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Title: Quick Question on Creatine
Post by: gilius on April 18, 2006, 07:46:31 PM

Hey, I was just wondering how many grams a day I should have? Some people say 5g, others say 10g. I'm about 180-185 lbs. And also, is it better pre or post workout, or should i split the dosage between the two? Thanks.

Title: Re: Quick Question on Creatine
Post by: gilius on April 18, 2006, 07:48:09 PM

f**k i thought i was in the supplements board, if you can, delete this please.

Title: Re: Quick Question on Creatine
Post by: Peaking at 45 !!! on April 19, 2006, 04:40:41 PM

I'm 190 lbs., and I find that about 5 or 6 grams a day is all you need.

The last couple of years I take it at any time of the day------could be morning , evening , etc.

I dont think it really matters when you take it, as it is always in your system---------and the last couple of years I still made excellent gains no matter what time of day I took it.  Good luck.

Title: Re: Quick Question on Creatine
Post by: candidate2025 on April 19, 2006, 04:45:14 PM

10 grams affter working out.

Title: Re: Quick Question on Creatine
Post by: Sir William Idol on April 20, 2006, 05:12:18 PM

one gram per pound of bodyweight

Title: Re: Quick Question on Creatine
Post by: kicker on April 20, 2006, 08:25:20 PM

3-5 grams postworkout

Title: Re: Quick Question on Creatine
Post by: Cavalier22 on April 21, 2006, 01:58:58 AM

i take 2-3 g postwork

Title: Re: Quick Question on Creatine
Post by: Jr. Yates on April 21, 2006, 11:50:25 AM

Quote from: Sir William Idol on April 20, 2006, 05:12:18 PM

one gram per pound of bodyweight

haha no. thats protein. I take 5-10 grams before and after a workout.

Title: Re: Quick Question on Creatine
Post by: anvil on April 21, 2006, 01:22:21 PM

Only take supplements that are "vince goodrum approved" ;D

Title: Re: Quick Question on Creatine
Post by: gtbro1 on April 22, 2006, 11:54:25 PM

5 grams is plenty ...creatine works well but man it gives me the craps.

Title: Re: Quick Question on Creatine
Post by: gilius on April 23, 2006, 10:26:13 AM

Thanks for answering even though it's on the wrong board. I was thinking of doing something along the lines of 5-6g a day, no loading phase. Thanks again for the help.

Title: Re: Quick Question on Creatine
Post by: Sculpter on April 25, 2006, 11:55:37 AM

After the loading phase (when I was taking creatine) I started out w/the recommended 5-10 g's a day dose.Didn't notice a thing from that!After I went 5 g's upon awakening,5 g's pre & post workout & 5 g's before bedtime did I notice any results.