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What Should I Use?

Mac242
Mac242
Posts: 7
Joined: 2001/02/14
United States
2001/02/28, 11:11 AM
I'm about to start taking Creatine next week. I'm already taking amino acid supplements and glutamine. Is their any other supplements I should add to this combination that will help me see results?
Arnold
Arnold
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Joined: 2000/11/27
Canada
2001/02/28, 11:17 AM
Hey,

if this is the first time that you are using creatine, you should go through the loading phase which lasts typically from 5-6 days. Read the label on the creatine package, but it's usually 25-30 grams per day.. 5 grams servings.

You should always take your creatine following your workout along with glutamine. 5 grams mixed in a shake or with water.

The aminos can still be taken with your meals.

Which creatine brand did you get by the way?

.o0 Arnold 0o.
Mac242
Mac242
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Joined: 2001/02/14
United States
2001/02/28, 12:44 PM
Pro Performance Creatine
BillK
BillK
Posts: 361
Joined: 2000/12/26
United States
2001/03/02, 08:59 AM
Hey Arnold, I agree with everything you said, but would like to add to it.

Mac242, follow what Arnold wrote but besure to cycle your creatine or any supplement and drink lots of water during and between cycles.


~billk~
xavier
xavier
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Joined: 2001/01/02
United States
2001/02/28, 10:13 PM
protein
bore
bore
Posts: 320
Joined: 2000/12/30
United States
2001/03/02, 08:59 PM
I would recommend protein powder or a meal replacement. And a multi-vitamin

Rob
Amr_Mr.Olympia
Amr_Mr.Olympia
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Joined: 2001/04/03
Egypt
2001/03/03, 08:22 AM
doesn't anybody think that he should rely more on food.. I mean I take for example 4 good meals aday.. and then I supplement my diet with some creatine containing meal replacments.
Amr
tt_rocker
tt_rocker
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Joined: 2001/01/25
Saudi Arabia
2001/03/03, 12:42 PM


I agree tot with Amr...
bicep
bicep
Posts: 315
Joined: 2001/01/26
Canada
2001/03/04, 02:23 AM
me too .... some people concentrate too much on supplements

remember they are only SUPPLEMENTS
skeld2001
skeld2001
Posts: 271
Joined: 2001/02/10
United States
2001/03/05, 11:18 AM
Supplements are luxuries and many don't do what the manufacurers claim. Get your food h2o training and rest right first. Begginers shouldn't even use supplement beyond vit/min and maybe a protien pow if you don't get enough in diet. They'll get great gains just because they are new at it. But still it's kinda fun exprimenting with supps. Kinda like playing the lotto.