The BEST Time to Take Your Creatine

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  • @woowbruhh
    @woowbruhh 19 днів тому +3607

    i take my creatine everyday at 9:11. Never forget

  • @positivelynegative9149
    @positivelynegative9149 19 днів тому +1354

    But don't freak out if you miss a day or multiple days. Simply get back on schedule. There is nothing special to do.

    • @Pizzahutbaby
      @Pizzahutbaby 19 днів тому +26

      You might want to take a bit extra to make up for it buy yea it's not a big deal

    • @rowananderson8318
      @rowananderson8318 19 днів тому +51

      Yeah but only to an extent, if you miss one day then take two doses sure but if you miss a week don't go taking 40g, that will have no effect

    • @MoarCheeseBirb
      @MoarCheeseBirb 19 днів тому +121

      I missed creatine once and I never walked again

    • @shelfcloud487
      @shelfcloud487 18 днів тому +13

      I take 5g six days a week. I fast on Saturdays. So I miss one day a week going on 83 weeks in a row now. I haven’t noticed a difference.

    • @Fiufsciak
      @Fiufsciak 18 днів тому +5

      ​@@MoarCheeseBirbWhen creatine uncreates your legs

  • @zidedeikery7224
    @zidedeikery7224 17 днів тому +118

    So consistency is the only thing that matters yet again

  • @AlphaOmega-cr3ld
    @AlphaOmega-cr3ld 19 днів тому +174

    Nice lateral gains on the dome

  • @AugmentedDictatorGames
    @AugmentedDictatorGames 20 днів тому +780

    Dry scooping creatine like a beast. 😂

    • @tunabestfish
      @tunabestfish 20 днів тому

      wdym

    • @tommydee3765
      @tommydee3765 19 днів тому +48

      fill the scoop and just dump it in your mouth and then drink water ​@@tunabestfish

    • @tunabestfish
      @tunabestfish 19 днів тому

      @@tommydee3765 yeah ik

    • @urbanracer01
      @urbanracer01 19 днів тому +23

      I tried doing it, would not recommend

    • @williamhunterknight6135
      @williamhunterknight6135 19 днів тому +45

      There are two types of people who take creatine. The kind who raw dog it like this, and the kind who mix this flavorless powder into any beverage like a normal human being

  • @terigiese1322
    @terigiese1322 20 днів тому +91

    Great post!I put my creatine in my coffee every morning.Had concerns as I train in the evening.But,this post eases my concerns.👏🏻😊

    • @johnstewart4350
      @johnstewart4350 19 днів тому +2

      5 gram ??

    • @FreshDougan
      @FreshDougan 19 днів тому +13

      I do that same thing bro. But I add mine to my coffee enemas.

    • @vannloc7551
      @vannloc7551 19 днів тому +1

      That has to taste absolutely awful

    • @corey5702
      @corey5702 19 днів тому +10

      absolute psycho drinking creatine with coffee

    • @vannloc7551
      @vannloc7551 19 днів тому +1

      @@corey5702 yea there's some screws loose here. It does not sound tasty at all.

  • @mattlovelace6610
    @mattlovelace6610 18 днів тому +7

    Glad to see you dry scoop your Creatine as well!

  • @feelingthislife
    @feelingthislife 19 днів тому +14

    Lmao when he just scooped the dry S right in there. Such a Dr Mike thing to do 😂😂😂

  • @phillipcook3072
    @phillipcook3072 8 днів тому +2

    Just wake up and exercise every morning, train cardio and strength in a balanced routine. Eat decent food and make sure you hydrate well, big muscles are good in short burst but do not help in the long run, make your body healthy don't modify your body

  • @venivinivinci
    @venivinivinci 13 днів тому +2

    Creatine helped me with cardio knocking out those extra miles

  • @nathanplumb3782
    @nathanplumb3782 19 днів тому +177

    Taking a scoop of dry creatine straight to the face! What a man!

    • @theeveryman8518
      @theeveryman8518 19 днів тому

      Or idiot

    • @Alex-ve1og
      @Alex-ve1og 17 днів тому +6

      Who doesn't dry scoop? It's literally tasteless

    • @mh-60t
      @mh-60t 17 днів тому

      @@Alex-ve1ogIsn’t that unsafe.

