He didn’t do the loading phase which requires you take 20g for 7 days to saturate the muscles. The 5g dosage he pointed out is a maintenance dose after the loading phase. The loading phase is technically optional, but if you don’t do the loading phase you don’t actually start to see real results until after 30 days, which is precisely when he ended this experiment 🤦🏻. He should do it again, but this time correctly.
@@TheHumbuckerboy not really as it is already present in the body naturally but don't take too much in one go as you could get the shits and a bad belly ache.
@@pietart3596 It's really pretty much the same across the board- the only downside is that you gain around 5lbs, but that's because of the water retention that occurs when you take it. You aren't gaining 5lbs of fat or mass, it's only water.
@@pietart3596 In studies where the subjects who used Creatine are staying consistent with their workouts and are using progressive overload to build muscle, they are gaining more muscle vs the people who don't. Creatine is definitely worth it, and it's backed by real science- not the stuff you see on Facebook by companies trying to sell you a product. Creatine Monohydrate is very good for gains and even the Olympia contestants use creatine. Though they will cycle off at the very end because of the water retention, they will use it as well- any factor to help them gain muscle is something they'll do.
@@pietart3596 Look it up, its one of the most well documented suplements out there. When I used it I loved it, its very little noticible difference, but its enough little ones that you feel it. You just gotta expect to hold some weight while using it, but its water in your muscles so its good.
As a post menopausal woman who for the first time in her life having weight gain/lack of energy/mood swings, creatine has been AMAZING. Tons of energy for exercise and my moods greatly improved. Love the stuff
Slight correction... It doesn't take a while for the body to absorb creatine, the body absorbs it at the same constant rate. What happens is it takes a while for the muscle cells to become saturated in creatine, which is a slightly different thing. I understood what you meant, it's not totally wrong, but it isn't the most scientific way of saying it either. I hope you don't mind the feedback and corrections. Great content Brandon, keep it up!!! 👌🏻
Thanks bro @@wiggleths5177 (I'll probably be wrong, but I like to believe that he wasn't mocking me. Maybe he just thought that it sounded smart. I'll take his comment as a compliment!!)
Creatine is deeper than people think. What creatine actually does is it gives energy to your mitochondria. The PowerHouse of the cell. Every cell has mitochondria. Even neurons. So creatine improves the cells in your brain as well. Leading to some benefits to the cognitive functions.
@armeena28 been taking it for a little over a year...the only side effects I came across was muscle cramps. A lot of leg cramps...bad ones too. Where I would stretch just a little in bed and my leg will lockup. This was because I wasn't drinking enough water. Just drink more water and the cramps disappear. Other than that, no side effects what so ever. It is safe for men and women to take. Creatine monohydrate is the better kind of creatine. Your body absorbs it better. I'm not a doctor though...idk your body. You can talk to your doctor about it. But creatine is harmless. One of the most studied supplements out there. Just take care.
Creatine is also good for connective tissue and joint health. It keeps you hydrated, which is why most of the weight gain is actually water weight in the muscle. Not a bad thing unless you are cutting. I dump it during cuts.
When I took it I felt and muscle wise looking good BUT. I was developing a small gut … so I decided to give myself 30 days… now the gut doesn’t seem obvious since I’ve off since Jan 29
No need to dump during a cut. You're trying to lose fat, not weight so unless you're training to make weight for a fight camp or it makes no sense to cut it out.
This short was incredible. No annoying cliff hanger to try and siphon views towards a video and no crazy fluff. I’m subscribing and will be checking out your long form stuff as well!
Most folks misunderstand how creatine works Quick lesson. Creatine is a precursor to the bio-energetic fuel creatine phosphate, which replenishes cellular ATP (adenosine triphosphate) levels during maximum intensity contractions. Supplementing with creatine can increase levels of creatine phosphate in the muscle improving work output capacity, power, recovery and muscle hydration. When muscles are hydrated, muscle catabolism (breakdown) is minimized. So you need to convert ADP to ATP for muscle contraction
You should not take creative, creatine is natural but the 3g of creatine that this guy has everyday is found in 8 steaks, it is not natural to have that much creatine, you cannot say you are natty if you take 3g of creatine daily
Creative does help. But a lot of people tend to start working out harder once they start taking it so yeah it does work but can also kinda have a placebo affect
It really does help. The seven lbs of mass is honestly 6lbs of water retention, but your muscles are more rounded and full. And you will definitely notice a strength loss when you stop taking it Edit: If you don’t weight lift atleast 5 hours a week, you won’t notice any real change and it’s not worth your money. If I go from benching 225 for 3 sets of 8 to 225 for 3 sets of 6, common sense tells me that’s a strength loss
@@CodyWeston-h7eIt's also muscle gain since your muscles recover quicker after workouts and you can lift heavier. It's the only supplement that works for me.
