Overview Scientific studies indicate that creatine supplementation is an effective and safe nutritional strategy to promote gains in strength and muscle mass during resistance-training. Moreover, that creatine supplementation may be an effective alternative to other less effective and/or potentially dangerous nutritional and pharmacological strategies that athletes have used … [Read more...]
Does Creatine Add Muscle?
I am fairly new to using supplements. Everybody seems to be using creatine. In one of you responses you mention that it adds strength and water. It doesn't add muscle mass?How quickly are strength gains seen from creatine? One week? Two? A: No, not in terms of actual contractile tissue, at least not in the short term. Now, technically speaking water is considered to be lean … [Read more...]
Does Creatine Have Any Side Effects?
Does creatine have any side effects? Do I lose all / most my gains that I got from creatine if I stop using it? Is there any problem taking creatine with protein? How many grams I need to take daily to get the best results from creatine? A: Do you consider weight gain and strength increases a side effect? There are mentions of increased muscle cramping in athletes with … [Read more...]