Question 1

is creatine good for athletes.??(cricketers

Accepted Answer

Not Necessary: Exogenous creatine is used for energy in order to exercise harder.  If you are well hydrated with optimized nutrition consisting of high quality proteins and carbohydrates, you should not need extra creatine.

Question 2

is there a good way for me to properly take creatine?

Accepted Answer

Loading dose first: You should do a loading dose first followed by the regular daily dose. Follow the instructions on the product but always visit your doctor first to make sure this is safe for you.

Question 3

help please? what is a good and effective creatine brand?

Accepted Answer

Monohydrate powder.: Creatine Monohydrate was the form used in the original studies which showed the efficacy of Creatine.  And the powders are better absorbed than the pills.  No more than five grams daily, and drink lots of water throughout the day.

Question 4

can you tell me is creatine good to take after working out?

Accepted Answer

Creatine: Creatine is a small molecule that helps with initial activity energy. It holds onto phosphorous in the muscle cells. Therefore, maintaining maximum creatine in muscle cells will allow increase sets, help sprinting workouts, it will pull water into muscles. 
So creatine after workouts, does not match its intent but ok if you took it everyday after your work outs cause that works for you.

Question 5

what's an appropriate dosage of creatine for a 16year old female?

Accepted Answer

0 mg: A 16 year-old gets the creatine her body needs by eating foods that contain creatine, and by her own body making new creatine. Creatine is an Amino Acid (protein building block) that's found in meat and fish, and also made by the human body in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas.

Question 6

are creatine supplements good for you?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They promote differentiation of and growth of skeletal muscle fibers.  Especially if size and to a lesser extent strength are important for you, this is one of the few good, safe, effective choices.  Don't spend too much money and be sure you eat enough protein also.

Question 7

my ck level creatine kinese level is 0.18. is it good?

Accepted Answer

: If you do not have heart disease or muscle disease, and your CK is within normal range, there appears to be no problem

Question 8

is creatine hcl good or dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Controversial!: Talk to your md before taking creatine or creatine supplements . Creatine use in high school and college athletes( esp. Football and track )has increased tremendously in the past 15 -20 years.Some studies suggest increase performance w/ creatine use in short, " burst" type activities such as sprinting.They are" legal" by ncaa ; but cannot be dispensed by the college.Side effects?Cramping/wt. Gain.

Question 9

is creatine good to take for chronic pain or post working out?

Accepted Answer

See details: Creatine has no value in the treatment of chronic pain. It may be used during workouts if used in small amounts.

Question 10

i am 38yrs old woman i have no b, p or sugar but my creatine level is 1mg is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine levels: For women of your age, assuming "normal" pre-test conditions (i.e., no strenuous exercise, less than 8 oz of meat/protein, proper hydration, and no tea/coffee) , the normal level is 0.4-1.0 mg/dl. If you are concerned about your level being at the high end of normal, you can always repeat in 6 months, with strict adherence to the pre-test conditions.

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