ATP is used in every process in the body that requires energy. So breathing, keeping your body warm, beating your heart, thinking, moving. Creatine is used first to create ATP when heavy lifting, then carbohydrates, then fat, then protein. Each of these in order generate less explosive contraction than the one before it.
🤡 fr bro pseudoscience and false information is what everyone is using especially these girls who do makeup to look attractive and bring out audience and spread bs to make money
Fat and protein can't be used to generate the same rapid muscle contractions as glycogen and creatine, they have to be converted into glycogen well beforehand. That's why people on ketogenic diets experience muscle weakness and are unable to lift heavy consistently.
In some individuals creatine can create a false marker for chronic kidney disease by elevating creatinine levels. So another reason to stop taking creatine might be to ensure accurate testing for a potential serious diagnosis.
I am one of those. I can have one dose and i am fine. The next does day after first one makes me feel dyhadreted, constantly thirsty, slight discomfort in my kidney area and apnea in night time. Very upsetting because at the same time i can see how well muscels are defined and how much more strength i get.
Yeah I just visited my doc He said don’t take that It’s not good for your kindeys It makes your body say hey I ate a bunch of protein causing the body to work over time possibly dehydrating you as well An it can cause your body to naturally stop making it ! So I won’t ever use this supplement again !
No, but the muscles "deflate" as creatine encourages water retention within the muscle so this is lost when creatine is stopped. Also, not everyone gains benefit from creatine
It can affect appearance but your muscle mass isn’t affected by water retention When using a body composition machine you can clearly see muscle mass increases, water retention percentage, and fat mass percentages, when using creatine both Muscle mass and water retention percentages increase (water being what can affect appearance) however when you stop using creatine and continue to exercise your muscle mass will remain constant and water retention will decrease (appearance might change but in general you still have the same muscles that you built using it) if you STOP working out consistently and stop taking creatine you will face exponential loss in muscle mass though
And yeah!!! Some people don’t process creatine monohydrate!! It’s a really interesting concept that only some people’s bodies properly metabolize the supplement and gain viable results, cool stuff
@@gillian6834 yeah that's what I meant by deflate. They'll lose their fuller appearance but it's only a cosmetic thing and your strength should remain. I haven't seen much gains from using it so 🤷♂️
I’ve had to cycle off twice within the last 5 months due to COVID and a death in the family. This last break I’ve noticed a tremendous change in my appearance, strength and energy output. Also haven’t done any workouts for the last 6 weeks. Just started my loading cycle today and hitting the weights tomorrow, time to HULK out.
I had to stop taking creatine for two months because my kidneys and liver were not responding well. I took 10 mg a day since I’m a bigger person. I had been on creatine for about 8 months. For the first 8 months I was consistently drinking a gallon or more of water a day. I got less consistent with my water consumption and that’s when I noticed the problems first started. Long story short, drink plenty of water while taking creatine.
@@oncecursed1 while it doesnt cause renal disease, and creatine alone wont destroy your kidneys, it does put extra stress on them. In my opinion this is not good for the human body. Ive read the research and it supports what im saying
It's intremely good at helping your brain health as well which imo is more of a benefit than anything else. I noticed when I had my wife add it into her morning routine she actually had less brain fog during the day and was more eager to go to the gym.
ATP is not only during intensive exercise, it's used in so many essential processes of the body. There is ample evidence that everyone should be taking creatine, not just when lifting, because it has cognitive benefits and helps keep muscle. It's actually really good for those who don't lift to take it. And if you don't have the money to buy creatine I'm sure you have much bigger problems because it's one of the cheapest supplements out there.
And also creating you need it for your bones. Density, when you get older, you lose the creating from your born structure. This is why you need creating when you are a lot more older.
I used creatine for a few months while working out 4-5 times a week. After about 3 months I started having cramps and pain in my biceps, thighs, and joints. I stopped creatine and these issues went away.... anyone else had this issue?