    • @jamjam1
      @jamjam1 16 днів тому +1

      ​@Alex-ve1og but why dry scoop? Is it literally to save the little tiny bits that remain in the bottle/shaker?

    • @armedappalachian
      @armedappalachian 15 днів тому +3

      ​@@jamjam1I can't speak for everyone, but I dry scoop things because I just want it to be done without having to worry about chugging the drink while it's still cold, and I'm lazy and don't want to dirty extra shakers.

  • @peepantsthehoboclown2453
    @peepantsthehoboclown2453 7 днів тому

    I love the dry scoop Mike, great minds think alike!!

  • @EddieW-kx5mz
    @EddieW-kx5mz 14 днів тому +2

    first day I take creatine i notice it right away and it definitely gives me added strength for another rep or two and that's right from the first dose so I definitely disagree but only on that part.... I've cycled it on and off for years and after a couple month layoff the first dose does works every single time

    • @gaamna
      @gaamna 9 годин тому

      Didn’t the creatine works by saturation? Meaning that it would take you to saturate your muscles with it before you feel the actual benefits from it. I also read from several sources that cycling creatine is a myth, there is no evidence that shows cycling it is better than just taking it daily, if anything it will just consume the levels of creatine you gained and you will have to start from bottom the saturation process

  • @BBQDad463
    @BBQDad463 20 днів тому +4

    Thank you for this valuable information.

  • @_TheViewer_
    @_TheViewer_ 20 днів тому +2

    Please, Dr. Mike, thanks as always for ALL the informative stuff, but could you consider Ashton Hall/Max Euceda for the next Work-Out Critique-Video ? I think both of em got impressive physique, form and dedication, would LOVE to hear your input on them !
    (Day 3 I think, I’m sorry but this keeps me thinking 🙏)

  • @scorpleeon
    @scorpleeon 20 днів тому +1

    I’ll try mine again. When my nutrition was off this spring, I’d bloat so much it looked like I was at the end of my second trimester (menopausal so that’s impossible 😂). Now I’m dialed in and well into a good recomp to prep for hip replacement this fall I’ll see how it goes.

  • @chrish2021
    @chrish2021 16 днів тому +2

    My pre workout is my "coffee". Wake up, chug a glass of water, dilute pre workout in my to-go cup, take a gulp or two, s(h)it, shower, shave, and go. Drink to-go bottle halfway and fill it multiple times per day. Dosing all day.

  • @7tgm23
    @7tgm23 20 днів тому +17

    I take it with my morning whey shake. Never forget.

  • @LovleyLemonade
    @LovleyLemonade 16 днів тому +1

    I take it as either a morning drink or post morning workout drink. It depends on whether I workout that day because it is mixed with my protein powder. Whenever it is a time you won't forget is the best time to take it.

  • @takeitzenman7894
    @takeitzenman7894 19 днів тому +1

    Just like anything in life worth doing, be consistent at it.

  • @adrianamorphous
    @adrianamorphous 19 днів тому +55

    People that just swallow creatine: are u ok

    • @Devj530
      @Devj530 18 днів тому +4

      I've never been ok. So just eating the powder is par for the course for me.

    • @pricklycats
      @pricklycats 18 днів тому +2

      I put it in coffee because it doesn’t taste like anything

    • @ilarirantala7402
      @ilarirantala7402 18 днів тому +3

      You might want to look up about taking creatine with coffee. There was something about creatine not absorbing optimally when mixed with coffee

    • @3legreg
      @3legreg 17 днів тому

      Yes I just have a weird thing for particles in my drink. I’d rather dry scoop it

    • @harleyzeth
      @harleyzeth 17 днів тому +1

      ​@@ilarirantala7402 There's no difference

  • @arthurleible7139
    @arthurleible7139 19 днів тому +9

    Anybody else getting this video while drinking my creatine?

  • @marktureaud4094
    @marktureaud4094 День тому

    Creatine load by taking 2.5g with dextrose 8 times a day every 1.5 hours ~ for 2 days will expand your overall muscle-size by around 6-8 pounds -
    Learned this from a an article by a Doctor -
    WORKS BALLS!!

