Taking amino acids separate from protein

[jg42058p]

Hi,

I've heard its important to take amino acids like creatine or ornithine alphaketo-glutarate separately from protein. Is this true?
Will the body not absorb the amino acids if you were to mix creatine or ornithine alpha keto glutamate in a protein shake or eaten with a protein based meal?

How important is it to take them with carbs?

[jg42058p]

Has anyone noticed any less of an effect by taking them separate versus taking them with other proteins?

[bobjack]

nope... as long as u get your 5g of creatine i'd say your fine.. i notice it best if i do it immediately after my workout and about 20 mins be4 my protein shake, thats just me see what works best for you

[FONZY007]

I mix all into a protein shake