You might not lose your muscles if stop creatine and you still train hard but you definitely loose size like water retention ( the bottom line is i think you loose muscles if you stop it) I have been taking creatine for 15 years and i tried so many different ways to take, and the most effective way is about 6-7 grams 5 days a week all the time meaning forever no need to take a break, maybe once a year you going on holidays.
No, ATP is the ONLY energy utilisation form. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a nucleotide that provides energy to drive and support many processes in living cells, such as muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, condensate dissolution, and chemical synthesis. Found in all known forms of life, it is often referred to as the "molecular unit of currency" of intracellular energy transfer.
Awesome to know Thank- you and appreciate you I neded to hear this sound advice Cycle on and cycle off creatine Stay on creatine too long will make your body to imune to slow your gains down
I took it for 2 months and definitely got bulkier from the water retention💪🏽 also stronger and had more energy! I’m getting off of it now since my upper body got too big for my liking, and I stopped fitting in my normal shirts
Personally, I need a protein shake daily in order to make sure I meet my protein needs to I just throw it in my shake. Makes it a lot easier to remember when it’s just added to something in your routine
Last time I tried creatine, I gained around 8lbs in a couple days from the water retention. It got so uncomfortable I stopped after a couple weeks, but my weight never went back down and it took about a month for the retention swelling to go away.
I’ve never heard of that, I’ll have to do some research/ digging to see what I can find, I recommend it to everyone and like to know what issues might arise
That’s what happens to me every single time! I’m 32 I’ve taken creatine on and off the past 10 years. I literally gain 8 - 10 pounds of water instantly I feel incredibly uncomfortable you can see the water in my face I hate the look. Than yeah it takes a month to load all that water weight. My body carries extra water anyway. I wish more studies were done on side effects like this versus strength increase and what not.
Used to use creatine few years back, not a huge difference but definitely much harder to work with the same weights after I stopped using it. Would maybe help get more muscle tissue but rather keep my hairline😂😂
Thoughts on supplements for pregnancy? Doc said “it’s up to you, but not recommended” because it hasnt been studied on pregnant women, which is fair advice from said dr. Creatine is the most studied supp out there and naturally occurring so I felt it was safe, but my training took a hiatus during pregnancy and I stopped taking it.
I took creatine for 6 months and I had the worse cystic acne I have ever had and it didn’t matter if I was drinking enough water or eating healthy (I have pcos so I already eat very clean and I track my carbs) but I didn’t know creatine does elevate DHT levels (Dihydrotestosterone) and growth hormone (GH). When I quit it took an entire year for my face to completely clear up so be careful if you’re prone to breakouts
Another Good Reason for me to cycle creatine is to build up Strength. Ultimately using creatine to build muscle and then lifting same weight without creatine
Stopped Kre-Alkalyn (buffered creatine) after a few years. Don’t remember why. Didn’t know to expect strength and size loss. Suffered emotionally because I had spent so much time building, eating and studying for hypertrophy only to go through this “deflating.” Didn’t look like I had put in *no* work after quitting, just wasn’t prepared for the difference I experienced. Don’t get me wrong here, the size/strength is nothing like gear gains but rather the kind of difference *you* notice because you look at yourself all the time. 😄 Was eventually able to make up the difference w/o the supplement. Just a heads up for anyone who decides to add or stop it. I am personally adding it again for the other health benefits that have nothing to do w/ gains.
I don’t lift heavy weights…unfortunately I can’t go over 50 lbs due to permanent back issues. Do you recommend creatine for those that don’t lift heavy? I mainly walk (5x a week) and do strength with 10-25 lbs weights (2x a week)…
I am a fan of your channel but that’s not what creatine does unfortunately, it binds a phosphate molecule and making ADP not ATP and the refeeds the molecule at a later stage to provide endurance.
I noticed no benefit from taking creatine but a loss in strength when stopping using it. It does make you hold water in the muscle tho which looks good
I think as long as it is within 3 gms per day limit u can take it even if u don't lift weights. And ofcourse as long as u already don't have any kidney related issues. It is the most researched supplement (Creatine Monohydrate). It also helps improve mental health as per studies. It is naturally there in Meat & Fish etc. so non vegetarians are anyway having it. One more thing is if someone is already having hair loss issues, I think it can aggravate that issue as per some studies. So those might want to avoid it.