The « more reps » you mentionned at the end is actually the whole point of creatine. Creatine doesnt build muscle it regenerates energy for your cells faster thus allowing you after a certain time to produce more effort
@@bradmorgan3797it mostly doesn't matter when you take it as long as you're taking it regularly because when your muscles get saturated with creatine, they basically become one scoop away from being fully saturated each day. taking it after workout makes a bit more sense tho, because you spend creatine during your workout.
Creatine is something produced naturally in your body. Taking the supplement will allow for optimal creatine levels. It helps cell hydration and not just muscle cells. Hydration is a key factor in muscle growth. It doesn't help with energy, yes. It does help with muscle growth, yes. Improving the body's ability to hydrate will improve MANY things, including brain function.
Just a tip. Mix it with warm water until it fully dissolves. Your body will absorb it better and the effects will be more noticeable! Also might be better on your kidneys but not sure how true that is
@Ballen1182 Wow that’s crazy. How many brands have you tried? There are unscrupulous supplement companies that have added osterine or other actual androgenics to their “creatine”. Did you maybe get a bad batch?
Creatine does help alot too . I've gained almost 10lbs in a month (that include bulk diet too) with great strength gains . I've already increased my bench by 22.5 lbs which I was'nt able to do for past 2 years on a normal regular diet .
@@jinfin221 when did I said I gained muscle lol . All I said I've gained weight with great strength gains as well in a month. I'm already lifting 30lbs heavier now
@@jinfin22110 pounds in a month wouldn't even be remotely difficult... At +500 cal a day, at most you'd gain a pound of fat per week. And that's MAX, due to macros and math. I get body scans frequently, and gaining 1-2 pounds of muscle for me in a week is normal if I'm trying to bulk. Although, at 15 percent bf I'm 250 pounds, so the ratio isn't as dramatic lol. With the knowledge I have from personal experience alone (not to mention studies...), no way I would automatically shit on someone like that, not even know their dimensions or body type 🤡🤡 lmfao. Either acting out of ignorance or jealousy prolly (or both) lol
Creatine works, for sure, especially the monohydrate, is gonna help you to carry a couple extra pound of muscle after time, but I think in the video the improvement is more due to consistent training than creatine, because this is still a beginner's body and it will obviously react better to training than an intermediate or advanced bodybuilder. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice physique, but keep in mind that you won't be considered intermediate level until you've had a couple of years of consistent and dedicated training. But you're building a great base, man, and some serious conditioning. Keep up the good work!
So creative actually encourages your muscles to take up water to fill them out. It helps with fatigue and recovery, but That weight gain is just fluid.
I’ve been in hospital 6weeks on a drip,I lost near 50lbs, crazy eh. I’m just out and a friend recommended Creatine as I’m so weak and just trying to feel better. Thanks for vid 🙏
I’ve noticed only minimal benefits from creatine, but because of the water retention I found myself having to drink a lot more water in order not to be thirsty, especially at night. This was mostly just annoying so I stopped taking it.
Yeah, it Messed with my sleep. Gives me insomnia. Only noticed because I decided to take a break and my sleep was fixed again. Took it again and same issue.
If you take the recommended 5g daily it could take around a month to start seeing the full effects of creatine, that’s why people go through a loading phase of 20g a day for a week and then 5g to see faster results.
@keysersoze5032 Not really, mostly it can be an upset stomach for some people, in which case try to divide the 20-25g daily dose to 3-4 parts you can take throughout the day.
@@keysersoze5032the only side effects are dehydration, and low energy due to tue dehydration, creatine absorbs retained water into the muscles so if you dont drink enough water your body will suffer
I’m ngl bro when I take creatine I legit feel more clear headed and way better overall, i notice when I don’t take creatine and workout I find myself being pissed off and in a shitty mental state. Never knew it was suppose to help with depression.
Precisely why I don't want to take it. Because it can't be the case that to not be depressed you need to ingest some daily dose of creatine. That creates a dependency.
