So I like to workout and was wondering if I could or should use some natural muscle building products to help me build more muscle. I am kind of skinny, but muscular too and I would like to gain some more weight (muscle).Did or does anyone take creatine? Does it work? I know you have to workout too when taking it. What are the pros and cons when using creatine?
Also if I take creatine then stop will my muscles go away or something?
I would say so. You will probably get a lot of mixed answers. I am currently on creatine, and find it very helpful. Essentially what it does is produce more ATP (technically it actually converts more from ADP, but we won’t get too into the scientifics), which is what your muscles use for energy when enough oxygen is not available. So really it is essential to anaerobic exercise. This means you can do more reps, which will give you a better work out, break your muscles down more, and build you up bigger and stronger. Creatine also lets your muscles absorb a ton of water, which makes them look larger. The only problem with creatine is the fact that it has given many people kidney problems. But there is an easy solution to this . . . DRINK A TON OF WATER! And I do not mean just your eight glasses a day. I mean 2 gallons a day! No joke! It will be good for your kidneys, fill your muscles up, flush fat and toxins out of your body (making you look more cut and ripped), and is just healthy in general. So all in all, creatine is wonderful if you are willing to put the work into it. Just make sure to keep your muscles fueled with a mass amount of protein. At least 150 grams a day, but aim for more! To end this long summary I will say that creatine is the most studied muscle enhancer on the market. It is not a drug, and would not be legal if it were bad for you. Your body will not stop producing creatine naturally if you stop taking it. That is testosterone and steroids. So it is very safe. Take 5-10 grams of creatine a day. Hope this helps. Peace.
Yes creatine is safe to use. It’s 100% natural. Yes it work. it’s a good complement to your diet and protein supplement.
If you stop taking it, loosing or keeping depend on your diet! It’s like any other supplements you might use. Diet is #1. Creatine should be cycle for about 6 to 10 weeks on with 2 to 3 weeks off.
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Creatine is good. I’ve taken it for years.
As long as you cycle on and off you should be fine.