ‘created’
All I could watch was his humongous biceps
He looks like the buff dog meme lol
I use to look like that, but I got so tired of beautiful woman chasing after me, I just had to let myself go.
Its like he's constantly flexing without trying
@@alexkennedy5133 they look abnormal
"you see..."
- Thomas DeLauer
I see what you did there
;~)
Definitely did an arm workout right before recording this video 😂
Lol
Forearm strokes
Clicked on to see what Thomas had to say about creatine HCL. In my experience, it allows me to take creatine only when I train. This is due to claims that it is absorbed much better than monohydrate, and there is no need to load and keep loading. It's also claimed to not bloat or not cause excess water retention. Again, these are only claims, but it seems to work in my case.
I would like your honest opinion, but first I would like to start off by saying this: One out of many main reasons why creatine is effective is because it brings water to the muscle cells enhancing your workouts. But if HCL does not bring water into your body like it claims, then how is it an effective creatine? I just want to make sure I'm not wasting my money on the very expensive HCL creatine if it isn't necessary. Bottom line is: Without the water retention that gives your muscles that extra boost that regular monohydrate gives, can one personally still claim that he absolutely feels the powerful effect of this HCL creatine the same way one would feel with the monohydrate version? Thanks for your honesty
@@earlcoles5215 Water going into the muscle is simply a side effect of creatine monohydrate intake and not what makes it work to boost performance. It's not a good or a bad thing, it just happens (probably because it's needed for monohydrate to be absorbed - don't quote me). IIRC, monohydrate needs a lot of water to be absorbed and transported to muscles, meaning where it goes, the water goes with it. The HCL with creatine HCL makes creatine much easier to be absorbed, meaning you'll need less of it and you can skip the loading phase. Bottom line is: water in the muscles does not make you perform better, its creatine itself. HCL form creatine gets to the muscles much easier with less water compared to monohydrate.
I've only used creatine HCL (never used monohydrate) and only on days where intensity of my workouts is high. I've tried it with and without and I can say I get a slight boost from it. Nothing dramatic, but everybody is different and can utilize creatine more or less effectively than I can.
Maybe you can try HCL and compare
@@juddingsss 2mgs?
Thomas, you are an encyclopedia of knowledge, and so articulate. Love the videos. Thanks!!
I was actually looking forward to some context on the increased level of DHT associated with creatine intake. Wil you cover that in a seperate video?
Daath Gnosis Literally has nothing to do with his statement
Daath Gnosis It’s a legit concern
Just inject DHT
There was 1 study with 10 rugby players in each group 1 group had a 60% increase of DHT meanwhile the other group stayed even at the end when they were only taking 5 grams of creatine after the loading phase it was only increased by 44% but the study was only for some weeks it might even decrease more we dont know and also execise alone can increase dht levels so basically we will never know if creatine raises DHT or not until there is a new study which most likely wont happen it may be possible it increases DHT as long as you take it may Not
It speeds up hairloss
You kind of got the creatine ethyl ester description wrong. Esterification of drugs is what is called a prodrug strategy, which means the prodrug is turned into the active drug after first pass metabolism in the liver. In this case, creatine ethyl ester is converted into one molecule of creatine and one molecule of ethanol after hitting the liver. The whole idea is to avoid drug loss due to first pass metabolism. An example of a pro drug is heroin, which is transformed into the biologically active form after metabolism. In this example, one molecule of heroin forms one molecule of morphine and two molecules of acetic acid. Acetylation of morphine into the prodrug heroin dramatically increases the bioavailability of morphine. Theoretically, the same effect would happen with esterification of creatine.
Congrats Thomas! as always very simple and straight to the point.
yes i appreciate that as well
So even in my cells I destroy relationships, just to get more power?
That means my sick behavior is totally natural! I love to hear that!
Hahaha fuckin nice.
