Creatine

**harrydyer** · 09-07-2007, 09:06 AM

Just got a few hundred Kre-Alkalyn capsules and was wondering when to take them??What time of day?

**sliceNdice** · 09-07-2007, 11:27 AM

When I took Supplement Directs Kre-Alkalyn I preloaded by taking 5 servings a day with a serving equaling 1.5g (2 pills).
After that on training days I took 1.5g 30 min. before and 1.5 g immediately after. I also only took 1.5g on non-workout days. Be sure to drink plenty of water. I hope this helps.

**harrydyer** · 09-07-2007, 01:29 PM

wat do you mean preload, how long did you preload for?

**sliceNdice** · 09-07-2007, 01:44 PM

It's a phase that allows the creatine to become over saturated in your muscles. I did this for 5 days. This technique, like most preloading, allows you to see results quicker. Is this your first time using creatine?

**peace_frog** · 09-08-2007, 02:11 AM

While a lot of people talk about pre loading, Ive personally have read many acticles that say its unnecessary. The testing I read about showed the same results without pre loading compared to individuals who preloaded. Your creatine will go a little further as well. Just my two cents, and each to their own.

**bcaasdirty** · 09-08-2007, 08:50 AM

one of the benefits of kre alk is you DONT HAVE to preload

you just wasted your pills!!!!

**harrydyer** · 09-08-2007, 09:34 AM

What why should I take them, and when??

**sliceNdice** · 09-08-2007, 03:53 PM

If you decide not to preload ( I guess you shouldn't because you don't want to waste pills) then just take a serving 30-45 min. before you workout and immediately after.

I was under the impression that Kre-Alkalyn was different because the pH (12) allowed it to be absorbed longer.

I'd probably just search around and see what kind of info you can find on it.

**number twelve** · 09-08-2007, 04:02 PM

eat them all day lol when you wake up b4 you lift after and b4 bed...thats the only way i felt anything. then again it prob depends on your activity level