Are there studies on how many days or how frequently one needs to workout to take creatine everyday? Say you workout 1x/week, would you still take creatine everyday? Or do you take it more like a pre workout and only use it when u workout?
I heard it didn’t matter when you took it. Although, I’ve also heard of people splitting what they take - at start of day and the other half after they’ve completed their activities. I figure as long as I’m taking it that’s good enough for the muscles.
Oh my goodness do I have some news for you! There is no studies being done on this at the moment as the pregnant population is rarely studied. I made a proposal to the NDA to do a study on this at my university and supplement pregnant women during the duration of their pregnancy and record whether it had good effects on the baby in utero. I was declined due to the “risks” the university thought would happen. Long story short I did a ton of research on it and in general creatine monohydrate would be safe for consumption in proper dosages during pregnancy after the first trimester based on predictions. However no one’s been permitted to complete a study because people don’t want to fund research for on pregnancy and any other supplements in fear of the risks that could occur. The simple answer is speak to your doctor. It seems completely unlikely that creatine will affect you or the baby negatively as creatine monohydrate is created by the body itself and is a necessary component of gestation. Just make sure you source responsibly and are extra careful about water intake :)
It takes creatine time to get into the bloodstream so if you start working out with out it you can increase your endurance naturally and then you can use it in cycles when and if you can afford 😂 it or you want to go hard or harder
Interesting observations I have found with creatine at age 46. All the things she says is true. Recovery time is decreased, you heal faster, and your muscles will increase in volume due to hydration. There will be some water retention which will show in the face and your clothes may fit tighter. This goes away when you stop. The retention is part creatine part inflammation which happens post workout to support healing. Barring injury, This is why hot sauna is better than ice baths post workout. Here’s the kicker. I have used creatine twice in the last year for about a month each time. When I stopped I kept the weight on. Each time I used creatine I gained 7 pounds of water weight, which became muscle mass. It is like creatine opens up the flood gates for nutrients and blood flow to the muscle tissue. So, I gained 14 pounds in one year at height of 6ft at 183lb to 200lb. No other side effects. There is also the possibility of increase in cognitive attention. You will want to drink PLENTY of water, otherwise you’re wasting your time and potentially damaging your kidneys. I would mix 2 liters of water with creatine with ELMNT and excellent electrolyte mix which PROFOUNDLY affected my body pump due to my clean diet. ( I wasn’t getting enough sodium and would get light headed while standing from a seated position ) I went from feeling a fragile lower back to feeling normal for the first time in years. 2300mg per day is standard. You will feel it if you ingest too much sodium.
What about her high intense the interval training instead of the gym. Because that’s what I’ve been using it for and it’s helped a little bit. I must admit! Maybe it’s a placebo. Isn’t it just any type of high intensity training? I am genuinely curious.
it works as a recovery suppliment it makes your body recover faster while it may give you very little extra energy thats not the purpose, energy is the purpose of pre workout
As a caffeine addict actually creatine can help the body move for longer and at a higher intensity, I stopped supplementing with Preworkout and used exclusively creatine monohydrate and never felt a difference. I felt as energized and less fatigued actually. (depends on the person obviously but don’t get it twisted it’s converted into ATP and can be extremely beneficial if taken before a workout)
@@OnlyBlix Literally lol, just google one UA-cam video about the process of metabolizing creatine… (I get not everyone is scientifically inclined but come on the internet is a free source of knowledge)
This one guy was taking creatine at the gym and one day he was bent over sitting down in a lil pain, I asked him what was wrong he said he didn’t drink enough water. I said to myself I don’t want them problems I’ve never taken anything powder and won’t!
I stopped using creatine cause it made my face puffy and red and made me sweat like pig . It did feel like it helped me in the gym but i decided it wasn't for me after 2 months on it. No more puffy red face.
