Creatine is NOT a muscle builder
Protein is the only muscle builder because the muscles are formed from amino acids.
If I had to choose Protein or Creatine I would choose protein everytime.
Whey Protein drinks are not just an easy way of getting protein in as if consumed at the wrong time they are quite likely to be used for energy or just excreted.
Whey protein should be consumed only at breakfast or after workout as these are the only times that the body is drained of aminos and the uptake will be fast enough to prevent too much excess being excreted.
Creatine is a cell volumiser and ATP increaser therefore it increases endurance and artificially increases the size of the muscle through fluid retention.
Creatine monohydrate may cause bloating in some individuals who can't absorb it properly.
I prefer a CEE product because it works well and does not give me any problems.
However my list of priorities is as follows
1. Food
2. Whey Protein shake
3. MRP
4. BCAAs before and after workout
5. Creatine
The top 4 are of nutritional value. Creatine is a performance product and so therefore should be utilised once everything else is correct.
Proper nutrition and hydration will do more for your gains than a drink of steak extract (creatine) will ever do.