@@nebula_M42 That's true. But think about this, creatine is a substance that is naturally found in the body, particularly in muscle cells, and is also present in various foods like red meat and fish. Foods that were mainly eaten by our ancestors. So, it is plausible that our ancestors consumed more creatine than people do in today's society due to their diet composition, the quality and variety of meat they consumed, and their more active lifestyles. Their reliance on wild game and fish, coupled with the absence of modern food processing techniques, likely resulted in a higher natural intake of creatine. Modern diets, which include more processed foods and plant-based options, typically provide lower levels of creatine, making supplementation a useful option for those seeking to increase their creatine intake for athletic or cognitive benefits. So in conclusion, supplementation of creatine would more likely match the creatine content our ancestors consumed per day. "The gut is the second brain" after all. This message is way longer than I intended lol
Creative is a great additive for skeletal muscular development, it can be taken any time of day. Also, some of the most recent studies have shown that it is a powerful cognitive boosting supplement, not just depression. Also, I take roughly 10grams a day which is what everyone should be taking whether you’re lifting or not. My brother takes it and has seen improvements in is Multiple Sclerosis symptoms.
Hey there, nice video. I can say that i tried creatine for 14 days i took at right before sleep and next day when i woke up. And i did notice that a lot changed in this 14 days. Everything improved even when i didnt practise. I got better feeling and my mood improved. My muscle did improve and got bigger i even got more in weight. So i can say that creatine helps a lot. 💪👌
@@HakanYagar1not even slightly even studies have disproven it all it really does is saturate ur muscles in creatine which as such pulls more water into your muscles making them bigger and recover faster and have more endurance as it has more water than normal to absorb and get energy from, just remember if u try it drink lots of water cuz it can cause issues with ur kidney but hey u only need 1 anyways 😂😂😂💀
Omg yes, trying to do what each of us can do is way more beneficial than doing nothing. Even doing something small towards helping the environment is better than doing nothing. Especially if the only thing someone can do is reducing the waste and slowly swapping to better quality things, only as they break.
Exactly what you said but I'm 45. I truly believe it is well worth taking. You may not immediately see or feel benefits but it is as important as protein intake.
Some of that weight gain is water weight and that "fuller" feel you had is water retention in the muscles. Creatine has the affects you described but it also causes water retention. After a proper load you'll switch to a maintenance cycle. If you load or does too high you'r body will absorb what it needs and eliminate the rest in loose stool or diarrhea. Kind of a gentle laxative as opposed to maximum strength laxative. I lose about 5 pounds in water weight when I don't dose on a vacation.
7 lbs of water 💦 retention. It DOES help when you’re training at 110% and want/need to go that extra mile in reps/time and/or endurance training, helping you get your “2nd wind” back quicker. 90 mins of training and STILL have a “RHR” of “before training” is the goal 🥅 (to push the 90 mins into 120 mins of training AND STILL have a Resting-Heart-Rate after 2 hours).
Yes water retention. But the retention of water is in your muscles rather than other parts of your body. This hydrates the muscles making them appear more full, as well as increasing the muscles output capabilities allowing you to do more work and push more weight, which also leads to better gains.
I know when I've eaten creatine regularly I got to a point where I would climb things, ladders etc, because feeling the muscles in my back contract as I just went through movement felt so good.
My guy: you should try rock climbing. Go check out a local gym. Part of the reason I got into climbing was the way it makes my body feel as a go through the movements on the wall. Rock climbing causes you to move with creativity and precision like nothing else imo.
Ill give a quick crash course of what it is and when to take it. Creatine is an amino acid that your body does make itself, but doesnt make enough of. Like this gentlemen said it replenishes your muscles healing them and making them stronger and more athletic. If you are working out that day, take 10g. Take 5g in the morning with water and 5g in your protein shake pre-use in a workout if youre cutting or 5g post-use after your workout if youre building mass. Make sure to drink approximately 2 liters or more of water a day to hydrate your muscles and not be overly constipated. The biggest and only drawback i know of is that it makes you gassy ESPECIALLY if you dont keep yourself hydrated.
@@erick_og43 i dont know if thats from the creatine. My suggestion is always take a shower before bed. Never use a shirt more than twice (once if youre working out). Avoid added sugars on drinks and drink only water as well as cleaning your bedding/pillowcase every week or 2 I tend to get minor acne oddly from eating too much chocolate
I was taking creatine for over a year doing heavy workouts at the gym when I was 18. When I joined the Marine Corps, I was in amazing shape. I could do 26 dead hang pull ups. I obviously stopped taking it in boot camp and I noticed an immediate difference. I experienced muscle burn much faster and could do maybe half the amount of pull ups. Over time, I got better and by the end of boot camp, I was back up to 20-22 dead hang pull ups. I never took it again after that.