Creatine is great but at the time my body reacted weird to it. It affected my hormones and made my face break out. Great gains tho And I know we already eat forms of creatine.
Fast 12 to 16 hours and 15 minutes of cold showers spread out throughout the week, and obviously, more water, less juice, little to no alcohol and no sodas.
Why buy a supplement that’s already found in pretty much every meat possible for $59 when you can buy meat that contains a lot of the things that help with muscle growth is really the question people need to ask.
You will Lose some volume, cause creatin binds water. Lack of creatin = less volume. But its correct, that your Lean muscle fiber will stay, if you stop use it. If you dont stop heavy Lifting, there is no reason to stop taking creatin. Its really cheap for 15 Dollar per pound for daily 100 doses. No brainer!
Sooooo as someone that has kidney problems why is that my dr says to stay AWAY from creatine?? I’m sooooo lost with watching videos like this but drs say it isn’t good for you?
ATP is used in every process in the body that requires energy. So breathing, keeping your body warm, beating your heart, thinking, moving. Creatine is used first to create ATP when heavy lifting, then carbohydrates, then fat, then protein. Each of these in order generate less explosive contraction than the one before it.
So you're saying the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. Interesting.
Thank you!
🤡 fr bro pseudoscience and false information is what everyone is using especially these girls who do makeup to look attractive and bring out audience and spread bs to make money
Fat and protein can't be used to generate the same rapid muscle contractions as glycogen and creatine, they have to be converted into glycogen well beforehand. That's why people on ketogenic diets experience muscle weakness and are unable to lift heavy consistently.
@@outisnemo8443 exactly thank you
In some individuals creatine can create a false marker for chronic kidney disease by elevating creatinine levels. So another reason to stop taking creatine might be to ensure accurate testing for a potential serious diagnosis.
Im told to never use it because it increases my creatinine too much.
Whats the true story????
Yes, exactly. This happened to me.
I am one of those. I can have one dose and i am fine. The next does day after first one makes me feel dyhadreted, constantly thirsty, slight discomfort in my kidney area and apnea in night time. Very upsetting because at the same time i can see how well muscels are defined and how much more strength i get.
Yeah I just visited my doc
He said don’t take that
It’s not good for your kindeys
It makes your body say hey I ate a bunch of protein causing the body to work over time possibly dehydrating you as well
An it can cause your body to naturally stop making it ! So I won’t ever use this supplement again !
Thank goodness there’s more than one number used to diagnose kidney disease.
ATP is not only used during intensive things lol. Its the main source of energy in the body
lady scientist is right, remember this is how she feels about creatine, not facts about creatine.
No, but the muscles "deflate" as creatine encourages water retention within the muscle so this is lost when creatine is stopped.
Also, not everyone gains benefit from creatine
It can affect appearance but your muscle mass isn’t affected by water retention When using a body composition machine you can clearly see muscle mass increases, water retention percentage, and fat mass percentages, when using creatine both Muscle mass and water retention percentages increase (water being what can affect appearance) however when you stop using creatine and continue to exercise your muscle mass will remain constant and water retention will decrease (appearance might change but in general you still have the same muscles that you built using it) if you STOP working out consistently and stop taking creatine you will face exponential loss in muscle mass though
And yeah!!! Some people don’t process creatine monohydrate!! It’s a really interesting concept that only some people’s bodies properly metabolize the supplement and gain viable results, cool stuff
@@gillian6834 yeah that's what I meant by deflate. They'll lose their fuller appearance but it's only a cosmetic thing and your strength should remain. I haven't seen much gains from using it so 🤷♂️
I’ve had to cycle off twice within the last 5 months due to COVID and a death in the family. This last break I’ve noticed a tremendous change in my appearance, strength and energy output. Also haven’t done any workouts for the last 6 weeks. Just started my loading cycle today and hitting the weights tomorrow, time to HULK out.
