Taking both Creatine and Protein, is that any good?

[BrooklynBomber]

Yeah, it's all right.


But to be frank, I am off any supplements right now, just a good diet and I am getting my best gains compared to creatinne gains.


Be sure to have a complete diet if you want to gain any sort of decent muscular mass.

[..........]

Creatine is Bull**** as for boxing!
Muscles hold water you dont gain anything from it!

Very true. All creatine is doing is taking water from your body and putting it into your muscles, making you a target for dehydration. I wouldn't reccommend Creatine at all, and if you have to take it, it's better to use for weight lifting, never boxing.

[Fidayin]

u know when u stop taking creatin ur back where u started. if i was u i would just stick to protein shakes. But no as far as i know there is no harm taking creatine and protein shakes together.

[eneyman]

I hate how the prices for protein have gone up so much these past couple of months.. I remember maybe 6-10 months ago a 5lb tub was between 19.99-24.00 for top brands on dps and now protein is going for $35-45.. explains why I stopped buying it. As for creatine, it wears off the week you stop taking it so it's not really worth spending money on, it does work though. I am going to try creatine ethyl ester pills in the future, from what I read they are better then regular creatine.

[Sven72]

I've been taking creatine ethyl esther for about a month now, and definatley noticed a difference in stamina, recovery and mental awareness. It has surprised me how effective it has been. I'll be interested to see the difference again after I come off this cycle.

[eneyman]

hey Sven, what brand are you taking? I am considering trying out the Axis pills

[Clegg]

If you are making good gains right now, or if you have only just started, lay off the creatine for now. Introduce it at a time when you feel you've hit a plateau.

What are you mixing your protein in? If you're having two in the morning, I would advise that the first one be in water. This will mean it gets into your system asap. Then have the second one a while after in milk. This will take longer to be absorbed, but that's not as bad thing as it means you body gets a steady supply of protein after taking it.

After a workout your body need protein ASAP, so have that shake in water also.

[JC Warrior]

If you're looking to do it sheerly for cosmetic reasons it is pretty effective. Just remember to drink more water than usual. Though you may not feel dehydrated and the body may not immediately trigger your thirst response your kidneys will show you thanks with greater efficiency if you keep your hydration level up. Over time creatine will create a hydration defiicit if you don't adequately hydrate....the worst case you risk being too dried up to poop and can get severe cramping and constipation, not the kind solved with bananas or laxatives either.

When I was in boxing camp we were advised no creatine and to avoid creatine rich foods to the extent practicle. The risk for dehydration was far too great and even if you stop taking it, creatine stuff will take a few days to get passed out of you before optimal rehydration occurs. When you're training in Texas and Arizona creatine + boxing just wasn't a good thing.

[aussieboxer2320]

supplements are **** 4 boxn y ru takin em

[aussieboxer2320]

Im not a boxer in training.

then y the hell ru on a boxing forum? didnt i read about u beating up some punk in a backyard boxing match in another thread?