I'm a Bodybuilder... Should I take Creatine...?

If you are either a bodybuilder or want to become a bodybuilder... then you are probably wondering... should I take creatine...?

Or is creatine a huge waste of money?

Don't wonder anymore... Because I got some great news for you! Creatine is one of the good guys of muscle building supplements. Creatine has undergone extensive research and the conclusion is that creatine DOES increase your lean muscle mass... improve your energy levels... increase your muscular strength... and improve your workout performance.

So what exactly does creatine do? It helps the cells in your body expand in volume... and when your cells are bigger, they can store more energy for reserves. And this... is how you can work harder and last longer during your workouts.

To sum it up... creatine helps you work harder and outperform your previous workouts so you can get bigger muscle mass.

And Here is How You Can Take Creatine Powder...

1) take 20 grams a day for 6 days (this is called loading). And then take 2-3 grams a day for maintenance.

Or...

2) you can just take 3-5 grams a day for the long term.

Quite frankly, from all the research done on Creatine... I don't think the first method of loading is really that necessary. It could be a waste of Creatine. Also... for some folks... there are creatine side effects caused by taking too much. It can screw up your digestive system, give you diarrhea and some other sympthoms.

I think you should go with the second method and just take small amounts of Creatine every day... and hopefully, you will avoid the uglier side effects.

So when is the best time to take Creatine? For myself... I discovered that taking Creatine 15 minutes before and after a workout... along with Whey Protein shake and carbs... works best for me.

And don't waste your money on the fancy, packaged Creatine formulas. Stick with the white, powdered Creatine. That white compound is called, Creapure on the label. So be sure to look for that word when buying your Creatine.

I would drink Creatine with simple sugars for best results. I like to drink my post workout shake of Whey protein powder, Creatine and apple juice (with no sugar added). And the reason you should drink Creatine with simple sugars is that the sugar enhances the transportation of Creatine into your muscle tissues.

Conclusion of the Creatine Facts Presented in This Article:

The bottom line is this... Creatine has been proven to be effective in increasing your muscle mass by loads of scientific research. Try not to buy those expensive forms of Creatine made by supplement manufacturers. Just get the simple, white powdered form called, Creapure. That is best.

In short... don't try to complicate bodybuilding any more than you have to when it comes to muscle building supplements. Stick with the simple stuff... a good quality whey protein powder, Creatine, good nutrition and effective workouts and you will... notice a significant gain of lean muscle mass!