Vegans and veggies need it. There's studies proving this. They can make it synthetically and it works just as well
I had to stop taking creatine for two months because my kidneys and liver were not responding well. I took 10 mg a day since I’m a bigger person. I had been on creatine for about 8 months. For the first 8 months I was consistently drinking a gallon or more of water a day. I got less consistent with my water consumption and that’s when I noticed the problems first started. Long story short, drink plenty of water while taking creatine.
Doesn't matter how much you drink, it still hurts your kidneys
You can take Creatine Kre (a buffered type of creatine) which won't hurt your kidneys. Also Creatine HCI
@@hurpaderppthat’s just flat out false. It’s a very rare occurrence, most can mitigate with hydration. Reading research is helpful!
@@oncecursed1 while it doesnt cause renal disease, and creatine alone wont destroy your kidneys, it does put extra stress on them. In my opinion this is not good for the human body. Ive read the research and it supports what im saying
@@TODOMATIO nonsense. still converts to phosphocreatine and gets excreted by your kidneys.
It's intremely good at helping your brain health as well which imo is more of a benefit than anything else. I noticed when I had my wife add it into her morning routine she actually had less brain fog during the day and was more eager to go to the gym.
Don't forget that it can enhance brain health, promote muscle recovery, and prevent injury as research mat indicate.
Thank you for always keeping it 💯 on your platform!!!
Not really. What she says is not correct
Thanks for clearing that up😊
ATP is not only during intensive exercise, it's used in so many essential processes of the body.
There is ample evidence that everyone should be taking creatine, not just when lifting, because it has cognitive benefits and helps keep muscle. It's actually really good for those who don't lift to take it. And if you don't have the money to buy creatine I'm sure you have much bigger problems because it's one of the cheapest supplements out there.
Excellent review! I appreciate your knowledge and how you tie it into your area of expertise 💪🏼♥️
And also creating you need it for your bones. Density, when you get older, you lose the creating from your born structure. This is why you need creating when you are a lot more older.
Didn't realise that.heard was that if affects your kidneys though
I used creatine for a few months while working out 4-5 times a week. After about 3 months I started having cramps and pain in my biceps, thighs, and joints. I stopped creatine and these issues went away.... anyone else had this issue?
Yes every time! It’s like it puts water in my joints it’s extremely uncomfortable.
Meg you are friggin awesome.
No…she’s friggin wrong
Hes friggin horny
You might not lose your muscles if stop creatine and you still train hard but you definitely loose size like water retention ( the bottom line is i think you loose muscles if you stop it) I have been taking creatine for 15 years and i tried so many different ways to take, and the most effective way is about 6-7 grams 5 days a week all the time meaning forever no need to take a break, maybe once a year you going on holidays.
No, ATP is the ONLY energy utilisation form. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a nucleotide that provides energy to drive and support many processes in living cells, such as muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, condensate dissolution, and chemical synthesis. Found in all known forms of life, it is often referred to as the "molecular unit of currency" of intracellular energy transfer.
Meg is awesome. Thanks for the info.
Awesome to know
Thank- you and appreciate you
I neded to hear this sound advice
Cycle on and cycle off creatine
Stay on creatine too long will make your body to imune to slow your gains down
Creatine can also cause a buildup of uric acid , which can lead to gout. I’m dealing with that right now
I took it for 2 months and definitely got bulkier from the water retention💪🏽 also stronger and had more energy! I’m getting off of it now since my upper body got too big for my liking, and I stopped fitting in my normal shirts
AHAHAHAHAHHAHA
This has to be a joke...
Said Noone ever
You got too bulky in 2 months? 😂
Love it! 🎉✌🏼🤩 great stuff and not hard on the eyes 😜 👍 great show always 🙏❤️🤘🏼😁
Good stuff, great to see you on UA-cam again!
I believe I've noticed a small mental effect as well, although its difficult to prove because exercise itself makes you happier.
I have a problem, I keep forgetting to take it. So I accidentally cycle on and off.
