Is it ever too early to start taking creatine ? - Wanna Be Big Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Forums

SkinnySadMan · 04-25-2006, 01:03 PM

I've only been benching, and squatting about 5 months ago.

But Before that, I was doing a workout that was very limited, lifts I could do with just a barbell/dumbells; Including deadlifts.

Should I wait till I'm a more experienced lifter to start taking creatine? Or should I wait till the newbie gains stop and then start taking it ?

Sleepr · 04-25-2006, 02:15 PM

Just your personal choice. Nothing wrong with taking creatine responsibly.

mikey4402 · 04-25-2006, 02:17 PM

i would say yes. i say there is a point where you are too young for any supplements. once your diet is in check then maybe you can start adding supplements.

since supplements are to supplement

Eszekial · 04-25-2006, 03:02 PM

I'm 6"1 207 and 19. I started taking very limited doses of creatine supplement when i was 13.

I'm not sick or dieing.. and im very healthy... does that mean creatine was good or did not hurt me??? No... but just my 2 cents.

SkinnySadMan · 04-25-2006, 03:30 PM

Im going to order some..... I'll take half the dosage since I'm F-ing tiny.

Sleepr · 04-25-2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnySadMan

Im going to order some..... I'll take half the dosage since I'm F-ing tiny.

That is not how creatine works. You should try to reach saturation. Do some research.

KarateBoy · 04-25-2006, 04:05 PM

Here's something im unsure of...they say not to take creatine with anything acidic (im assuming because the low pH denatures something?) but isn't your stomach very acidic?

Risk10k · 04-25-2006, 04:10 PM

Its a differnt kind of acidic, when refering to creatines consumption its pretty much anything with fructose or high levels of sugar you should avoid. Dextrose is better.

Its never too young to start on creatine, its found in meat products and your body produces it naturally, your never too young to eat meat? Supplementing is just that, if your not getting enough nutrients from natural food then you can supplement it

Canadian Crippler · 04-25-2006, 04:34 PM

Creatine is fine at 17, and fine with your training experience.

Holto · 04-25-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KarateBoy

Here's something im unsure of...they say not to take creatine with anything acidic (im assuming because the low pH denatures something?) but isn't your stomach very acidic?

You are absolutely right. The bodies HCL is really low like 1 or 2 on the PH scale. Much lower than anything we eat.

SkinnySadMan · 04-25-2006, 06:57 PM

I just ordered 5 lbs. of Creatine Monohydrate Micronized along with 15 lbs. of Waxy Maize starch.

I'll just take a normal dose after a workout, mixed with The Waxy Maize starch, Protein powder +Milk, and some taurine.

On days you don't workout, you should still take some creatine?

Roddy · 04-25-2006, 07:18 PM

dude i was 138lbs less than 2 yrs ago..... i took creatine in month 3 of working out. Hope that helps.... i could have started taking it from day one i guess.

And i took the full servings.

Chris686 · 06-12-2007, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinnySadMan

I just ordered 5 lbs. of Creatine Monohydrate Micronized along with 15 lbs. of Waxy Maize starch.

I'll just take a normal dose after a workout, mixed with The Waxy Maize starch, Protein powder +Milk, and some taurine.

On days you don't workout, you should still take some creatine?

You just take the regular dose every day.

sCaRz*Of*PaiN · 06-12-2007, 01:39 AM

This thread is over a year old.

Hatred · 06-12-2007, 02:34 PM

Laff OWT lowd.

God, I hate these threads.

mikey4402 · 06-12-2007, 02:43 PM

anytime i feel down i just go to WBB's supplement section and click on any thread about creatine....Puts a smile on my face haha

04-25-2006, 01:03 PM	#1
SkinnySadMan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,410	Is it ever too early to start taking creatine ? I've only been benching, and squatting about 5 months ago. But Before that, I was doing a workout that was very limited, lifts I could do with just a barbell/dumbells; Including deadlifts. Should I wait till I'm a more experienced lifter to start taking creatine? Or should I wait till the newbie gains stop and then start taking it ? __________________ 5'7 425 lbs. 85% bodyfat Need to gain 20-40 lbs. New journal - http://wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?t=86957 Boring I know, but whatever.

04-25-2006, 02:17 PM	#3
mikey4402 Crrrrrrrrrrest!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kent,ohio Posts: 3,862	i would say yes. i say there is a point where you are too young for any supplements. once your diet is in check then maybe you can start adding supplements. since supplements are to supplement __________________ 6'6" 235 Creatine is Overrated Social Group supplements are used to supplement!! "why do i train so hard? so i can play harder!" -kobe bryant Body Building Routines and FAQ Diet & Nutrition stuff Creatine FAQ Fish Oil Info

04-25-2006, 03:30 PM	#5
SkinnySadMan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,410	Im going to order some..... I'll take half the dosage since I'm F-ing tiny. __________________ 5'7 425 lbs. 85% bodyfat Need to gain 20-40 lbs. New journal - http://wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?t=86957 Boring I know, but whatever.

04-25-2006, 04:05 PM	#7
KarateBoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 421	Here's something im unsure of...they say not to take creatine with anything acidic (im assuming because the low pH denatures something?) but isn't your stomach very acidic? __________________ Max Lifts:------------------ Goals Bench Press: 215lbs------- 250lbs Squat:300lbs------------ 300 lbs Deadlift: 335------------ 350 lbs ---------------------- Total: 850lbs ---------- 900 lbs

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04-25-2006, 02:15 PM	#2
Sleepr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 377	Just your personal choice. Nothing wrong with taking creatine responsibly.

04-25-2006, 03:02 PM	#4
Eszekial Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California Posts: 2,308	I'm 6"1 207 and 19. I started taking very limited doses of creatine supplement when i was 13. I'm not sick or dieing.. and im very healthy... does that mean creatine was good or did not hurt me??? No... but just my 2 cents.

04-25-2006, 04:10 PM	#8
Risk10k Clifford "Broken" Gillmore Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Arid, Lost and Out-Strung Posts: 6,463	Its a differnt kind of acidic, when refering to creatines consumption its pretty much anything with fructose or high levels of sugar you should avoid. Dextrose is better. Its never too young to start on creatine, its found in meat products and your body produces it naturally, your never too young to eat meat? Supplementing is just that, if your not getting enough nutrients from natural food then you can supplement it

04-25-2006, 06:57 PM	#11
SkinnySadMan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,410	I just ordered 5 lbs. of Creatine Monohydrate Micronized along with 15 lbs. of Waxy Maize starch. I'll just take a normal dose after a workout, mixed with The Waxy Maize starch, Protein powder +Milk, and some taurine. On days you don't workout, you should still take some creatine? __________________ 5'7 425 lbs. 85% bodyfat Need to gain 20-40 lbs. New journal - http://wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?t=86957 Boring I know, but whatever.

04-25-2006, 07:18 PM	#12
Roddy Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,232	dude i was 138lbs less than 2 yrs ago..... i took creatine in month 3 of working out. Hope that helps.... i could have started taking it from day one i guess. And i took the full servings.

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mikey4402 Crrrrrrrrrrest!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kent,ohio Posts: 3,862	anytime i feel down i just go to WBB's supplement section and click on any thread about creatine....Puts a smile on my face haha __________________ 6'6" 235 Creatine is Overrated Social Group supplements are used to supplement!! "why do i train so hard? so i can play harder!" -kobe bryant Body Building Routines and FAQ Diet & Nutrition stuff Creatine FAQ Fish Oil Info

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