Does creatine make you gain weight? I have great abs, but I don't want to lose them by taking creatine and gaining pounds, I just want to gain muscle. Thanks.

By fitforlife ( - 208.190.253.96) on Friday, January 05, 2001 - 01:38 am: Edit

CREATINE MAKES YOU GAIN WATER WEIGHT........

By Anonymous ( - 207.172.108.69) on Friday, January 05, 2001 - 02:07 am: Edit

ANON read about what creatine does first before you take it. just a suggestion.

By Anonymous ( - 207.172.108.69) on Friday, January 05, 2001 - 02:08 am: Edit

but fit not all of the weight is water. but a good deal of it is.

By fitforlife ( - 208.190.253.96) on Friday, January 05, 2001 - 02:25 am: Edit

True, True (wait, isn't that the budweiser commercial?)

No, not all of it, but alot of it. You are right, he should read about it before he takes it...

By alica gaston ( - 207.69.50.173) on Friday, January 05, 2001 - 06:17 pm: Edit

I read that if a women took 3 grams a day, she would not bloat and this would benefit her. Any comments on this? I am considering taking creatine. Tahnks

By Tom25 on Friday, January 05, 2001 - 08:51 pm: Edit

Women don't need additional creatine.

By Danzjeepn ( - 12.8.240.161) on Friday, January 05, 2001 - 10:15 pm: Edit

Fitforlife, You seem very knowlegable. Question- Many labels of creatine state not to take with hot liquids as it will break down the creatine, is this true? What about body temp liquid (apple juice, water, grape at around 90 degrees) will this break it down as well? I would think, since it desolves so much easier in warm water, that it would absorb quicker into a body the same temp...answer appreciated thanks

By fitforlife ( - 208.190.253.127) on Friday, January 05, 2001 - 11:28 pm: Edit

Honestly, I haven't heard much about taking creatine with hot liquids. Actually I am not sure why you would want a hot liquid. I mean, you would have to sip it like coffee. Water, apple juice, etc. Are ok. Also, If you are worried about creatine being absorbed really well, I would suggest an effervescent route.

Effervescent is the combinations of acids, and bases. It uses bicarbonate salts that for carbon dioxide gas once activated. Bottom line, more creatine is absorbed, and less side effects. There are several "effervescent" kinds, but companies who display the patent #5,925,378 are the ones with a real effervescent product. FSI holds the patent right now. The other companies use citric acid, and bicarbonate to combine with regular creatine to form bubbling. FSI uses a form of creatine known as creatine citrate...

I suggest this route for quick absorbtion, if that's what you are worried about. I can't tell you about the "hot" issue. You need to talk to people who do tests on creatine, and have the equipment to find that out. This would be interesting though to see the outcome... Good question....

By Danzjeepn ( - 12.8.240.161) on Saturday, January 06, 2001 - 01:02 am: Edit

Currently I mix it with a apple juice/water mix. I keep the apple juice cold and mix with it very hot water about 70/30 creates about 85 to 95 degree drink at which I add creatine and down it immediately. Creatine seems to disolve almost immediately (with a little stirring). The reason for my original question was that when I first started using creatine for football the strength coach always preached drinking it with warm gatorade saying it was absorbed faster. Several of us saw significant gains in both power and recovery using this method (the creatine and gatorade were free, always a plus) I am just restarting to use creatine again and this was my only experience using it...old habits die hard.
The effervescent technology sounds very promising, I'll try that next after I get through this never-ending jug of ProLab creatine(1000g). Thanks for the reply, and by the way...what do you think of the company BioPlex? I've heard good things and am thinking of using their protein supplement. Thanks again

By fitforlife ( - 208.190.253.233) on Saturday, January 06, 2001 - 01:18 am: Edit

1st, I don't think the warm water had the effect, it was the Gatorade. Most creatine on the market that isn't plain has added Dextrose to it. I have a product that has 49g of dextrose per serving. I guess you can call it a transport system if you want.. I am not sure about Bio-plex though. They seem to have good products. It is hard to know what companies are good, and what aren't. Some that are not in every magazine, are really good, and some aren't. You just need to ask around. Now they are doing studies with equal parts of protein, and carbs added with creatine.

5g creatine
25g of dextrose
25g of protein

Some researchers say this will produce better results than this

5g of creatine
50g of dextrose

This is still being studied though....

By Danzjeepn ( - 12.8.240.161) on Saturday, January 06, 2001 - 01:33 am: Edit

Now a bit off subject...what is your thought on the protein debate...should I go with a high quality whey concentrate blend that is 77% pure (prot/serv size) in a 5 lbs bucket or less quantity, 2 lbs, but 86% pure (AST VP2)? What is your take....Thanks

By fitforlife ( - 208.190.253.233) on Saturday, January 06, 2001 - 02:53 am: Edit

I would suggest a high quality whey concentrate. I hear, that VP2 claims to be 100% hydrolyzed protein, but hearing from a well known protein guru, he says no matter what, you can't drink a 100% hydrolyzed whey protein without dry heaving..

I suggest you go with the one that is 77% pure, 9% isn't a huge difference, and when you add milk, you get more protein too. This is probably the hardest thing about protein. Finding one that is legit, as far as claims, and % of protein. If you have the $$, Isopure is on the top of the list. EAS Precision is also good quality.

If you are really serious, you need to buy the protein from some one who custom makes it, and sells it to the consumer. A company who doesn't care about marketing hype... There are a couple out there, but not every one is that serious...

By fitforlife ( - 208.190.253.233) on Saturday, January 06, 2001 - 02:54 am: Edit

I would suggest a high quality whey concentrate. I hear, that VP2 claims to be 100% hydrolyzed protein, but hearing from a well known protein guru, he says no matter what, you can't drink a 100% hydrolyzed whey protein without dry heaving..

I suggest you go with the one that is 77% pure, 9% isn't a huge difference, and when you add milk, you get more protein too. This is probably the hardest thing about protein. Finding one that is legit, as far as claims, and % of protein. If you have the $$, Isopure is on the top of the list. EAS Precision is also good quality.

If you are really serious, you need to buy the protein from some one who custom makes it, and sells it to the consumer. A company who doesn't care about marketing hype... There are a couple out there, but not every one is that serious....

By Anonymous ( - 207.172.83.10) on Sunday, January 07, 2001 - 09:34 pm: Edit

haha. what you doing fit??? watching the game, drinking a protein shake!! TRU TRU

By Danzjeepn ( - 12.8.240.161) on Tuesday, January 09, 2001 - 06:42 pm: Edit

Went with an 8.8lb bucket of Isopure. calculations came up to 81% pure. It was also on sale for $64. Thats a bargain. Thanks for your help Fit.

By 18.50S&W ( - 152.163.195.201) on Saturday, March 17, 2001 - 02:13 pm: Edit

Plop plop fizz fizz what a load of shit it is! Efervesent creatine is pure bull. The best creatine is pure 100% creatine. All the rest of that crap is just marketing hype. Charge 'em more for less. And protien is protien is protien. Save your bucks and get whats on sale in whey protien conc/isolate blend. Stay away from those idiot creatine serums too. More waste of resources. Mix it with grape juice for 40g a serving of carbs. If you consume mass quanities of protien while on CM your gains will stick better after you stop