  • @afog
    @afog 15 днів тому

    Great advice! Thanks for just laying it down simple!

  • @hankdutton8896
    @hankdutton8896 7 днів тому

    I could watch this guy most days. Very astute guy.

  • @highstax_xylophones
    @highstax_xylophones 19 днів тому +3

    Taking creatine any time of day keepin ya big as hell!

  • @meggriffin4802
    @meggriffin4802 15 днів тому +1

    I take mine right before I work out as I like that routine

  • @Murph0341
    @Murph0341 18 днів тому +2

    I’ve always just mixed it with my pre workout

  • @ratio5749
    @ratio5749 20 днів тому

    Thank you for spreading the word, sending this to all the bros who take creatine like pre 😅

  • @gregd4391
    @gregd4391 18 днів тому +1

    If you are serious about training, you will do what I do: have an IV of creatine and whey protein 24/7.

  • @Macabee_chanukkah
    @Macabee_chanukkah 19 днів тому +4

    I like a cute effect

  • @aloe6287
    @aloe6287 18 днів тому +1

    God the skull is beautiful

  • @garyleeguffeyjr
    @garyleeguffeyjr Годину тому

    Consistency is the hardest battle all around.

  • @Redbaronn
    @Redbaronn 6 днів тому

    Thanx bro for kicking the facts
    Pay attention TikTok ers

  • @olihowell2505
    @olihowell2505 20 днів тому +9

    I chuck mine on my cereal in the morning lol

  • @hollywoodbb
    @hollywoodbb 16 днів тому

    I take mine right before bed every night. Easy to remember, easy to do, probably good to have it at its most abundant during the hours I’m repairing and growing anyway.

  • @JessicaJade-li9nd
    @JessicaJade-li9nd 16 днів тому

    I use to take creatine in 2019 with my last cycle of steroids. Most people dont understand how creatine works I used 2 scoops of creatine now follow me I cycled creatine 4 times a day at 20 grams a day and two of them with my post workout meal two scoops of protein I put all this in a bowl 2 scoops of protein regular oats cut strawberries up , blueberries,and half a apple warmed all that up two minutes in the microwave then added water and 10grams 2 scoops of creatine monohydrate stired it all up worked best with carbs .

  • @chivebutter8794
    @chivebutter8794 19 днів тому

    I put it in my morning cup of tea. It dissolves really well and doesnt affect the flavour

  • @Paul-yd6rr
    @Paul-yd6rr 18 днів тому

    Always great content

  • @eliot_jay
    @eliot_jay 19 днів тому

    You just reminded me to take my creatine, thanks! 🎉

  • @tdog2284
    @tdog2284 13 днів тому

    First video brilliant

  • @fin_jan
    @fin_jan 15 днів тому

    I love Dr Mike's no-hype content.
    It's like a dry scoop of creatine, taken regularly.

  • @iamwondertwin1407
    @iamwondertwin1407 19 днів тому +7

    Also, do coffee and creatine in the morning and workout in the evening. Tomorrow, I'm going to see if I can beast mode the dry creatine straight in my mouth! So, I tried it. It's a good thing I had my coffee nearby. Lol

    • @dianapennepacker6854
      @dianapennepacker6854 18 днів тому

      I've got a liquid restriction as I've got no kidneys nor liver! End stage. So it is important that I simply don't drink liquid as much as I can.
      So I tried gunning a scoop. Nearly choked trying to down my whey. Not enough Salvia, and it sat there getting thicker and thicker in my mouth hah. It was a terrible idea.
      Yet I could mix 30 grams of whey isolate 90 with like 1 or 2 ounces of cranberry juice no problem.
      It comes out like a thick brownie batter. I have no idea how people drink these huge jugs, and then go work out with all that liquid sloshing in their God damn stomach.
      Do yourselves a favor. Just make it a thick liquid. Stomach will thank you, and no matter how nasty it is you can just down it.
      Unless of course you were hydrating yourself, but why?! It's still usually bad tasting.

  • @croatiancroissant28776
    @croatiancroissant28776 18 днів тому

    I take it in my morning coffee with sugar. Same time every day, and I never forget it.

