When to take creatine?

m0lt3n
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24 May 2011 12:31 #67475 by m0lt3n

When to take creatine? was created by m0lt3n

I was of opinion it doesnt matter as it needs to build up in your system. And as it requires an insulin spike I would say after workout with your shake is best.

But this article ( www.absolute-creatine.com/9.htm ) says it is best to take before workout as you can replenish your creatine then throughout the workout as u use it. This is sounds cool but kinda ignores the whole insulin spike theory.
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Wayne
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24 May 2011 14:17 #67486 by Wayne

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I say take a little before and after, problem solved!

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m0lt3n
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24 May 2011 15:45 #67491 by m0lt3n

Replied by m0lt3n on topic When to take creatine?

was my thoughts as well

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SNOK1986
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24 May 2011 17:26 #67492 by SNOK1986

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Yep 5g before and 5g after, i got good results from taking just 5g before training when i was about 20yrs old. Not major like if u were taking test but def something.

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Hard
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25 May 2011 00:45 #67507 by Hard

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Yeah, I find taking before and after works best

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DC EVO
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04 Jun 2011 00:28 #68076 by DC EVO

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5 before and after for me as well.

So cheap and safe that you might as well.

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