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There is no such thing as maintenance with creatine.
If you are not working out, you should stop taking creatine.
Even if you are following a maintenance program for your workout (lifting with less intensity or lifting fewer times), you should stop creatine consumption.
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Should i take the amount of creatine suggested on the container or less?
If you are just starting to use it, you should dial it down so your body can get used to it. Then slowly increase it but do not exceed the amount directed on the bottle.
Where can I find cheap creatine?
You should go with a generic store brand, for the cheapest price. Most of the talk about creatine absorption problems is just marketing hype.
Is it true that your body will quit producing it's own form of Creatine if you take too much supplemental Creatine?
Yes This is precisely why they tell you to cycle creatine so your body won't lose too much of its own creatine producing abilities. Just stay within your limits and forget about that loading phase and you should be fine. Of course, you could always just choose to not take any creatine. It is not as crucial as you would think.
Will creatine show up on a drug test?
no, cause creatine is not a drug. it just helps your body get some extra power. BUT you should NEVER USE IT IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE ANY HARD WORKOUT. the workout should be so bad you should almost be crying. ONLY THEN can YOU USE CREATINE
How do you prevent low creatine levels in testing?
Drink lots of water and buy a creatine supplement-can get it at gnc or other stores like it. Mix double the amount with Gatorade and drink about 30 min to an hour before the test. Just make sure to water load the 2 days before and after. Don't need to keep the creatine in your system too long, can cause kidney problems in large amount.
Is creatine ethyl ester legal in NCAA sports?
Yes it is. Creatine ethyl ester is just another more expensive form of creatine monohydrate, that is "absorbed" better than regular creatine. Creatine is legal to take, but coaches are not allowed to provide it for their athletes. I actually just got out of our NCAA meeting and we talked about this same thing.
Will cranberry juice flush your system in two days to take urine test?
No, that will just dilute your urine and you'll get in trouble for not having the legal amount of creatine in your urine.
What does low creatine mean?
Creatine is a chemical that carries energy to cells in the body, primarily muscels. Low creatine means energy is not getting to your muscles as fast/good as it should be. Creatine supplements are often used by body builders. If this is concerning your/someone you know's health, go see a doctor and get the facts. don't rely on things you read on the internet. If it's just homework, then don't worry.
Is creatine harmful?
It is bad for you liver and kidney if taken in high doses, so make sure you read the package to see how much you can safely consume. Some people experience side effects such as diarrhea and muscle cramps.It can be more harmful if taken with other things that dehydrate you or damage your kidney. For example taking caffeine and creatine can be harmful because they both dehydrate you. The Food and Drug Administration(FDA) recommends you talk to your health care provider before taking creatine.
How long do you have to wait before taking protein after creatine post workout?
There's no need to wait. Protein can be taken with creatine. Just be sure you're getting enough fluids.
Why is smallworlds offline?
They're probably just doing maintenance, they should be back on soon.
I am in high school and I play football and I use EAS myoplex it has creatine in it and I was wondering if I will have any negative side effects or will i get banned from sports?
Well lets start off with the fact that any product that has creatine is legal. I have been playing football all my life and am now in college. I have taken creatine and gotten tested and nothing comes up. Myoplex is defenetly not the best creatine out there but its most certainly legal. And as far as the bad effects go you just need to drink alot of water and you should be fine.