Had the same problem so I just leave it on the kitchen counter, cause out of sight out of mind
Same here, I stopped it eventually
Do without it. You may take more time but it's okay
Personally, I need a protein shake daily in order to make sure I meet my protein needs to I just throw it in my shake. Makes it a lot easier to remember when it’s just added to something in your routine
creatine makes me so dizzy i can barely even stand, it's like a straight up poison for me, no idea why
Gorgeousness 💞
Last time I tried creatine, I gained around 8lbs in a couple days from the water retention. It got so uncomfortable I stopped after a couple weeks, but my weight never went back down and it took about a month for the retention swelling to go away.
I’ve never heard of that, I’ll have to do some research/ digging to see what I can find, I recommend it to everyone and like to know what issues might arise
How much were you taking?
That’s what happens to me every single time! I’m 32 I’ve taken creatine on and off the past 10 years. I literally gain 8 - 10 pounds of water instantly I feel incredibly uncomfortable you can see the water in my face I hate the look. Than yeah it takes a month to load all that water weight. My body carries extra water anyway. I wish more studies were done on side effects like this versus strength increase and what not.
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Yes
Holding a 3/4staff/pole in one hand and the weight in another is a great way to mitigate knee pain. super
Thanks Ms.
Used to use creatine few years back, not a huge difference but definitely much harder to work with the same weights after I stopped using it. Would maybe help get more muscle tissue but rather keep my hairline😂😂
Very useful info thanks
Thoughts on supplements for pregnancy? Doc said “it’s up to you, but not recommended” because it hasnt been studied on pregnant women, which is fair advice from said dr. Creatine is the most studied supp out there and naturally occurring so I felt it was safe, but my training took a hiatus during pregnancy and I stopped taking it.
Be careful with this. Check with your doctor and get tested for creatinine levels in your kidneys. It can be serious if your levels are high.
I'm diabetic so have to take care of my kidneys.
I took creatine for 6 months and I had the worse cystic acne I have ever had and it didn’t matter if I was drinking enough water or eating healthy (I have pcos so I already eat very clean and I track my carbs) but I didn’t know creatine does elevate DHT levels (Dihydrotestosterone) and growth hormone (GH). When I quit it took an entire year for my face to completely clear up so be careful if you’re prone to breakouts
Also if it gives you stomach discomfort. That's a legitimate reason to stop.
Buff Adele out here giving muscle mommy facts 💪🏾
iguana milk has the highest concentration of creatine
😂😂
Another Good Reason for me to cycle creatine is to build up Strength. Ultimately using creatine to build muscle and then lifting same weight without creatine
Creatine is THE most studied and criticized supplement. Again, you always have the best content!
Stopped Kre-Alkalyn (buffered creatine) after a few years. Don’t remember why. Didn’t know to expect strength and size loss. Suffered emotionally because I had spent so much time building, eating and studying for hypertrophy only to go through this “deflating.” Didn’t look like I had put in *no* work after quitting, just wasn’t prepared for the difference I experienced. Don’t get me wrong here, the size/strength is nothing like gear gains but rather the kind of difference *you* notice because you look at yourself all the time. 😄 Was eventually able to make up the difference w/o the supplement. Just a heads up for anyone who decides to add or stop it. I am personally adding it again for the other health benefits that have nothing to do w/ gains.
Do we know of any adverse effects of using it while taking type 2
diabetes medication?
The glow on ur skin ❤.
Forgot my creatine today thanks for the reminder
ATP is used in every activity in the body. The ATP-ADP cycle is how every cell in your body creates energy to do anything all the time.
Creatine is just great! Long studying sections may deplete your energy, so creatine will probably come handy.
I don’t lift heavy weights…unfortunately I can’t go over 50 lbs due to permanent back issues. Do you recommend creatine for those that don’t lift heavy? I mainly walk (5x a week) and do strength with 10-25 lbs weights (2x a week)…
Yeah
Will it give me more energy for reformer pilates? Or its only for lifting weights?
Another reason might be trying to make weight for a completion, to temporarily stop
What about for muscle growth? Does Creatine supplementation benefit growth ?
