There is always a temptation for people to believe that dietary supplementation (such as Creatine, Amino Acids, extra Protein) makes a difference to performance. While a well-balanced diet is always important in athletic performance, it is a wrong mindset to think about supplementation rather than than the content of your training. There are also concerns about the consumption of Creatine.
Creatine typically takes about 1-2 hours to be absorbed into the body after consumption.
Creatine typically takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour to kick in after drinking it.
Yes, you can take creatine on an international flight as long as it complies with the airline's regulations for carrying supplements and is in a properly labeled container.
no do not take Creatine supplements while taking Abilify
The best time to take creatine if you are not working out is in the morning with breakfast.
Yes, you can bring creatine on a plane with you in your carry-on luggage as long as it is in a container that is 3.4 ounces or less and placed in a clear, quart-sized plastic bag.
It is generally recommended to take creatine for 8-12 weeks before considering taking a break to allow your body to reset and prevent potential side effects.
If each creatine pill contains 1 gram of creatine, you would need to take 5 pills to get 5 grams of creatine.
yes. As long as its not two different types. Like a monohydrate to an ethyl-ester or along those lines.
Yes, it is recommended to take breaks from using creatine to prevent potential side effects and allow your body to reset its natural creatine production.
Yes it is bad to take caffeine with creatine. Both caffeine and creatine dehydrate you so you will get really dehydrated. Even when on creatine alone you should drink a lot of water because creatine needs a lot of water to work and you will get dehydrated if you don't drink water when on it. Also caffeine will reduce the effectiveness of creatine.
It is generally recommended to take a break from using creatine after 8-12 weeks of continuous usage to allow your body to reset and prevent potential side effects.