Can you do a video on pre work out? The pros and cons. What would be the best kind of preworkout that you could take during a fast or if there actually is one worth taking during the fast period? Thanks! Keep it up, your videos have been a great help to me and I'm sure so many others!
make ur own. only pros no cons :p if you buy supplement Companies pre workouts you will have cons, dependency etc, restlessness bla bla
Dustin Givens I have the most natural and efficient pre-workout and muscle regeneration method I want to show you. “Same qb” on Fb and IG burkqul@gmail.com reach out to me
I didn't expect you to go into such details. But let me dig deeper. That energy creation when ATP loses a phosphate is actually a manifestation of Einstein's famous E = m.c² equation a.ka. the mass-energy relation. For two atoms to bind together requires some energy, which you can think of as suspending a weight to the ceiling : it takes energy to lift the weight up there, and then that energy remains stored as potential energy. If you cut the tie, the energy is recovered : it's in the kinetic energy of the weight falling to the ground. In the case of atoms and molecule, the energy used to create a bond ends-up stored inside that bond as mass, which means that ATP is actually *heavier* than ADP and a phosphate. When ATP turns to ADP, that slight excess of mass turns back into energy, and that's what powers our muscles (and everything else). It's the exact same mechanism as nuclear explosions : when you break a uranium atom, the sum of the broken pieces is lighter than an uranium atom, the difference was the energy that held the atom together, getting converted into energy. Same principle for conventional explosives, except those are inter-atomic links that are getting broken, and they hold less energy than intra-atomic links.
OK, back to doing push-ups. Still not using creatine but very soon. I've just decided to start, it'll be delivered tomorrow.
Kre-Alkayln works best for me. No high BP or bloating or stomach pain which I get from mono. Great breakdown Thomas thanks
This video helped me answer my question regarding Creatine. I just introduced it to my regiment separately, so I now have Creatine monohydrate in a container of its own. I was initially skeptical about using Creatine beyond what’s in my whey mix and pre workout mix, but this video really simplified it all. Appreciate it! 💪🏽
From a Dr... creatine isn't damaging to the kidneys or anything. Just one case study from someone dieting and dehydrating.
If creatine breaks down into creatinine once it's suspended in water then why are there powders you have to mix in water??
Most comprehensive UA-cam description I’ve ever seen on Creatine. The hybrids always seemed to predatory to me.
Never had a problem with Creatine or Whey isolate, so I'll continue taking them, as I notice a difference when I don't take them.
Time to make my Shake with added Creatine.👍
Steve Parker what about Glutamine?!
I always feel bloated with creatine monohydrate (a cheaper more easily produced version of creatine). When i swictched to creatine Hydrochloride (HCL) im always feeling fine and ive had bigger gains.
welshdragon2008 I felt this too. Did it go away when you switched??
Creatine Monohydrate causes bloating. I never had a problem with Creatine HCL.
Same here.
Ditto
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Creatine HCL works great for me, while monohydrate gives me bloating and upset stomach.Good info though!
Same here. HCL is much better to me.
I use micronized monohydrate, no bloating.
Yeah HCL reduces the gastro side effects some people have with mono, and you need to take less of it. Otherwise you'll have the same effects as mono as far as strength. People get caught up on thinking it's supposed to be better than mono as far as strength increases, but really you are paying to get rid of the side effects of mono rather than increased results
@@FearNoGrave Not just one, but what are several trusted company brands that are known to have great quality creatine monohydrate?
2mgs?
I'm going to give you something to think about. Creatine reduces fatigue. Fatigue causes muscular failure. Muscular failure causes muscular growth. Now, why on Earth would you take a supplement (creatine) that reduces the very thing that causes muscle growth?
Good old creatine monohydrate for the win 💪😎
Started watching your videos this year to gauge what I do. Then I stumbled across your IF videos.
Changed my life with working out fasted, after an already intense work day. Down to OMAD and killing it!
Thank you!!
Not just one, but what are several trusted company brands that are known to have great quality creatine monohydrate?
Wow! This brings a lot of clarity to the subject of Creatine. I remember learning about the kreb cycle and ATP in my anatomy and physiology class in college. My head would be spinning. Thanks.
Creatine monohydrate makes me bloated but creatine hcl doesn't have that effect on me so I tend to use the hcl.
I find that is the case, Hcl. is non bloating and actually if you look at the labels for pre jym, C4 Ultimate they are starting to use Hcl. specifically con-cret Hcl
Explaining how energy is released from the separation of phosphate (ATP --> ADP) got deep real fast.