I am a fan of your channel but that’s not what creatine does unfortunately, it binds a phosphate molecule and making ADP not ATP and the refeeds the molecule at a later stage to provide endurance.
it binds phosphate to ADP which turns it into ATP (adenosine diphosphate gains a phosphate and becomes adenosine triphosphate)
I noticed no benefit from taking creatine but a loss in strength when stopping using it. It does make you hold water in the muscle tho which looks good
ATP is used during ALL activity. It’s literally the functional unit of energy in all of our cells.
Nice rack in blue! Your power rack is also nice.
I think as long as it is within 3 gms per day limit u can take it even if u don't lift weights. And ofcourse as long as u already don't have any kidney related issues.
It is the most researched supplement (Creatine Monohydrate).
It also helps improve mental health as per studies.
It is naturally there in Meat & Fish etc. so non vegetarians are anyway having it.
One more thing is if someone is already having hair loss issues, I think it can aggravate that issue as per some studies. So those might want to avoid it.
Where did you get your expertise from?
What are the side effects? Is it OK to take creatine if you have a history of blood pressure issues?
I always got tummyache and my sleep was less deep. Never got used to it so i stopped taking it.
Are there studies on how many days or how frequently one needs to workout to take creatine everyday? Say you workout 1x/week, would you still take creatine everyday? Or do you take it more like a pre workout and only use it when u workout?
What creatine do you recommend?
Also forgetfulness. Happens to me
Does this mean you have to take it right before your workout? I’ve been taking it every day in the morning but I usually work out in the evening.
I heard it didn’t matter when you took it. Although, I’ve also heard of people splitting what they take - at start of day and the other half after they’ve completed their activities. I figure as long as I’m taking it that’s good enough for the muscles.
It really doesn't matter when
Yea is there any data on taking while pregnant and breastfeeding is it safe?
Oh my goodness do I have some news for you! There is no studies being done on this at the moment as the pregnant population is rarely studied. I made a proposal to the NDA to do a study on this at my university and supplement pregnant women during the duration of their pregnancy and record whether it had good effects on the baby in utero. I was declined due to the “risks” the university thought would happen. Long story short I did a ton of research on it and in general creatine monohydrate would be safe for consumption in proper dosages during pregnancy after the first trimester based on predictions. However no one’s been permitted to complete a study because people don’t want to fund research for on pregnancy and any other supplements in fear of the risks that could occur.
The simple answer is speak to your doctor. It seems completely unlikely that creatine will affect you or the baby negatively as creatine monohydrate is created by the body itself and is a necessary component of gestation. Just make sure you source responsibly and are extra careful about water intake :)
My feet got hyperhydrosis when I was taking creatine so I had to stop. Like sweat through a thick pair of cotton socks in an hour bad.
My dear you have quite strong hands.
Thanks❤
Oh, I thought you take it after. Thank you.
I always heard it didn’t matter when you take it just as long as you’re taking it. 🤷🏽♀️
Anytime
It takes creatine time to get into the bloodstream so if you start working out with out it you can increase your endurance naturally and then you can use it in cycles when and if you can afford 😂 it or you want to go hard or harder
Typo did not mean to include the laughing emoji 🤦🏿
Interesting observations I have found with creatine at age 46. All the things she says is true. Recovery time is decreased, you heal faster, and your muscles will increase in volume due to hydration. There will be some water retention which will show in the face and your clothes may fit tighter. This goes away when you stop. The retention is part creatine part inflammation which happens post workout to support healing. Barring injury, This is why hot sauna is better than ice baths post workout. Here’s the kicker. I have used creatine twice in the last year for about a month each time. When I stopped I kept the weight on. Each time I used creatine I gained 7 pounds of water weight, which became muscle mass. It is like creatine opens up the flood gates for nutrients and blood flow to the muscle tissue. So, I gained 14 pounds in one year at height of 6ft at 183lb to 200lb. No other side effects. There is also the possibility of increase in cognitive attention. You will want to drink PLENTY of water, otherwise you’re wasting your time and potentially damaging your kidneys. I would mix 2 liters of water with creatine with ELMNT and excellent electrolyte mix which PROFOUNDLY affected my body pump due to my clean diet. ( I wasn’t getting enough sodium and would get light headed while standing from a seated position ) I went from feeling a fragile lower back to feeling normal for the first time in years. 2300mg per day is standard. You will feel it if you ingest too much sodium.
