If you take glutamine at the same time you take creatine is it less effective?
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glutamine PEPTIDES are ok to be taken with creatine.  L-glutamine (notice the L) such as gluFM should be taken by itself.  the glutamine and creatine do compete with each other and so one will win and the other will lose.  the peptides are more stable and more soluble (L-glutaminei s not soluble).\n\nso unless you have a product that has glutamine + creatine in it, you can take L-glutamine and creatine roughly 1-2 hours apart.
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creatine makes your muscles retain more water, making you look bigger, and giving you a slight increase in the amount you can lift.  Best results when you take it with dextrose (found in red grape juice,disgusting but true).  However, as soon as you stop taking it, effects will disappear
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creatine enables your body to retain water if you spike your insulin levels with grape juice this will increase the effect, grape out of all the juices is the best but others will work but not as well. if a person is using creatine with a good diet and moderate to heavy training the regimen will produce good results. good luck
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Doesn't creatine naturally occur in our bodies when we eat lots of meat? I think that's correct, and if it is, then the FDA doesn't need to approve it and it obviously safe.\n\nDo a search for it... make sure.
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Creatine supplements are bad for you. Eat a steak.
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It destroys the liver.  I dont suggest you take it if you have a bad liver.  I wouldnt even take it even if I had good liver.  Because a good liver can become a bad liver.  It has resulted in many deaths, so you should steer clear of creatine.
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Forget supplements. Increase your caloric intake and eat more carbs(fruits: oranges,melons, apples; rice etc) and proteins with different amino acid content-make sure you get all of the eight essential amino acids in your food. Proteins(beans, meats, pulses etc) serve in muscle recovery after a work out., while carbohydrates are the body's main source of fuel and will keep you energized throughout your day. You also must eat 4-6 times daily in appropriate portions to optimize your metabolism. This way you are assured that what you are ingesting is more or less safe for your body. A lot of supplements have been marketed as being safe for the body and then later on found to have very harmful side effects. An example of such would be creatine.
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"Creatine is an important compound produced by the body. It combines with phosphorus to make a high-energy phosphate compound in the body. Creatine phosphate is used in skeletal muscle contraction.  The creatinine test is used to diagnose impaired kidney function and to determine renal (kidney) damage."\n\nhttp://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/creatinine_test.jsp\n\n"Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine, which is an important part of muscle. A serum creatinine test measures the amount of creatinine in the blood.  The test is performed to evaluate kidney function. If kidney function is abnormal, creatinine levels will increase in the blood, due to decreased excretion of creatinine in the urine. Creatinine levels also vary according to a person's size and muscle mass."\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003475.htm
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Glutamine is available as powder in capsules and powder in bulk.  Bulk powder is cheaper than capsule form.  I know of no scientific studies that show one form is better than the other (really, they are the same except for the capsule).  If you have any doubts, use the bulk powder.
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Do not waste your money on Nitric Oxide as it will only give you a temporary pump during and after workouts. The only benefit from it would be improved vascularity. As for Creatine, get some. It in and of itself will not make you big however it will enhance your performance causing you to get stronger. You then use the extra strength to push more weight. More weight equals more size. I must say though that diet, rest and the proper training regiment are key.\n\nGood luck.
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Creatine, HMB, and Whey Protein. Can't go wrong with this combination!
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Various creatine products contain different forms (creatine monohydrate, creatine monophosphate) in varying concentrations, as well as creatine in combination with other supplements. There are no standard doses of creatine, and many different doses are used.
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Creatine is overrated, you have to take it all the time to keep you're results you gain from it. But I would suggest Cell-Tech if you don't mind drinking it every day.
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Your body uses Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) as you primary energy source especially when lifting very heavy, there are other energy systems but in regards to creatine i will limit this answer.\n\nWhey you perform you're repetitions the ATP breaks off into ADP (Adenosine Diphospate) this is when you get your energy burst which allows your muscle fibers to contract. When you get low on ATP/ADP your body will grab some of the naturally occuring creatine from your cells and throw them in with the ADP for the energy burst.\n\nSo by taking creatine as a suppliment you will improve upon your performance allowing you to eventually lift heavier weight and or for longer periods of time. Hence you will gain more muscle or endurance etc...\n\nNote:\n"Creatine Ethyl Ester" will promote a leaner ripped muscles.\n\n"Creatine Monohydrate" will promote a larger albiet more bloated or less lean type muscle.
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Creatine is intended for people 18 and over as well with other supplements,  if you are 18 you should take Creatine in a powder form (absorbs the best) Creatine Ethyl Ester would be very good with out any loading phase 3-5 grams day :)
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If you are trying to gain muscles mass, the answer is both, but more so, one in the morning, one after your workout and one 30 min before bed. If your workout is in the evening, take one mid afternoon.\n\nWithout doing much, you could start by reading Mens Health and Muscle & Fitness Magazines. Both are published by Joe Weider Inc. Both have great workout routines in them and advice on diet, fitness, health, supplementation.\n\nI would reccomend that you start by hitting the weight room, 4-5 times per week. Lifting with Compund exercies first, then isolation exercises. 4-5 sets of each, with 1-2 of them being warm up exercises. 9-12 rep range is good for muscle mass, and definition and stamina. Rest each body part 4-7 days. So if you do Chest on monday, dont do it till at least friday.\n\nWhen it comes to supplementation you will use the minimum:\n1 multi vitamin pill per day\ntribulus\nWhey protein or whey protein isolate. Depending on allergies, you may want to use a Soy protein. you should use 2-3 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight in your daily diet to gain muscle (you still need to lift weights though and stick with it. It takes a long long time. It took me 2 years to put on 35 pounds of muscle.) Take some in the morning when you wake up, mid day, and as part of your post workout drink.\nI would also reccomend taking L-Glutamine as part of your post workout routine.\nTake something with creatine. This stuff is well documented. I would reccomend BSN Nutrition NOxplode. IT has creatine, arginine, and others as well as nitric oxide. Take this for your pre workout routine, about 30-45 minutes before your workout. It takes awhile for your body to absorb the creatine.\n\nThat should be the core of your supplement routine. Do not rely on the protein powder to get you all of your protein in a day.\n\nRemember to do cardio at least 3 times a week 60-75% of your max heart rate (MHR) which is 220-your age. for about 30 min each session. If i do legs, I do cardio after. Sometimes I will split it, 15-20 min before, 15-20 min after. You have to burn the fat to show your hard work!!\n\nDo abs at least 3 times a week. focus more on form and crunching the muscle, than how many reps you do.\n\nTHis should help.\n\nIf you need more advice, feel free to email me, I would be glad to help you out.
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When taking supplements, you should always follow the manufacturer's directions.  The only time this isn't true is if you are under instructions from a physician to use the product differently.  \n\nHowever, it might help you to know all creatine monohydrate does is cause your body to store extra water in your muscles, it doesn't actually increase muscle mass (so you're paying for an illusory effect when you take it).