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Gridlock · 29-11-2004, 05:49 PM

I supplement my Diet with creatine powder, The main reason I do this is because it eliminates post-workout soreness. I was talking with some of my friends and they were saying they don't notice this or feel it has very much effect. Does it do this for anyone else? and does anyone know why?

I suffer really badly from post workout pain - even a light session can leave me in agony for 3-4 days but When I am taking creatine I feel absoultely nothing.
:confused:

powerU · 29-11-2004, 05:52 PM

I'd have thought glutamine did that - not creatine, has your creatine got any glutamine in there (as in V12)??

Gridlock · 29-11-2004, 05:55 PM

No pure creatine monohydrate by Garnell nutrition. had same effect from ripfast pure creatine

oh my god maybe I really am a freak!! I thought my friends were winding me up:(

Gridlock · 29-11-2004, 05:57 PM

BTW - I am trying to lose weight at the moment so I am not taking Creatine - Agony ofr 3-4 day after a session, is there anything else worth taking to help with the pain that won't effect weight loss??

powerU · 29-11-2004, 06:19 PM

glutamine

**hackskii** · 29-11-2004, 06:20 PM

Power U is right here try some L-Glutamine here. Plus if you are dieting then this is good for keeping you catabolic.
Remember if you are dieting then you will need at least 150 grams of protein a day so you dont go catabolic.

If you are getting cramps than I would try some potassium and magnesium they are crucial for muscle constriction. Dont take too much potassium as this is not good on the heart.

OnePack · 29-11-2004, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by powerU

I'd have thought glutamine did that - not creatine, has your creatine got any glutamine in there (as in V12)??

so glutamine can help to reduce the pain? better than creatine?

fits · 30-11-2004, 11:30 AM

YEs Glutamine is very good in my experiance for releaving Post work out soreness!! It has other benificial effects but for some reason, as soon as money gets short, it is the first supp to be dropped for me!

Definately use it if you suffer badly, also don't forget your stretching!

philipebrown · 30-11-2004, 03:07 PM

glutamine is the dogs for that stuff, you can go as far as having 5g in the morning, 5g before training, 5g with your pw shake and 5g before bed. but even 5-10g after training will help recovery loads. the reason for this is that after you have trained the vast majority of amino acids that become depleted from the muscles is L-Glutamine, so replacing this straight away gives you a massive head start in recovering.

OnePack · 30-11-2004, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fits

It has other benificial effects but for some reason, as soon as money gets short, it is the first supp to be dropped for me!

I am thinking they can help you recover from DOMS faster after work out.

Considering you are in the UK, you can have a look in Holland and Barrett every now and then cos they sometimes have half price L glutamine in their sales. You need to be quick though cos they go back up to full price fairly quick.

OnePack · 30-11-2004, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by philipebrown

glutamine is the dogs for that stuff, you can go as far as having 5g in the morning, 5g before training, 5g with your pw shake and 5g before bed. but even 5-10g after training will help recovery loads. the reason for this is that after you have trained the vast majority of amino acids that become depleted from the muscles is L-Glutamine, so replacing this straight away gives you a massive head start in recovering.

wow, that sounds a lot. Are you sure you're not talking about creatine.

I only take 1 glutamine tablet per day with food at most.

philipebrown · 30-11-2004, 03:32 PM

im talking about the powdered version (glutamine) in tubs. 5g is a typical serving of glutamine taken around 3 x ed, if your using the caps you need lots of um!

morning because you are startved and depleted, after training for obvious reasons and at night it can be beneficial in raising natural GH levels too

OnePack · 30-11-2004, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by philipebrown

im talking about the powdered version (glutamine) in tubs. 5g is a typical serving of glutamine taken around 3 x ed, if your using the caps you need lots of um!

morning because you are startved and depleted, after training for obvious reasons and at night it can be beneficial in raising natural GH levels too

i thought you were talking about the tablet version cos i've never seen or used the powdered version before.

I think I'll stick to my 1 per day at the mo cos i don't have that much left and it's not cheap.

Edit: I heard that you should be best taking it with food, what do you think?

philipebrown · 30-11-2004, 03:40 PM

nah its not, you can get reflex glutamine powder 500g tub for around £20

philipebrown · 30-11-2004, 03:41 PM

whats the dose in each tab, im guessing its nowhere near enough tho. have a shop around next time!

29-11-2004, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gridlock A diamond in the rough Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,237	Why I use creatine I supplement my Diet with creatine powder, The main reason I do this is because it eliminates post-workout soreness. I was talking with some of my friends and they were saying they don't notice this or feel it has very much effect. Does it do this for anyone else? and does anyone know why? I suffer really badly from post workout pain - even a light session can leave me in agony for 3-4 days but When I am taking creatine I feel absoultely nothing. :confused:

29-11-2004, 06:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 24,445	Power U is right here try some L-Glutamine here. Plus if you are dieting then this is good for keeping you catabolic. Remember if you are dieting then you will need at least 150 grams of protein a day so you dont go catabolic. If you are getting cramps than I would try some potassium and magnesium they are crucial for muscle constriction. Dont take too much potassium as this is not good on the heart. __________________ Scott

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29-11-2004, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
powerU Getting HUGE! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1,141	I'd have thought glutamine did that - not creatine, has your creatine got any glutamine in there (as in V12)??

29-11-2004, 05:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gridlock A diamond in the rough Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,237	No pure creatine monohydrate by Garnell nutrition. had same effect from ripfast pure creatine oh my god maybe I really am a freak!! I thought my friends were winding me up:(

29-11-2004, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gridlock A diamond in the rough Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,237	BTW - I am trying to lose weight at the moment so I am not taking Creatine - Agony ofr 3-4 day after a session, is there anything else worth taking to help with the pain that won't effect weight loss??

29-11-2004, 06:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
powerU Getting HUGE! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1,141	glutamine

30-11-2004, 11:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
fits Getting HUGE! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: East London Posts: 1,382	YEs Glutamine is very good in my experiance for releaving Post work out soreness!! It has other benificial effects but for some reason, as soon as money gets short, it is the first supp to be dropped for me! Definately use it if you suffer badly, also don't forget your stretching!

30-11-2004, 03:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
philipebrown Looking Freaky Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: north east Posts: 924	glutamine is the dogs for that stuff, you can go as far as having 5g in the morning, 5g before training, 5g with your pw shake and 5g before bed. but even 5-10g after training will help recovery loads. the reason for this is that after you have trained the vast majority of amino acids that become depleted from the muscles is L-Glutamine, so replacing this straight away gives you a massive head start in recovering.

30-11-2004, 03:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
philipebrown Looking Freaky Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: north east Posts: 924	im talking about the powdered version (glutamine) in tubs. 5g is a typical serving of glutamine taken around 3 x ed, if your using the caps you need lots of um! morning because you are startved and depleted, after training for obvious reasons and at night it can be beneficial in raising natural GH levels too

30-11-2004, 03:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
philipebrown Looking Freaky Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: north east Posts: 924	nah its not, you can get reflex glutamine powder 500g tub for around £20

30-11-2004, 03:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
philipebrown Looking Freaky Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: north east Posts: 924	whats the dose in each tab, im guessing its nowhere near enough tho. have a shop around next time!