Thomas.... A friend of mine has told me about prickly pear cactus.... He has said that it will help with type 2 diabetes. How do I prepare it? Can it be eaten like an apple and get the same benefits? How often should you eat it? Is it keto friendly? He told me about it yesterday and since then I have had a good amount (6 or so leaves) of it. It has all been eaten like an apple. I just picked it, removed the small prickers, washed it with water and then ate it.
Great video Tom! I've been taking creatine monohydrate for years. It's helped me progress to a point were I've been competing in the natural bodybuilding contests since 1993! 💪mrwtby
Summary: No observable difference between most different types of creatine. liquids form not effective then Ester creatine is slow in the effectiveness and not 'in the book' of the biceps guy.
Verdict - Go with Creatine Mono which simple and cheap. Not enough research on other different types of creatine.
Watch the video to see his biceps trying to escape from his t-shirt.
😂😂😂😂😂
What is your opinion on German Creapure, and all others that are made in China ? Do you believe it matters ?
@8:40 the label shows it contains Yellow #5 which has been linked to asthma, migraines, thyroid cancer, anxiety, clinical depression etc and Blue #1 which is a petroleum-derived chemical used to make leather, cosmetics etc both causes hyperactive symptoms and restlessness...
I don’t know what is about you , Thomas. I just trust you with the knowledge you put out. You just know what your talking about 💪
Thanks for the breakdown, I'm sticking with monohydrate.
What is your opinion on German Creapure, and all others that are made in China ? Do you believe it matters ?
Love your videos but what the heck did a hispanic family eating dinner have to do with mitochondria??? lmao. Editing is hilarious
The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. Hispanic immigrants are the powerhouse of the American workforce, no matter what Orange Man might say.
Bruh 😂😂😂
@@brianpalay that's deep
Brian Palay orange man bad!
@Anthony D. Dumbocrats think they are cute.
Thomas your videos are great, I literally type in a question on health and add your name to the end and every time it comes up with a vid. Thank you
I like the way he describes creatine as an energy producer, and not as a muscle-building, which most people think it does...
Love your videos sir! Can you do a video on CLA, L-Carnitine and whether or not they are ok to use while on keto or if they aren’t needed at all. Thanks!
Thanks for this video! Going on 2 weeks of using creatine monohydrate for the first time and I'm always looking forward to information about it. Especially from you!
great video, and thanks for making it simple! But you also need to talk about when to use, how to use, how much to use etc.
Creatine monohydrate is the only one that didn’t bloat me when I was taking it, I don’t use it anymore though. Great video, thank you Thomas.
I really like your videos, however, your explanation of the ATP-CP system is incorrect.
Creatine does not "steal" a phosphate molecule. It does the exact opposite...it donates a phosphate molecule to replenish ADP to ATP. The oxidation of macronutrients is what produces ATP. And the hydrolizing of a phosphate group is what 'burns up' and converts to heat (energy). Extra CP allows ADP to become useful as ATP for more energy production.
I was just wondering what's wrong there. Actually an energy would be needed to "steal" molecule.
@@KeithFlint350 Not really considering stealing an electron can cause energy releases in unstable atoms, it would seem logical that stealing a molecule could excite the compound and cause energy releases.
hi thomas, ive been training for a couple of years and never tooked creatine nor protein isolated, and i tend to think that we shouldnt consume something like creatine when we dont know the long term side effects, or even the short term effects on our health
Whey Protein Isolate and Creatine literally the most supplements in the planet. Many studies over 10 years.
So, I'm 70 and workout 4x a week. My cardiologist told me not to take any protein supplement that contains creatine. He said it is bad for the heart. Anyone know why?
I'm 26 and when I take creatine my heart does go a lot quicker and I get panic attacks after a hard work out so I've stopped taking it. But want to see good results guess I'll have to work twice as hard.
@@loneranger721: Thanks for the response.
Yeah that's fine pal, you shouldn't take creatine if you have heart problems.
Energy is created when bonds are formed, not when bonds are broken. Bonds are stable. That’s why they are made, so to say that breaking them releases energy means you don’t understand what a chemical bond even is.
Other than that this video was great.
Thanks!