I stopped taking it because of digestive issues and fear of hair loss. But I think it does work
Tore my kidneys up
What if I used my hyperbaric chamber and my ice bath every day to create ATP? 😊 my stomach doesn’t like creatine.
Yes, very TRUE
What about her high intense the interval training instead of the gym. Because that’s what I’ve been using it for and it’s helped a little bit. I must admit! Maybe it’s a placebo. Isn’t it just any type of high intensity training? I am genuinely curious.
it works as a recovery suppliment it makes your body recover faster while it may give you very little extra energy thats not the purpose, energy is the purpose of pre workout
As a caffeine addict actually creatine can help the body move for longer and at a higher intensity, I stopped supplementing with Preworkout and used exclusively creatine monohydrate and never felt a difference. I felt as energized and less fatigued actually. (depends on the person obviously but don’t get it twisted it’s converted into ATP and can be extremely beneficial if taken before a workout)
@@OnlyBlix Literally lol, just google one UA-cam video about the process of metabolizing creatine… (I get not everyone is scientifically inclined but come on the internet is a free source of knowledge)
This one guy was taking creatine at the gym and one day he was bent over sitting down in a lil pain, I asked him what was wrong he said he didn’t drink enough water. I said to myself I don’t want them problems I’ve never taken anything powder and won’t!
Is it harmful for the Kidneys?
I stopped using creatine cause it made my face puffy and red and made me sweat like pig . It did feel like it helped me in the gym but i decided it wasn't for me after 2 months on it. No more puffy red face.
Watch out for muscle tears. More energy means more weight lifted above what you're normally used to.
Creative also increase impotency.
What about if you fast while taking creatine? I fast Monday thru Friday for a minimum of 12 hours....
What's your thoughts of new studies showing creatine has anti-aging benefits?
Do u have link?
It elevates blood pressure, so if you already have high blood watch out .
Creatine is great but at the time my body reacted weird to it. It affected my hormones and made my face break out. Great gains tho
And I know we already eat forms of creatine.
I made shore it wasn’t anything else and I did this 3 times
I always take creatine 5 hours after my workout. ....should I be taking it prior?
Fast 12 to 16 hours and 15 minutes of cold showers spread out throughout the week, and obviously, more water, less juice, little to no alcohol and no sodas.
It bloats my stomach but lowers my food intake
Should I stop for high blood pressure?
Why buy a supplement that’s already found in pretty much every meat possible for $59 when you can buy meat that contains a lot of the things that help with muscle growth is really the question people need to ask.
i always wondered 🥲 this is probably my sign to start taking it more consistently
Hairloss in men and bloating/water retention
You will Lose some volume, cause creatin binds water. Lack of creatin = less volume. But its correct, that your Lean muscle fiber will stay, if you stop use it. If you dont stop heavy Lifting, there is no reason to stop taking creatin. Its really cheap for 15 Dollar per pound for daily 100 doses. No brainer!
The benefits of creatine go beyond weight lifting. It's beneficial for everyone.
ATP is only used during intense activity??
Is it safe for our body to take creatine for 6 months straight?
Its just wrong.. creatine will increase increase inner cellular water retention. so stoping will lead to a lean tissue lose in most users.
Sooooo as someone that has kidney problems why is that my dr says to stay AWAY from creatine?? I’m sooooo lost with watching videos like this but drs say it isn’t good for you?
I cant afford as the creatine price goes up while i was thinking its a cheap source & a very cheap to buy
I don’t know if I believe this. I know two people and when they stopped taking creatine, both of them got smaller in muscle mass
I found taking creatine to be very bad for my digestive system.
There's major liver implications if not cycled...