  • @SmokeDogg91
    @SmokeDogg91 20 днів тому +62

    Mike'O'Hearn called you out Mike 😂 Challenge him to a charity boxing match 🥊

    • @JabroniJimmy
      @JabroniJimmy 20 днів тому +11

      Neither of them know how to strike though
      Bjj would be better to see ohearn go to sleep 😂

    • @user-ii7xc1ry3x
      @user-ii7xc1ry3x 19 днів тому +9

      @@JabroniJimmy Israetel's brain is too precious to be shaken that like that

    • @Theguyfromvoid
      @Theguyfromvoid 19 днів тому +1

      Oh please God no, I don't wanna see a fucking slugfest.

    • @edwisongogo6326
      @edwisongogo6326 19 днів тому

      ​@@user-ii7xc1ry3x have look at the skull again mate

    • @StevenBoston-k7p
      @StevenBoston-k7p 19 днів тому

      Mike O Hearn is a wally, who will end his days as a sad lonely man

  • @nathanplumb3782
    @nathanplumb3782 19 днів тому

    This good to know. I’ve been taking mine at night in my protein drink, because that’s the easiest and most convenient way for me to do it.

  • @ptrckhnry7634
    @ptrckhnry7634 14 днів тому

    Good to know!

  • @anthonyrcoronaq
    @anthonyrcoronaq 18 днів тому

    I use the the same Body Armor brand of creatine from the Vitamin Shoppe and my personal trainer Nick Perillo prompted me to take it after my workouts too

  • @mikepainter1648
    @mikepainter1648 16 днів тому

    I like kre-alkaline creatine. Reportedly a much higher absorption rate and it can be taken about 30 minutes before a workout and not every day. I've noticed similar effects to normal creatine monohydrate and I don't have to take it daily.

  • @William1683BT
    @William1683BT 20 днів тому +56

    Best time to take creatine is when you can afford it lol.

    • @Alex-G23
      @Alex-G23 20 днів тому +16

      You can buy like 500 grams monohydrate from gymbeam for almost nothing. Creatine is really cheap, you don't have to fall for the brands.

    • @dmiller4088
      @dmiller4088 20 днів тому +5

      ​@@Alex-G23yup exactly. Unflavored and a big tub is so cheap. Lasts a long time too if you're not loading

    • @ratio5749
      @ratio5749 20 днів тому +3

      Its like 200 full servings of unflavored for 40 bucks dude

    • @logmeindog
      @logmeindog 20 днів тому +3

      I bought creatine monohydrate and it was $21 for a 6 month supply (1kg). Bidenomics got it up around $33 now though.

    • @bengale1263
      @bengale1263 20 днів тому

      @@dmiller4088I really don’t see how people say “it’s so expensive”, I understand accessibility can play a role, but I can get Warrior CMH, 2 months supply (roughly) for about £14, but even as the other guy just mentioned, gymbeam is even cheaper and I’d never heard of them, definitely going to delve a bit deeper and see what I can get

  • @javpineda3910
    @javpineda3910 6 днів тому

    I always say that cratine is not like caffeine that does the effect after you take it, and there is a time window.

  • @oops262686
    @oops262686 15 днів тому

    I found the best effect when I started taking it with citruline malate as my pre workout

  • @Nine7Three
    @Nine7Three 19 днів тому

    'by a very small fraction' May as well have said it's basically like doing a cycle because that's what everyone will hear as long as there are gains to be made.

  • @zubairhussain7866
    @zubairhussain7866 2 дні тому

    Even his eyelid muscles are twitching

  • @Excesv
    @Excesv 13 днів тому

    About the only video with no bs from Dave... 😂

  • @suplimentedietaexercitinut8578

    Best to take with preworkout o intra workout with Bcaa eaa glutamine electrolytes carbs for recovery and you want creatin to be in sistem blood when you start pumping so the blood can transport it where you need it most in muscle what you train that’s how you shuld take it when you train pump will push creatin straight in muscle

  • @JonnyBoy021
    @JonnyBoy021 21 годину тому

    Back in the day (late 90s and early 2000s) we used to take creatine with dextrose (glucose powder) mixed with 1-2 scoops of whey protein post workout. It was a time of crazy gains and crazy sugar crashes LmAO!

