How soon can you see the results of creatine?
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within a few hours it starts to work. it may take months to notice any changes, as you generally see yourself every day and subconciuosly you get used to the sublte changes. take a photo now and in two months compare to it.
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Nonsense, don't listen to anybody that has posted so far. Creatine is created naturally in your body and so it is merely used to supplement what is already in your system. If you are referring to "Creating Monohydrate" it is the original form of creatine and currently the least used by bodybuilders. Reason being, it bloats your body with water and your cells tend to absorb more water while on creatine monohydrate. It's not necessarily a bad look, but who wants to look bloated? The creatine that I have used in the past and been satisfied with is tri-creatine malate. The actual brand is SAN V12. On the sources I've posted a review of it. I wouldn't suggest any form of supplements for beginners until you  have at least been working out for 6 months- 1 year. What you can use after several months is whey protein: The fundamental of every diet. I've also posted a link for it. So there you have it, take creatine freely, but don't abuse it. Take it in 8 week cycles and give yourself about 2 weeks of rest in between.
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The best creatine supplement on the market right now is a product called Cell-Tech made by Muscletech and you can get it at GNC. It mixes like other creatine products, add water and stir. I am a 28 year old male, 6 feet tall, weigh 186 pounds, have a 32 inch waist and I am a certified personal trainer.
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No creatine is the best creatine. You risk kidney stones for a negligible boost (if any.) I tried creatine for probably five or six months and found no real difference. Maybe it works for some people, but I would say save your money. \nThe kidney stones thing is something a friend told me who seems to know everything about everything physical. I'd check into it before using creatine - passing a stone is like passing glass shards.
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Every-ones body responds differently to weightlifting, (assuming this is your choice of building muscle mass)however, if done properly you should start seeing results in as little as a couple of months
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The creatinine clearance test compares the level of creatinine in urine with the creatinine level in the blood, usually based on measurements of a 24-hour urine sample and a blood sample drawn at the end of the 24-hour period. Clearance is often measured as milliliters/minute (ml/min).\n\nBecause creatinine is found in stable plasma concentrations, is freely filtered and not reabsorbed, and is minimally secreted by the kidneys, creatinine clearance is used to estimate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). The GFR in turn is the standard by which kidney function is assessed.\n\nA 24-hour urine sample generally required. Occasionally, 6- or 12-hour urine collections can be done alternatively. The health care provider will instruct you, if necessary, to discontinue drugs that may interfere with the test.\n\nOn day 1, urinate into the toilet when you get up in the morning. \nAfterwards, collect all urine in a special container for the next 24 hours. \nOn day 2, urinate into the container when you get up in the morning. \nCap the container. Keep it in the refrigerator or a cool place during the collection period. Label the container with your name, the date, the time of completion, and return it as instructed.
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I'm very cautious about taking supplements for the same reason you are.  I always do as much research as I can before taking anything to make sure I know about all of the possible supplements.  Right now the only supplements I am taking are all considered food supplements, creatine being one of them.\n\nCreatine is produced naturally in your body, as well as acquired when you eat meat.  It is converted into phosphocreatine and then used to replenish ATP stores after they are used for energy.  By taking creatine supplementation you can increase your creatine stores and thus increase your workout capacity.\n\nCreatine is also known to cause cell volumization, as it causes the muscles to hold more water. Note that this is different the water retention, as water retention is when water is retained on the outside of the cells, causing the muscles to lose definition and look smoother. Cell volumization pulls the water into the cells and causes the muscles to look harder.  There are also studies that have come to light recently that show that cell volumization can make protein synthesis more productive. In theory this could mean that creatine could directly help you build muscle, but more research needs to be done to prove this effect.\n\nCreatine is also a very safe substance to supplement. While there are rumors of some side effects, such as muscle cramping, kidney problems, etc, no studies have actually proved these to be actual risks. One possible risk is the down regulation of the creatine transporters due to oversupplementation, but if you follow the recommended guidelines you shouldn't have to worry about that effect. To be safe you should actually take less creatine than most manufacturers recommend, though. Studies have shown that your body can absorb a lot less than most companies suggest you take anyway. They have found that your body is unable to absorb more than 3-5 grams of creatine per day after you have finished loading. To top that off, after working out you are capable of absorbing up to 10% more than your normal maximum capacitiy. They estamate that you only use 3% of your creatine stores when you don't work out. That means that if you are fully loaded and then take creatine after working out you will have more creatine than you body can obsorb for the next 3-4 days or until you work out again. Bottom line: after loading it is only necessary to take creatine after working out. I only take about 5 grams after I work out to replenish the creatine I have used.
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at least 2 weeks...full results in about 8-9 weeks. I used to take it but it made me feel as if i was on speed all day long. honestly, you should just diet and exercise regularly. There is no miracle pill out there. Hydroxycut does help but plain old fashioned working out works the best....but GOOD LUCK!!!
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Can be anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months. Without blood tests pretty quick. Toxicology takes awhile.
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because urine testing is just within the last 30 days, blood and hair stays in your system way longer, i don't know anything about the swab.  but the hair test can show what you have done in the last yr or so!
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depends which you are talking about, creatinine kinase returns to normal levels in 24-36 h
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http://www.absolute-creatine.com/creatine.htm
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If you have ever had a sperm count done, the doctor/lab will tell you that you have 30 minutes from the time you "produce" the sample to testing. Basically, as soon as it dries up, its dead.
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You'll feel results in a few days. In a few weeks you will see results too. \n\nInstead of jogging two miles every day, consider jogging four miles every other day. Most of your fat burns off after the first 30 minutes of exercise.
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Girl I know the feeling. I have been exercising and trying to eat right. You should start to see results in 3 to 5 weeks. You are already starting to see a little don't get discourage keep it up girl.
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It takes 2 - 3 days unless you injected and that will take longer to clear.  The water would not have made any difference!\nIf you had a clear 9 days before the test you should be OK....;
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Creatine is FDA approved, but they have not determined its safety.  It has been known to create kidney problems, which can lead to renal failure and many other diseases.  I have attached an passage from the University of Connecticut Health Center.  I hope it helps.\n\nHave fun!