I take niacin almost daily. Usually I use it when I think I can benefit from vascular dilation, such as a post workout protein shake. Is there an optimal time that you would recommend taking it to gain a synergy from the flush effect?
Question! If it breaks down in water, what is the best way to consume it?
Breaks down over time, you can have it immediately
The first law of thermodynamics, also known as Law of Conservation of Energy, states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed; energy can only be transferred or changed from one form to another. ...
This law applies to everything, including metabolism. Our metabolism does not create energy from the food fuel we ingest. It transforms the energy into heat (when it's being used), or stores it in the form of fat for later use.
Love how simple this was made.
Your videos are so freakin helpful and informative! Thank you so much for all the help. I'm forced to be on a ketogenic diet due to mild psoriasis, and just the diet controls the inflammation and keeps it at bay. Your videos have given me everything I need to properly stay in ketosis, and stay healthy. I really appreciate it, man.
Can you speak to the effects of combining creatine with caffeine?
An oldie but goodie! Thanks so much!
It’s crazy. I used to use a gnc product called re-built mass. I get my blood checked once a year and that time for some reason my creatinine level was high. I stoped taking the product and got a blood work done once a week till it was out of my system. 3 weeks later finally my levels was normal. It has magnesium creatine chelate, micronized creatine monohydrate, micronized GAA, AKG, l-arginine, glycine and l-methionine. So I guess one of those forms of creatine was causing that. Thanks for the information Thomas.
Please review SARMS, what are they and what's the all hype about them , do they work,safe and legal.
Dr Berg recommends Ethyl Ester. Guess I’ll go with the advice from the guy with the bigger muscles..
How about using pink Himalayan or Truffle salt with creatine? Together? Is it safe -? Increase strength etc???
You have really helped me with your videos.
Great video and thank you for citing the various studies. On Keto, what is the best way to take creatine since it can't be taken with juice? Regular water? is it best to take it before/after a workout or does it matter? Thank you.
You can take it with anything, even in capsules. I mix powder with water, though mine doesn’t mix at all
3:50, wow buddy, hitting too close to home there :(
You'll be fine bro .
Thomas,
Another great video.
Thank you again for breaking this stuff down Barney-style.
Keep the heat coming brother!
Very educational video. I've tried different forms of creatine but always go back to the simple creatine monohydrate. It's proven and definitely cheaper.
What is your opinion on German Creapure, and all others that are made in China ? Do you believe it matters ?
Thanks for the break down I'm getting ready to head back to the gym life and I needed this info best I've found
What about creatine and hair loss. I've heard you have to be careful with that ?? What is your thoughts please ??
Myth.
Absolutely love this video and breakdown.. thank you so much Thomas
julian jaye so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!!
TY TDL for your standard, excellent presentation.
Since creatine is an amino acid, does that mean it breaks a fast?
Good question! Anyone know?
Anyone?
Bump
@@shazhuss2355 a quick search yields multiple results that prove creatine does NOT break your fast. Do your own research people!
@@elijahlawrence8010 relax
Thank you why pay $40 for c4 creatine, when I get it pure form at Walmart for $8
What's the name of the one you use?
Great job at breaking it down and educating the public.
Creatine is a powder, and if it turns into creatinine (bad) if you mix it with water, how are you supposed to take it?
Did the couple make up after dinner when they took the right Creatine?!
Don't we have to dissolve creatine mono in water to consume it .. you said creatine becomes toxic when in contact with water.. I'm confused
Thank you AGAIN, Dear Thomas! And thank you for saving us money with the best product. I’m amazed you know so much, and I’m so glad you do.
Thomas biceps have left humanity behind... Hardwork and Great genetics
When do you take Creatine when your Intermittent Fasting?
Creatine After workout best used mix with your purest isolate protein... all u need is 5grams of creatine 1scoop... no need to load... u must drink gallons of water throughout each day
When ur not intermittent fasting thats when what kind of donkey ass question is that use your pea brain for fucks sake moron
@@user-sf1id2br7i wtf r u talking ab
@@user-sf1id2br7i amen 🙏
Can anyone just give the straight to the point version? Thank u
He endorses creatine supplementation. Specifically creatine monohydrate. Use as directed.