  • @Boxingfirst
    @Boxingfirst 13 днів тому

    I’ve just started getting in shape I’m 43 I’ve stopped drinking every night and I’m on a diet and in gym trying to get lean week in on creative 🙏😬

  • @jimplante8269
    @jimplante8269 18 днів тому

    With my coffee and slow release niacin for excellent hemo dilation

  • @BriefingData
    @BriefingData 16 днів тому

    It's like investing. Time in the market is superior to anything else

  • @syedraza6977
    @syedraza6977 15 днів тому

    Creatine first thing in the morning, second dose before workout on training days😊

  • @codystephens3003
    @codystephens3003 13 днів тому

    I just mix it in with my pre-workout. It doesn’t have a taste but by itself it’s chalky. The pre-workout masks it and tastes delicious anyway.

  • @shibbywit
    @shibbywit 16 днів тому

    I make half gallon jug of water for work everyday. I throw a scoop of creatine and a pack of salt electrolytes in it, sometimes a scoop of pre if I didn't sleep well.

    • @Thleta
      @Thleta 16 днів тому

      Doesn't the tub say you have to ingest it 15 minutes upon mixing? Is the creatine you haven't drank after 15 minutes being utilized?

  • @kevinkreh2520
    @kevinkreh2520 15 днів тому

    Buy a flavored one and drink it in a bottle of water in the morning. Then you start your day off hydrating and getting your creatine and Its an easy routine

  • @Mayberbtw
    @Mayberbtw 18 днів тому

    I take it as soon as I wake up. I have a Flavored kind and mix it with some water to get some liquids in me as soon as I get up.

  • @Ignamolle
    @Ignamolle 20 днів тому

    I just take it with the water I take to the gym as I find it really convenient. Creatine and protein in a water that I'm always going to drink anyway as I can't do sports without it.

  • @jeffreyyon8518
    @jeffreyyon8518 15 днів тому +2

    The timing of creatine and caffeine intake has been a topic of discussion, but the evidence is mixed. Here’s a summary of what’s known:
    1. Potential Negative Interaction: Some studies suggest that caffeine might interfere with the effectiveness of creatine. One study from the 1990s found that taking caffeine and creatine together reduced creatine’s benefits on muscle power. The exact mechanism isn’t well understood, but it may involve caffeine’s impact on muscle relaxation or its effects on the nervous system.
    2. Timing Matters: If there is an interaction, it might depend on the timing. Taking caffeine and creatine at the same time could be problematic, while taking them hours apart might reduce any negative effects.
    3. Mixed Research Findings: Other studies have found no significant interaction between the two. This suggests that the impact might vary based on individual responses, the specific timing, and the doses used.
    4. Practical Consideration: If you’re concerned about potential interactions, you might try separating your creatine and caffeine intake by several hours. For example, if you take creatine before a workout, you could have your caffeine (if you consume it) earlier in the day or afterward.
    Overall, more research is needed to fully understand the interaction, but if you’re not noticing any negative effects, you may not need to be overly concerned.

  • @lionsden4908
    @lionsden4908 13 днів тому

    Creatin before the workout, always.

  • @marianoguaycochea6652
    @marianoguaycochea6652 16 днів тому

    I make a chimichurri with 1 scoop of wey protein, 5 g creatine, 1 spoon of sugar and a litle bit of salt . Have it before going to the gim

  • @WolfgangSaiyan
    @WolfgangSaiyan 7 днів тому

    I mix 5g of creatine in with my protein shake n take that within 30 mins of me finishing my workout, ive been taking creatine since last thursday ( its friday in nz when i posted this comment ) but i did miss it out on sunday, i work out 6 days a week sunday is my days off

  • @jeremybarancik
    @jeremybarancik 16 днів тому

    Dry scoop. Wash it down with a Monster Java. Gains acquired 🎉

  • @GymGuyJoe
    @GymGuyJoe 13 днів тому

    Most people have other things in their creatine as well. So if you take gorilla mode or anything that has beta alanine, L-arginine etc.. take it 1-2 hours before working out with a good amount of water leading up to the workout for best effects. No reason to complicate it like this

  • @REDCLAYHOMESTEAD
    @REDCLAYHOMESTEAD 16 днів тому

    With my morning protein shake, I add creatine, coffee, green tea extract and what ever weird stuff I'm trying at the time.

