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Multivitamins
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I think from what I've read that you want to build up creatine stores in your muscles so taking it consistently is more important than timing it before/after a workout. A 5g serving per day is pretty cheap if you buy it in bulk powder form. About 22 cents per day if my math is correct.
I don't take multivitamins. I take 5g of creatine daily and in the winter I take vitamin D. I'll drink electrolytes when I'm surfing or training a lot, especially in the summer. I should probably take them daily but I haven't found one I like enough to drink daily. Same kind of goes for protein powder. Stuff kind of grosses me out after a while.
YeH, I don’t think taking creatine inconsistently or occasionally will give any benefit. Body needs to build up a store of it. I usually take some with protein shake post-workout, but I haven’t been as consistent working out lately so I’ll probably start doing 5mg daily like Aruka says.
And if I take it without weight training it’s useless? What if someone is only doing body weight resistance training. Useless? I do one day a week of barbell work and one day of bodyweight stuff. Or I should say barbell exercises because I’m not presently pushing progressive overload.
The protein powder I bought is chocolate flavor and like you said, it’s a bit much. Maybe I’ll mix creative and protein into one vile brew and chug it, kind of like cod liver oil back in the day…
i was on the steady 5g/day of creatine program plus the 3g in my pre-workout for a long time. stopped last may and i feel the difference. was also supplementing with beta alanine and really notice a difference there.
i like the tingles from beta alanine during a workout
Imo, all this chit tastes like bleh.
I went through a phase of trying to perfect the protein smoothie. Now I just add the least amount of water to get a mixture w/o chunks and try and chug as quick as possible. It’s not worth the effort to make it taste good.
I prefer vanilla flavor. Less bite on the aftertaste, imo.
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Creatine. If it's good for the knees, it might be good for the shoulder and spine?
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Anybody have a recommendation for a good, inexpensive creatine brand. I think I'm going to make that protein/creatine drink....
Beneficial effect of creatine supplementation in knee osteoarthritis - PubMed
CR supplementation improves physical function, lower limb lean mass, and quality of life in postmenopausal women with knee OA undergoing strengthening exercises.
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Anybody have a recommendation for a good, inexpensive creatine brand. I think I'm going to make that protein/creatine drink....
same - i just do magnesium glycinate for sleep and restless leg. some vitamin d every once in a while when i can remmeber to buy it.
I posted an amazon link to the powder I use in my earlier post. It's basically flavorless and readily dissolves in liquid. Maybe there are better ones or cheaper ones out there. I'm not an expert. I add 5g to my oatmeal every morning. Adding it to a protein shake is what most people do I think.Creatine. If it's good for the knees, it might be good for the shoulder and spine?
.Beneficial effect of creatine supplementation in knee osteoarthritis - PubMed
CR supplementation improves physical function, lower limb lean mass, and quality of life in postmenopausal women with knee OA undergoing strengthening exercises.
Anybody have a recommendation for a good, inexpensive creatine brand. I think I'm going to make that protein/creatine drink....
I've been doing half a scoop of whey protein in my oatmeal as well. A whole scoop is just a little much but half a scoop seems doable and is better than nothing I reckon.
Maybe I'll try the bone broth powder next @grapedrink
Oh yeah and I would say for anyone just starting on creatine, drink plenty of water.
I'm transgender.
I never said I was transitioning.
If you think most trans people transition you need to educate yourself on what it means to be trans. Also let me remind you we are a protected class and I'm not going to tolerate your harassment.
I produce a pretty big load, but I want to see how big my load can get.
Women love big loads. There are few things better than the first time a chick is jacking you off onto her t!ts and you're shooting like a SuperSoaker.
They all have a different way of verbally acknowledging your load size when it just keeps coming...whether it's a giggle or a "Looks like you really liked that, huh?"
TBH it's really a huge self-esteem booster for them.
This is me before and after I started taking a multi.
Sounds good but the one I tried did not work for oatmeal, turned into a clumpy glue