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Hi, i'v been giving creatine a try recently (plain mono) and not sure if its working for me or not. i dont feel like im hugely stronger or getting alot bigger in my muscle size. i know it isnt going to completely change my physique, but i expected more than this. i am making solid gains, but dont feel that its due to creatine. But there is no real way to tell is there? i guess i could drop it for a bit and see if i shrink lol.
so i guess my Q is should i drop it a see what happens. or go what the hell and just keep taking it. cant really hurt.
I am also the same. I had a loading phase on Creatine (mono) and then proceeded to take 5g a day. Someone suggested to double that dose as mono is not absorbed as well? I just kept on dropping weight and was not getting any water retention, well I don't think I was.
I started at the same time as I was taking a Test Booster, so my results are probably a bit skewed.
i personally beleive that a minimum serving of 5gm pre and post workout is required,and two servings non training days, dont be scared and dont be too quick to say its crap or that you are a non responder, if it is not absorbed into the bloodstream it will exit through your urine, so it cannot hurt to increase your dosage to actually find out if it will work for you or not.
prolly start with monohydrate as it does have scientific evidence to back it up, im not sure about the other types(creatine ethyl ester, tri creatine malate) although i have read about some people saying they work better for them, in theory they sound superior, as far as brands go most companies use the same creatine anyway(creapure), so prolly scout around and find the best deal you can. ALN - Bulk Products
these guys sell 1 kg bags for $25 dollars, i dont think you will a better deal than that.
I take 5g every day, and sometimes an extra 5g pre and post workout. I train a fair bit. 4 weight sessions a week. (legs/chest/tri's & back/shoulders/biceps) 4 rowing sessions a week. that means high intensity continuose cardio for 1-2+ hrs. And a 1.5-2.5hr bike ride on sunday if i have time.
You may be right. i might bump up my dosage to about 15-20g per day in split doses.