  • @sweezy7455
    @sweezy7455 18 днів тому +1

    So my question is, are you supposed to take your creatine on days you're not working out? I work out 5-6 days a week but on my off days I am not taking creatine.

    • @YaBoiShining
      @YaBoiShining 14 днів тому

      I’m not Dr. Mike, but yes, you should take it daily, even when you’re not working out. As he said in the video, it’s a supplement that builds in your body over time. It’s also shown to be good for your brain, let alone your muscles.

  • @GVA787
    @GVA787 День тому

    Dry scoop. Protein after post workout

  • @hellothere8972
    @hellothere8972 2 дні тому

    I always feel more energy during my workout if I take creatine immediately before I start.

  • @calithebully9925
    @calithebully9925 18 днів тому

    Dry scooping creatine is diabolical. The non soluble powdery taste when i take it makes my stomach curl even with a drink

  • @joshuaroberts1651
    @joshuaroberts1651 16 днів тому

    I take it before heading out to work along with a scoop of protein

  • @johnphillip2566
    @johnphillip2566 14 днів тому

    I remember when they used to have creatine loading phases. Another way for the company to sell more product.

  • @JustinCupler
    @JustinCupler 10 днів тому

    In my morning coffee at 3am every day.

  • @malcolmlockyer8595
    @malcolmlockyer8595 18 днів тому +1

    Please explain why carbs help when taking? When all natural sources have none carbs inn it ?

  • @steveburgoon3674
    @steveburgoon3674 16 днів тому

    I have a question. From what I understand, there are large amounts of creatine in red meat. So the question is, if I eat a lot of red meat, is it still necessary to take creatine supplements?

  • @georgeejones6581
    @georgeejones6581 День тому

    It made me stronger

  • @peteradams7457
    @peteradams7457 9 днів тому

    Creating is also hard on the kidneys

  • @PiratDunkelbart
    @PiratDunkelbart 19 днів тому

    Same as training itself: when you can do it and wont skip it. :) Better doing at a suboptimal time than not at all.

  • @PileofKyle
    @PileofKyle 20 днів тому +5

    So many 🤖 s

  • @SMEbeats
    @SMEbeats 18 днів тому

    Mix it with my preworkout, quick and easy and I’ll never forget bc I always take preworkout lol

  • @mwarth55
    @mwarth55 2 дні тому

    Can you talk about women workout changes after menopause

  • @OneLocalStudent
    @OneLocalStudent 16 днів тому

    My question is: you've talked a lot about the general benefits of creatine for everyone regardless of activity level. Do those non-bodybuilders also get the gains in visible muscle volume due to water retention?

  • @NaomiLeonard-t7x
    @NaomiLeonard-t7x 20 днів тому +27

    You always surprise us!

  • @b1O15
    @b1O15 17 днів тому

    I just put it in my coffee in the morn

  • @auggiecontreras8068
    @auggiecontreras8068 19 днів тому +1

    That's an enormous tub of creatine 😮

  • @williscox6025
    @williscox6025 17 днів тому

    ✅️ noted

  • @tyquanwashington.8510
    @tyquanwashington.8510 19 днів тому

    I mix mine with 40 oz of water and a packet of liquid IV and sip it over the course of 3-4 hours.

  • @Shirt103
    @Shirt103 17 днів тому

    First thing In the morning every day

  • @Alex-ve1og
    @Alex-ve1og 17 днів тому +1

    So I've been boofing my creatine for preworkout this whole time for no reason?

  • @thepeddle
    @thepeddle 19 днів тому

    I have a daily reminder in my phone.

  • @porscheconvert1
    @porscheconvert1 16 днів тому

    I put mine in my morning coffee everyday

  • @MichaelBrown-fl7zj
    @MichaelBrown-fl7zj 19 днів тому

    There's also caffeine in pre-workout which is a diuretic, working in opposition to creatine.

  • @jfigs1649
    @jfigs1649 20 днів тому +3

    First like, first comment