Question for body builders

[Barbde]

My son is trying to bulk up. High protein diet. Working out at the gym. And has started taking "No Xplode". It contains Creatine, which is the worry. How bad is this stuff?

[iyamamaschke]

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Barb this is a BIG article But, I really think it will give you something to go on and a lot of information about creatine.

http://www.creatinemonohydrate.net/

[Barbde]

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Thanks Sarah. I've started it, but I've got lots of reading to do there!! Appreciate it!
(I told DH I would post this and somebody would give me a link to something! LOL)

[iyamamaschke]

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You're sooo welcome Barbe I was gunna Copy and paste the article but it wouldn't fit so a link is the next best thing HE HE

Sarah

[ttdriver]

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The SOBE SF energy drink that I love contains creatine and taurine .. hasn't hurt me yet that I know of .. except I'm a bit of a running lunatic, but not sure that's creatine's fault...........

Betty

[iyamamaschke]

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I take a suppliment myself with Creatine and find that it gives me more energy Which is good I like it it's a natural Amino suppliment with creatine.

Sarah

[sadie147]

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My husband has been lifting for years and took creatine in the past with no ill effects, though he also didn't find any benefits as far as bulking up (he's never had energy issues, sometimes i wish he wasn't so energetic LOL) so he quit taking it. It can get pricey.


Sarah/Betty, how long before you workout/run do you drink an energy drink? Do you really find it's worth the $$? i've often wondered. I have had redbull a couple of times, but it's before i've had a long drive and needed to stay alert.

[iyamamaschke]

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I never take energy drinks before I run I make a protein shake and have that or I just eat 1-2 hours before I run never needed the energy drink I have enough energy as it is.

Sarah

[2big4mysize]

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the creatine is used with phosphate as part of the phosphogen energy system ( that is the very first energy our cells use for power before they move to the sugar/fatty acid energy making)

Creatine is good stuff your muscle have anyways but adding supplemental will help too. However he does need to drink more fluids cause it needs water. this will instantly bulk his muscles not make them any stronger just bulk them. once he hits his level he can use a lower amount to maintnain.

[Barbde]

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Thanks. You guys are the best! OK, I am going to breathe easy on this one.
I did, however, tell him he needed to drink more water. LOL. Can't hurt, right?
Hey, is this something I should be taking as well, since I am doing the weights?

[iyamamaschke]

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I don't think it would hurt just be sure to buy a creatine that's easily absorbed other wise you get cramping and swelling which we don't want. Usually the better ones are more expensive. Ask someone at a suppliment store like GNC they should know a good one that you could take. I find I really like it it gives me energy which is always good. Plus I like the muscle Pump HA HA I am sick.

Sarah

[Barbde]

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This is what he is using.
https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsn/xplode.html

Hey! He learned how to make 2bigs Mock Danish with Protein Powder and said "whoever invented this should get a prize or something!" LOLOL

[Barbde]

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And the next question is.....
What happens when you STOP using it??

[iyamamaschke]

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Not much Happens when you stop using it the water retention you had when you were using it leaves your body.

I think that's the one my Brother Uses actually he really likes it and it has given him good gains in LBM and strength. You could use that as well barbe.

Sarah

[Barbde]

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OK, I'll try it. I hope it's not gross!