please be kind enought answer a few questions about creatine

[cyberdude]

hi guys,

just bought some creatine capsules, (this being my first try of creatine)

each capsule contains 700mg CREATINE monohydrate


well it says on the tub to take 6 capsules daily (3 before excercize and 3 after exercize)


well i was hopeing someone could kindly answer a few questions please,

1, is 6, 700mg capules enought?

2, should i take 4 before training and 3 after workout, or or take 6 all at once after workout???

3, should i take them every day even on none training days?

4, when should i take them on none training days day/night ?

5, how long should i take them?

sorry if theres a few questions but i know theres a lot of kind & experienced people on here and i just wanted your advice, concidering this is my first try of creatine

thankyou

[cyberdude]

anyone ??????

[Vegas Kid]

I don't know much about the capsule form but you should generally take 10 grams in the morning and 10 after your workout. I wouldn't pre load.

Before taking any of it you should spend an hour or so reading a few threads on this board about creatine. Do a search and you'll learn a lot.

[saboudian]

Originally posted by Vegas Kid
I don't know much about the capsule form but you should generally take 10 grams in the morning and 10 after your workout. I wouldn't pre load.

Before taking any of it you should spend an hour or so reading a few threads on this board about <a href="http://www.allsportsnutrition.com/listproducts.php?style=category&value=CREATINE" target="_blank">creatine</a> . Do a search and you'll learn a lot.

10g in the morning + 10g postworkout = 20g of creatine per day!!

That is a shitload of creatine my friend, from what i've read, your body can only process 5g/day.

[cyberdude]

wow

so is 6 capsules too much then????

if so how many do u think i should take?

[Warrior]

Originally posted by cyberdude
1, is 6, 700mg capules enought?

2, should i take 4 before training and 3 after workout, or or take 6 all at once after workout???

3, should i take them every day even on none training days?

4, when should i take them on none training days day/night ?

5, how long should i take them?

20grams is too much - you would piss out at keast 10 grams in the form of Creatinine that can be harmfull to your kidneys. And no need to load the first week. You should supplement with 5 grams per day - no more than 8-10.

1. No - you waste you money buying in capsule form. You MUST take lots of water with Creatine so buy the powder form - it is a lot cheaper than paying for capsules.

2. Take 3 during the day - like in the morning with juice and an extra glass of just water. Take 5 more post workout, again with juice and a glass of water.

3. Yes. Training is just creating the stimulis. You grow while you rest not while you are in the gym - especially on off days. You get Short Term Hypertrophy during training but Long Term Hypertrophy happens while you are out. Take them everyday. Your body is growing everyday - not in the gym... get it?

4. See number 3

5. After 30 days your muscles should be fully saturated and you will be much more explosive. From then on you can maintain at 5 grams for as long as you like. Their are no adverse physical problems from this maintenance dose. Just be sure to get enough water.

[unclebeets]

Warrior is right on, I agree 100%

[cyberdude]

thanx warrior,

great post mate

im gona buy powder next time m8,

but i was thinking of just operning each capsule and just chucking it all into my postworkout shake.

will this be ok?

[BIG TEXAN]

Warrior- from reading alot of your posts I think you need to change your name from Warrior to The Profesor (spelling)!!!!LOL