Re: Creatine: Best Type and Timing?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:41 pm
@MasonTaylor heat doesn’t kill it but can make it clump.
Cold shake is best IMO.
Cold shake is best IMO.
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Re: Creatine: Best Type and Timing?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:42 pm
Big question: who’s tried ethyl ester or other fancy versions? Any legit benefit?
Re: Creatine: Best Type and Timing?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:42 pm
@Dario tried it once—nothing. Just more expensive.
Mono always wins the science.
Mono always wins the science.
Re: Creatine: Best Type and Timing?
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:04 pm
I get mild bloat on mono but I just drink more water. Solved.
Re: Creatine: Best Type and Timing?
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:05 pm
Fun fact: creatine helps cognitive function too.
Not just for muscle.
Not just for muscle.
Re: Creatine: Best Type and Timing?
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:06 pm
@FlexQueen yes! I use it on deload weeks too. Helps brain fog.
Re: Creatine: Best Type and Timing?
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:06 pm
Pro tip: mix it with warm water first then add ice. Dissolves fully.
Re: Creatine: Best Type and Timing?
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:07 pm
Solid tip @robertjohn.
I just slam it raw sometimes—no excuses
I just slam it raw sometimes—no excuses
Re: Creatine: Best Type and Timing?
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:08 pm
Mono + electrolytes = best combo for me.
I lift harder, recover faster.
I lift harder, recover faster.
Re: Creatine: Best Type and Timing?
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:08 pm
Anyone else notice better pumps on creatine? My arms feel bigger when I’m consistent.