Bought creatine for the first time yesterday. I’ve been feeling completely screwed for energy. So hopefully it will help a lot for recovery. I go to the gym or go running every day but I only started back a month ago having dropped out for a couple of years due to health and life. Now trying to smash it but maybe dialling in too hard. But desperate to be in best possible place with it all.
You need to address the root cause of your depleted energy levels. Creatine won’t fix that and if it makes you work harder at the gym with already limited energy levels then you’ll feel 10x worse and also won’t be able to recover and it will tax your CNS even further. Look into your carb intake
Might be better taking a multi vitamin to top up nutrients/minerals you may be lacking causing the low energy, also get maximum sleep/rest. Listen to your body. ❤
My experience with creatine is that in makes you gain about 6lbs of water. Face takes on a slightly very slight bloat, with workoutd being easier then before. Off creatine i can pump out 40push ups, on I can do 50 for an example.
@@Thefrontier6614no it’s not! He described the effects to a T. Did me exactly the same as far as the water retention and bloat but I wouldn’t say it done anything for my strength.
@@Thefrontier6614It's definitely not a placebo. Looks like you have never taken it. In my experience it's the only supplement that you actually feel and see noticeable results. I have even done the before and after pics and the difference is big.
@@jpizel1070 I took it years ago it literally works when you first take it then does nothing. Seen people regurlarly take it. It does nothing you can't do without taking it. Its also synthetic just like all the other supplements. Preworkout the same, your better drinking a coffee... Eat real food train naturally it ain't hard but people make it hard
Biggest problem with creatine is that it can cause major muscle cramping. Took it in high school along with a lot of kids on football team and we had a rash of pulled muscle injuries noticeably more than the year before. Definitely great to take in off-season when lifting but athletes should pull back during season
Probably not enough water from what I've noticed. Creatine is safest, most studied supplement you can take when training. I believe there's no scientific paper that would say it's bad for whatever reason.
If you eat enough protein and workout out around 2 hours a day for at least 3-4 days a week you will gain 2 pounds of muscle while taking the right amount of creative everyday. That also depends on your body / genetics and if your not a hardgainer. 🏋🏻💪🏼
I’ve started my own journey taking creatine and I had a week loading phase taking 25g a day (5 scoops) and im currently on week 2.5~ and I’ve gained 10 total pounds 138-148 and am showing lots of improvement. Just remember to drink your water after the loading phase, it’s important
I would recommend putting a bit of water into cup after you finish drinking it the first time, mix it and drink again because a lot of that stuff is left in the bottom after the first time. Just a quick tip but great work man
Wow! No complaints of bloating,stomach cramps,or farting,etc during the first couple weeks of using Creatine. Majority of people I know complained of having those issues the first few weeks on Creatine.
* Cratine is temporary source of energy for muscles , blood and brain. * It's 24 hours secreted in urine is almost constant this used to measure GFR but directly proportional to muscles mass. * It is formed from "arginine , glycine and methionine Note: My comment has nothing to do with this video 😅, I am a medical student and I'm trying to save these informations by writing them in video with the same object so i do not forget them.😊
if you want to full effect, for the first 7 days you could load up by taking four servings of 5 grams per day within those 7 days helping your body take in and store the creatine and not realsing it when you work out that same day. Then for the rest of the month after that week take one scoop of 3g a day and thats it. That showed the best results for me
I was the same with the extra reps towards the end of every training, that made it so I could get closer to failure and get stronger faster, but I also recomend to start taking it when you no longer get to get to failure with just your energy
The only side effect creatine has been shown to have is by taking much more a day thand u are supposed to,which may lead to stomach pains and constipation,
Bad ass female lifter here 🤭 I journaled my creatine use over the entire summer as I felt as if lately it wasn’t doing anything. The 6 weeks that I didn’t use it, I felt no different. When I did use it I had highs and lows so I ditched it altogether. Happy lifting my friend.
It definitely makes you stronger. It's an ergogenic and it enables you to do more exercise. When you go off it your performance falls through the floor.
Doesn't really matter and quite often the loading phase can mess up your stomach and cause diarrhea. I prefer the 5g a day without the loading phase but everyone is free to do as they want.
its not necessary, your body can only naturally absorb a certain amount of creatinine per day, doing the loading phase just wastes it and creatinine is expensive. 5g a day is good enough
I think possibly the fact that you was putting something to the test that you went harder on your workouts maybe to see if there was any sort of result which did help you gain more muscle. I didn’t see if you had any progress videos just yet leading to the final result but if you was doing your same regular routines before the creatine then I would say it did contribute as well as just doing your normal routine as well.
