Creatine or other supplements?
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In my morning smoothie I take protein powder, a multi-greens powder and another powder that contains turmeric, msm, ginger and magnesium. I also take Fish Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, a multi mineral tablet, Vitamins B, C, D and E, and CoQ10. In the evenings I take a Joint Care tablet that contains Glucosamine and Chondroitin. If I am doing a high impact or strenuous workout I will often take a pre-workout drink and sometimes use a post workout branched chain amino acids drink. I sometimes take L-Carnitine too. I don't use creatine.
desertambrosia
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I use a creatine and ATP blend, and BCAA’s in a shaker bottle, before, during and after workout.
tralaiven
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I don't recommend taking creatine. My husband was the picture of health in his mid-thirties, working out (on SWAT, did SWAT Olympics) and was a faithful user of creatine. Then he started having all sorts of health problems.
Please don't use it. Things might not happen right away, but some time the road...
Just eat healthy.
Please don't use it. Things might not happen right away, but some time the road...
Just eat healthy.
I used creatine and BCAAs briefly in the past but didn't like how I felt using them (digestion issues). More recently I got into using collagen (high quality grass fed) but based on a podcast I listened to, I am going to give Essential Aminos a try. (The podcast was Ben Greenfield's interview with Dr. Minkoff https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/supplements-podcasts/essential-amino-acid-benefits/) Sounds like they are even better than collagen. Anyone else have any experience with essential aminos? (I went with the Kion brand tablets since they put a great deal of work into the particular levels of each amino in their formula.) I sound like an ad, but I'm not! Curious if anyone else has an opinion on EAs... Thanks!
FitSaxe
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Bumping on this interesting discussion.
Few users who replied in the past are no longer active on the forum. I am not expecting any update from them. Unless they have changed their name
@rhbrand ,@sneakers Are you still taking creatine. How long so far.
Really need your thoughts on this.
After many years of relunctance, I decided to take the plunge and try 5gr.
Feeling myself again, to say the least!
Few users who replied in the past are no longer active on the forum. I am not expecting any update from them. Unless they have changed their name
@rhbrand ,@sneakers Are you still taking creatine. How long so far.
Really need your thoughts on this.
After many years of relunctance, I decided to take the plunge and try 5gr.
Feeling myself again, to say the least!
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FitSaxe
Cathlete
What benefit did your overall health and fitness gained from the consumption of creating?
So far for me : Recovery, slight energy and focus.
FitSaxe
Cathlete
I do take these above too
Less protein powder than before though.
ETA: I do take my creatine adding it in my daily matcha tea. I am avoiding pure coffee at the moment. I have noticed, it is suppressing my appetite lol
I call it my "cheat beverage". I think a combination of creatine, protein powder and matcha tea is suppressing the appetite.
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Hi there! I forgot about this thread. Nice to see an old discussion revived.I do take these above too
Less protein powder than before though.
ETA: I do take my creatine adding it in my daily matcha tea. I am avoiding pure coffee at the moment. I have noticed, it is suppressing my appetite lol
I do still take creatine. I stopped the BCAAs and the EAs and just do creatine now. Too many benefits no to (IMO), but I admit lately I haven't been as consistent as I had been. I appreciate the recovery aid and the potential protective aspects on brain health and mood.
I thought I had read that it is best not to take it with caffeine. Sounds like you are still experiencing the benefits taking it that way, so maybe I need to revisit that.
I need your formula for appetite suppression!!!! I feel like I've gone the opposite direction: always hungry!! That gets old. What kind of match tea do you use? I'm limiting the protein powders because of digestive issues, but I'm curious what you're using for that too.
Thanks!!
Have a great day!
FitSaxe
Cathlete
Appetite..... lol this made me laugh, I know
I live in Europe. I have used puresana in the past and It worked like a charm. The vanilla flavour without any added sugar. Not sure you can find this brand in USA. Whey does not agree well with my digestive process. Pea is better and I prefer plain food consumption. So I am actually consuming less protein than I used to.
Vegan Protein Pea Shop | Purasana Pea Protein 80%
Purasana Pea Protein is an organic pea protein powder based on pure pea isolate. The vegan protein pea provides 80% protein, is hypoallergenic and highly digestible.
Recently I have opted for pea protein powder from a local company. It is pretty clean and so far I am ok.
Here below is the link. It is an organic product.
Pea protein powder organic - 80 %
Organic protein powder from peasThis natural and organic protein powder is made from peas. It has an exceptionally high protein content (80%) and contains all essential amino acids. Hypo-allergenic protein powderProtein from peas is hypoallergenic, meaning the risk of allergic reactions is much...
en.pit-pit.com
I do purchase my matcha tea from a chinese local supplier. It is an import from China.
Thanks for replying
Take care
