Creatine

[GroinkTropin]

Creatine works well. Numerous studies have shown monohydrate to still be superior to this day. Loading is bs, the muscle will reach  the same saturation level it will just take longer. Loading was a gimmick designed to sell more product. Also creatine does stress the kidneys, I do not recommend it for this reason.

[Heywood]

Creatine works well. Numerous studies have shown monohydrate to still be superior to this day. Loading is bs, the muscle will reach  the same saturation level it will just take longer. Loading was a gimmick designed to sell more product. Also creatine does stress the kidneys, I do not recommend it for this reason.

Have there been any studies regarding kidney issues?  Is there a lot of anecdotal evidence?

[Tapeworm]

I used to piss like a racehorse when I took it.  Couldn't go anywhere without having to find a bathroom or a bush.

[Fatpanda]

All interesting comments since I placed second at the 2000 WNSO worlds just missing my Musclemania card but this IS getbig so flaming is your business

maybe if you used creatine and quit being a whinny bitch you would have gotten first.

something to think about.

[GroinkTropin]

Have there been any studies regarding kidney issues?  Is there a lot of anecdotal evidence?

France banned it over kidney issues. If I remember correctly, when you mix monodryate in water it very quickly loses the water molecule and degrades into creatinine, a fairly toxic substance. Haven't you wondered why you need to mix 10+ grams in water? Because only 1-2 grams actually make it to your bloodstream. I speak on monohydrate only, I have no real experience with CEE or other variants. I will also say while great for strength the water bloat makes my whole body look like shit. The water the covers my arms and abs ain't intramuscular water retention folks. Makes me bloat exactly like I do when i am eating high salt and fatty foods...

[theworm]

think i will just avoid it!

protein takes a toll on the kidneys already, plus the strenuous exercising puts added stress on the kidneys...

[Natural Man]

France banned it over kidney issues. If I remember correctly, when you mix monodryate in water it very quickly loses the water molecule and degrades into creatinine, a fairly toxic substance. Haven't you wondered why you need to mix 10+ grams in water? Because only 1-2 grams actually make it to your bloodstream. I speak on monohydrate only, I have no real experience with CEE or other variants. I will also say while great for strength the water bloat makes my whole body look like shit. The water the covers my arms and abs ain't intramuscular water retention folks. Makes me bloat exactly like I do when i am eating high salt and fatty foods...

it is not banned in france...

La vente de créatine est désormais légale en France. La notice d’utilisation doit préciser que la consommation de créatine ne doit pas excéder 3 grammes par jour. Cette légalisation est récente, la France ayant dû s’aligner sur la réglementation européenne concernant la vente des compléments alimentaires.

[The Showstoppa]

maybe if you used creatine and quit being a whinny bitch you would have gotten first.

something to think about.

haha, true......pandy these guys talk about Creatine like it's synthol.....just 5 grams a day and it will suck every ounce of water out of your body and force it into the muscles, only appearing to make you look bigger.

[rccs]

5 grams in the morning, another 5 after training. I get stronger and heavier, and that is a fact!

[TRIX]

my face gets bloaty taking creatine

[SF1900]

think i will just avoid it!

protein takes a toll on the kidneys already, plus the strenuous exercising puts added stress on the kidneys...

There are numerous studies that show NO correlation between high protein intake and kidney problems.