Ways to take Creatine
Many people prefer and recommend different ways on how to take creatine. Studies show that you get up to a 60% great cell uptake of creatine if you mix it with a sugar base such as fruit juice.
An expert has advised me to never take creatine with orange juice, as it negates the positive effects due to it’s acidity. If you a prone to upset stomachs it is recommended that you take with with cranberry juice to help alleviate the upset.
Creatine shuttles, the theory is that in order to maximize the effects of creatine, it is vital to take with a simple carbohydrate. This will promote an insulin spike which will “shuttle” creatine into your muscles. The basic ingredients in a shuttle contains cretine and dextrose.
So I hear you asking “Why use a shuttle?”
Although it may be more expensive, it is purely for convenice. 1kg containers can be sold for $25-40, and you will get the best of 1 month from a 1kg container of a “shuttle”.
When should I use a “shuttle”?
It should be used on your training days to boost the creatine and dextrose into your muscles, either before or during a workout. On non-training days you should only take your regular creatine supplement.
20070417 3:33 pm
whats the best method to cycling creatine? I’ve been using it, and have been trying to come up with a new effective way to get the best results. Do you think 2 weeks on 1 week off for a 2 month period will work
20071209 7:33 pm
Ive read somewhere that its usually 8 weeks on and 2 weeks off. But I’m on pure Creatine Monohydrate, not sure if its different from others.
20080316 3:01 am
IVE JUST STARTED TACKING CREATINE AND I HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO TAKE IT ON A 1 MONTH AND 1 MONTH OF CYCLE.
20080816 6:52 am
I was advised to take creatine for a month and then stop it for 3 months and then start it again to get the best results.
20080817 7:39 am
I am also told that if u take creatine with glucose it gives the best results??????
20080817 7:42 am
I was told to take creatine with glucose to get the best results as it has carbohydrates which creatine requires…..
20081218 12:16 am
the powder gatorade is great to take with creatine due to the glucose and dextrose ingredients, also ive been doing studies thru many different sources and the average should be a month on creatine including the loading phase and 3 weeks off.
20090726 3:45 pm
Please don’t take any kinds of creatine because I have problem with it. Creatine is bad .
20100216 5:50 pm
kuo bhai kya howa
20110404 8:49 pm
im a pathetic eater and just bought creatine monohydrate caps,any advice on best ways to get best results