shep88ner Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 i have been working out lately and i still have some creatine left from when i worked out before. i have a protein mix i drink now after workouts. is it ok to take the creatine with the protein powder? will it give me a boost in results mixing the two? or should i stay away from that? Link to comment
ahhh2jz Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 i think your better off using creatine an hour before your workout and just have your post workout protein shake after; ive never tried it mixed though... if you do.. down that with a lot of water lol Link to comment
stark Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Yeah you can mix. Creatine = more energy for your muscles, protein = new muscle. So its best to take creatine before you work out and protein after. I take a Whey/Glutamine/Creatine mixed with milk before I go to bed then have a protein bar right after the work out. You can take a quick hit an hour or so before your workout too. Link to comment
JoeWho Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I used to take creatine right after I worked out and then a protein shake like 15 minutes later. It worked great for me, but with creatine you should be taking it everyday if you want to get the maximum results. Link to comment
maladjusted Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 it is okay to mix the two. in fact that is what i do after every workout. it helps with the post recovery phase of your workout. if you use creatine a lot make sure you cycle off and on. Link to comment
mitch17 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 creatine and protein are best mates, they're meant to be used together Link to comment
need2bme Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 i think your better off using creatine an hour before your workout and just have your post workout protein shake after; ive never tried it mixed though... if you do.. down that with a lot of water lol This is what I have read is the recommended way to take it. However, if your creatine is too old, I read that it can actually harm you. So, if it is too old, just get some fresher creatine. Link to comment
sddeaston Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Creatine needs to be taken before workout. Its a chemical your body produces naturally. Creatine does not create more energy for the muscle, it accelerates the mending period after muscles are broke down through activity, which accelerates muscle gain. It is also (in some cases) packed with insulin which makes your body retain water and appear bigger. I was a VERY competitive baseball/football player in high school and in college. I used creating for a number of years until I got injured. I do not advocate creatine, as it accelerates your muscle growth and does not give tendons and ligaments time to strengthen first, which is imperative. I could have avoided injury by hard work in the gym, and not seeking the easy way to get what I wanted. I am not trying to bash on anyone for taking it, I am just putting in my .02 because creatine was part of the reason I had to stop playing baseball in college, and I had opportunities. But yeah. I suggest taking it before the workout, that way your body has time to process it and it can start working as soon as your body needs it. Link to comment
WuThrower Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I'm sure that there is nothing wrong with mixing creatine and protein as far as health goes, but as far as effectiveness goes, you are cutting your results short by combining the two. Creatine needs a delivery system in order to work, and that delivery system can best be found in simple and unrefined sugars and carbohydrates (most specifically, those found in 100% apple or grape juice). Your body needs a reason to absorb that creatine and if its mixed with juice, it will take the creatine in while it's taking in those sugars. If you really want to get great results, completely mix your protein in water or milk (and drink it after your workout, when your body is demanding it) and mix your creatine in about 12 oz. of fruit juice, regardless of whether you drink it before or after you work out (I've experienced great results both ways). Good luck! Link to comment
Killasasparilla Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I don't know if you're much for cooking, but put the protein powder in pancake mix. It's hell-good. Link to comment
Benson Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 also another tip, if youre trying to put weight on, u should be intaking protein equal to your weight in grams per day (ie 150 lbs = 150g protein) you should always have protein in your system if you workout alot Link to comment
ghost69 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 with creatine you needs lot of water to fill your muscle fibers up. if you drink protein powder, you might not feel as thirsty and the creatine is useless. as another poster said i would take creatine at convenient times, like before work/school, take a gallon with you and just slam it as much as you can. then protein up at least 3 times a day. i used to use creatine. i always felt so sick. i stopped. but i still used protein. at least 2 shakes a day every other week. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I don't know if you're much for cooking, but put the protein powder in pancake mix. It's hell-good. I do the same. It's a great way to sneak more protein into your diet and flavor pancakes without using sugar. Link to comment
ghost69 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 resurrecting the thread BD? i hope you aren't ripped. cause if you aren't, you won't need creatine. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Opps didn't realize it was THAT old..... Anyways, I'm not ripped- I don't use Creatine. I just use Whey Protein. Link to comment
ghost69 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 yeah. i was just pointing out, you should use creatine only if you are really cut. it's to swell the muscle to allow extra growth. if you have some weight to work with, creatine would be pointless. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 if you have some weight to work with, creatine would be pointless Yep- I have some of that to work with lol. -consquences of having a child. The days of being "cut" are a thing of the past but I shall return....someday. Link to comment
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