ATP is energy, it’s how we’re able to move and be alive, more specifically more energy for muscles. Creatine just helps make more ATP then usual helping you have more energy
The advantage to pH balanced creatine is that you don't have to take as much of it. The end result in performancr is extremely similar.
Loading phase? Myth? According to what you’re saying, it shouldn’t be needed since the body already creates it. Is it just a way to get us to consume more so we can buy more?
When I mix my creative powder with water, I need to drink it ASAP as it quickly loses its effectiveness? Thank you for the video.
I WISH I CAN UNDERSTAND IN ONE TIME WATCHING THIS VIDEO... THIS IS MY 4TH AND STILL....
Very informative and well presented video, hats off and thanks.
Thank you for the information. Enjoyed the video.
YES
When is the best time to take it? As a preworkout or like the bottle says 3 times a day at meals? Or?...
What about Creapure?
Thanks Thomas that was very informational I'll go with it
Could you do a video on Cannabis, perhaps relating it to well-being, fitness or sleep? I think it would be extremely interesting imo.
Isai Magaña I can tell you this cannabis makes you lazy yes it relaxes you but your motivation levels go down unless you want to watch TV play video games
That is a huge topic, there are so many varieties with different effects and properties, as well as the way it is cured.
Isai Magaña sería vergonzoso que hiciera un vídeo con un contenido de calidad moral reprobable. :)
Obviamente, usted no estás consciente con los estudios que hay si cree que es inmoral que gente utilicen esta planta.
Isai Magaña la ciencia no comprueba o reprueba la moral.
Love your content man. Just wondering if taking creatine monohydrate before a fasted workout will break the fast??
Yeah like he said ?
What is a good brand and when is the best time to take it?
I was told that you can take Creatine in powdered form and mix it with BCAA. Is this correct?
2. I also take an Amino Acid. Are Creatine and Amino a good combo. The amino I take in cycles (3 on and 4 off)
3. My Dr advised me if I want to add Creatine\Amino Acid to my workout to do the on and off thing. As they are both hard on the kidneys (which I have healthy kidneys). He also advises me to DRINK a lot of water. Any advice?
4. Should we be doing pills or powder form?
This video is more like a science class 😂 but good
nice explanation. Really interesting. Now I know, I just use the creatine from the pharmacy, purest and not micronised. Thanks for sharing
What's the name of the creatine you use?
Not just one, but what are several trusted company brands that are known to have great quality creatine monohydrate?
Love these videos; scientific, but easy to follow.
Harrison Wolf glad you enjoy them! Thank you for watching!!
I don't know if Mr DeLauer will actually read this but if he does, i would love to see a video on supplements, and wether they are recommended for overweight people or not. For example; would like to hear his opinion on the eternal debate on overweight people using protein supplements. Same for creatine. Some say it should be avoided until the person is closer to its ideal weight, and others say that their benefits far outweigh the cons, so it can be used from the very beginning of the excecise and diet regime. Even if you are overweight. I've been reading for many years and still there is no definite answer
so monohydratecreatine in capsules the best?
dr berg recommends ethyl ester, athlean x recommends hcl and you just vanilla monohydrate and bashed ethyl ester. So confusing, one conflicts the other.
Graci Henn “dr” Berg is a charlatan
hcl from bulk supplements
The benefit of alkaline creatine is less bloating and water retention. You look better on it and apparently less creatinine byproduct. Correct me if I’m wrong. On monohydrate I gain 10 lbs of water retention. The first week I look great then after I look like a water balloon and I feel the water in my face
I had this on hcl too
Would you say taking creatine and protein powder together is a waste of time and money? Ultimately better to take one or the other?
Which brand do you use? Thank you. Great and informative videos. Appreciate the deeper explanation. It would be helpful to know what brands you use and what you have used and why you stopped using them. Thank you kindly.
I used a brand called "Beef Liver" and "Beef Heart".
Adenosine tricephosphate and adenosine dicephosphate
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My man Jim stoppani says the hydrochloride is the best hands down. I’ll have to go with him on this one.
He's probably the only one.
According to research they are pretty much all the same it just depends on your body and if you are creatine resistant