About Creatine

GregCP · 11-27-2008

I've been reading a few articles about the reasons behind cycling creatine use and I wanted to hear what your opinions on what I should do.

I'm concerned about building up a tolerance to the supplement, therefore, losing its effectiveness.

I've been on creatine supplements for 15 weeks now.

I didnt know that cycling was important until today.....

What i'm taking: Cell Mass and NO Xplode by BSN

I dont notice that my muscle mass has platued. I feel that I'm still making gains and that i still get a good pumps. I dont notice a tolerance or ineffectiveness of what i've been taking...nor do i feel i need more.

Maljonic · 11-27-2008

I haven't tried using it myself, though reading about it again now I might give it a try. You're right about the clycling though, it is important for better effect and I think your body prefers it that way for its own health too.

Chris · 11-27-2008

From what I've read, the biggest issue with too much creatine for too long is cramping. I tend to cycle about 8 weeks on 3-4 weeks off. I will notice a big improvement when I go back on it, but I don't really notice any loss when I cycle off. It's kinda fun actually.

Maljonic · 11-28-2008

I'm even more convinced now by you saying it's kind of fun! I've also read it increases your IQ, which would be great for me because I have a couple of inventions in mind that I'm not quite clever enough at the moment to get working.

GregCP · 12-04-2008

Wait....you said creatine increases IQ?

Maljonic · 12-04-2008

I think there are differing opinions on the subject, but have a look at this BBC NEWS | Health | Creatine 'boosts brain power'

Hamoth · 12-04-2008

What is creatine and what foods is it in?

Chris · 12-06-2008

Creatine is a protein derivative found in muscle tissue. It is often taken as a workout supplement because once combined with a phosphate it produces ATP. In other words, it produces energy, especially energy for muscle contraction. It helps you get the extra rep, the extra push, the extra little "Umph" you need when you fail on a set. It also helps with recovery.

It occurs naturally in meat since it's a component of muscle tissue.

GregCP · 4 Weeks Ago

Very interesting article Maljonic, thanks.

11-27-2008	#1 (permalink)
GregCP Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lacey WA Posts: 86	About Creatine I've been reading a few articles about the reasons behind cycling creatine use and I wanted to hear what your opinions on what I should do. I'm concerned about building up a tolerance to the supplement, therefore, losing its effectiveness. I've been on creatine supplements for 15 weeks now. I didnt know that cycling was important until today..... What i'm taking: Cell Mass and NO Xplode by BSN I dont notice that my muscle mass has platued. I feel that I'm still making gains and that i still get a good pumps. I dont notice a tolerance or ineffectiveness of what i've been taking...nor do i feel i need more. __________________ "PAIN IS TEMPORARY. THE GAME IS FOREVER."

11-27-2008	#2 (permalink)
Maljonic Here to help Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 479	I haven't tried using it myself, though reading about it again now I might give it a try. You're right about the clycling though, it is important for better effect and I think your body prefers it that way for its own health too. __________________ Some people think they can, while others think they can't - all of them are right.

11-27-2008	#3 (permalink)
Chris Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,981 Blog Entries: 77	From what I've read, the biggest issue with too much creatine for too long is cramping. I tend to cycle about 8 weeks on 3-4 weeks off. I will notice a big improvement when I go back on it, but I don't really notice any loss when I cycle off. It's kinda fun actually. __________________ "Half ass effort gets you half ass results." "Negative people can clear a room quicker than a fart." "You don't think your way to a new way of living. You live your way to a new way of thinking."

11-28-2008	#4 (permalink)
Maljonic Here to help Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 479	I'm even more convinced now by you saying it's kind of fun! I've also read it increases your IQ, which would be great for me because I have a couple of inventions in mind that I'm not quite clever enough at the moment to get working. __________________ Some people think they can, while others think they can't - all of them are right.

12-04-2008	#5 (permalink)
GregCP Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lacey WA Posts: 86	Wait....you said creatine increases IQ? __________________ "PAIN IS TEMPORARY. THE GAME IS FOREVER."

12-04-2008	#6 (permalink)
Maljonic Here to help Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 479	I think there are differing opinions on the subject, but have a look at this BBC NEWS \| Health \| Creatine 'boosts brain power' __________________ Some people think they can, while others think they can't - all of them are right.

12-04-2008	#7 (permalink)
Hamoth Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 208 Blog Entries: 33	What is creatine and what foods is it in? __________________ I have just completed an 8 week challenge to lose 30lbs of fat and gain 20 lbs of muscle. I am trying to recover from my long-neglected case of CECS (Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome) which was relieved two years ago with bilateral fasciotomies. Check out my Blog!

12-06-2008	#8 (permalink)
Chris Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,981 Blog Entries: 77	Creatine is a protein derivative found in muscle tissue. It is often taken as a workout supplement because once combined with a phosphate it produces ATP. In other words, it produces energy, especially energy for muscle contraction. It helps you get the extra rep, the extra push, the extra little "Umph" you need when you fail on a set. It also helps with recovery. It occurs naturally in meat since it's a component of muscle tissue. __________________ "Half ass effort gets you half ass results." "Negative people can clear a room quicker than a fart." "You don't think your way to a new way of living. You live your way to a new way of thinking."

4 Weeks Ago	#9 (permalink)
GregCP Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lacey WA Posts: 86	Very interesting article Maljonic, thanks. __________________ "PAIN IS TEMPORARY. THE GAME IS FOREVER."

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