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Title: A friend needs help
Post by: newmom on December 27, 2011, 07:27:19 AM
My friends hubby needs help.

He's hell bent on taking creatine. He's 5 ft10 at 195.

He wants to lean a tad out but put on side and can't take any gear. He was reading about no explode but was worried about peeing side effects. I told him to clean his diet up a bit but does anyone have recommendations?
Title: Re: A friend needs help
Post by: Montague on December 27, 2011, 08:19:56 AM
What are his "peeing side-effects?"
Does he have a kidney condition, prostate problem, or some other urinary issue?

Anyway, concerning your question about supplements...
According to user feedback, N.O.-Xplode isn’t what it was when it came out years ago.
For what it’s worth, I tried it then and still wasn’t impressed with it.

Creatine, however, has withstood the test of time - still included in many quality workout supplements.
It is certainly worth glancing over the sticky’s PL has made - particularly as it relates to types, timing, etc.

Replenishing ATP stores, hydrating muscles, and facilitating protein synthesis are all effective mechanisms for improving exercise performance and long-term muscle growth.
The “cell-volumizing”/intra-cellular bloat is often a pleasant short term visible effect for those who like instant gratification, which may provide a bit of reward and motivation.
A lot of people who turn to supplements need that.
Title: Re: A friend needs help
Post by: newmom on December 27, 2011, 08:28:57 AM
No he was reading about the peeing side effects. he's never tried it.
Title: Re: A friend needs help
Post by: garebear on December 27, 2011, 08:33:59 AM
I never noticed any improvements from creatine.

I've never tried steroids.

Eat clean and work hard. What you get is what you get.
Title: Re: A friend needs help
Post by: JAM on December 30, 2011, 07:58:59 AM
I have used creatine and from what I can tell it causes me to slightly retain water and gives a small bump in strength.  I never experienced any side effects of any kind.  Unless your friends husbands goal is to get a little edge with strength... then it may not do much else.
Title: Re: A friend needs help
Post by: US MUSL on December 31, 2011, 05:12:26 PM
Advise him just to buy creatine monohydrate, and pass on the sugary/fad mixtures. I've used it on and off for years and has been the only natural supplement that has made a difference.
Title: Re: A friend needs help
Post by: nzmusclemonster on December 31, 2011, 07:48:19 PM
My friends hubby needs help.

He's hell bent on taking creatine. He's 5 ft10 at 195.

He wants to lean a tad out but put on side and can't take any gear. He was reading about no explode but was worried about peeing side effects. I told him to clean his diet up a bit but does anyone have recommendations?

You need help.