It makes it easier for body to synthesize ATP. Gaining muscle is not a direct effect. You simply worked out better due to extra energy you get. I didn't read any research about it solving depression. But since muscle loss, especially fast muscle loss can cause depression and even schizophrenia (yeah there are actually papers on that), it is logical to assume there would be some research finding such correlations.
Since taking creatine daily starting 5 months ago I’ve hit a pb on bench of 205! (just a few years ago when I was super into lifting for 6 months I couldn’t even press 185 once!) very happy with where I’m at progress wise right now!
Bro I can’t believe you uploaded a video of you on creatine. I did creatine once and started seeing things. I didn’t like being on creatine. I stopped snorting it and mainlined it but now I mainly smoke it. 😊😊 great video (seriously)
A better way to test this would be to get a program set that you will do consistently for three months. Same workouts, same amount of sets, similar amount of reps, fast for 8 hours before each way in(the monthly weigh ins). Month 1 - day zero weigh in with an 8 hour fast, same meal each weigh jn day. No creatine and record your weight at day 30, same rules. Month 2 - same exact thing except you start taking 5g of creatine daily. At day 30 you should be fully saturated. Month 3 - keep taking creatine while fully saturated, then at the end compare weight gain from month to month
I was watching a video on a meta study of creatine and they said it helps people over 65 mentally but didn't help younger people. It gives me a bad upset stomach at any amount of monohydrate so I'm taking HCL with dinner. Oddly enough it made me fall asleep the first 3x I took it.
I’ve cycled on and off creatine during my time in the gym and I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that creatine does have an affect on muscle growth and recovery. It’s not going to jack you up like test boosters or hgh but it will help you push yourself to your natural limits
Os efeitos costumam ser mais aparentes em meses. Em um mês o efeito só começa a ficar mais evidente, pois o uso de creatina deve ser crônico, é algo que leva tempo
So many questions! Were you gaining before? If so, how much per month (ideally in percentages)? Did you work out the exact same way? What were you eating besides the creatine? Were you sponsored to make this video? Did you weigh yourself at the exact same time of day? Do you have a personal trainer? Were you juicing? There isn't anything like a baseline to compare yout results to here, so I really can't tell what the effect of the creatine were
BRUH SINCE NOBODY ELSE is actually commenting on what YOU SAID TO COMMENT. I am going to say I think that your physique is definitely improved especially in the abdominal area. looks more defined to me. (but these people are right this is cool u fit this into 1 min lol)
A full video in a short? No one would have thought of that
People do but they really want the money that comes with a full video 😂. That just goes to show how dedicated this man is
bro got 7k likes and only 1 reply😭
This is the most relevant comment I've read on here for a while
With the help of editing ig
Thanks for the compliments bros
This video was straight to the point and honest, love it.
Fax
You dont think his first weight was dehydrated?
He looks like my untrained lazy self so I dont get u.
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about to give this to my pitbull
Bro fit a 15 minute video into 1 minute, respect 🫡
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He wouldn’t have been able to do it without the creatine 😂
He didn’t do the loading phase which requires you take 20g for 7 days to saturate the muscles. The 5g dosage he pointed out is a maintenance dose after the loading phase. The loading phase is technically optional, but if you don’t do the loading phase you don’t actually start to see real results until after 30 days, which is precisely when he ended this experiment 🤦🏻.
He should do it again, but this time correctly.
It definitely makes a difference!! Albeit not a huge difference, but a noticeable difference.
Thanks for making one short instead of 2 or 3!!
Are there any risks associated with taking Creatine ?
@@TheHumbuckerboy not really as it is already present in the body naturally but don't take too much in one go as you could get the shits and a bad belly ache.
@@jimmie432 Thanks
@@TheHumbuckerboy no worries
@@jimmie432 the shits lmaoo
I love the fact that most people are talking about how simple and concise the short was compared to the video than the actual content it was about.
yeah lol I wanna know what other's experiences are with creatine
@@pietart3596 It's really pretty much the same across the board- the only downside is that you gain around 5lbs, but that's because of the water retention that occurs when you take it. You aren't gaining 5lbs of fat or mass, it's only water.
@@Lord_Burrito i see. in the video he said he's noticing more muscle gains, does that not always happen?
@@pietart3596 In studies where the subjects who used Creatine are staying consistent with their workouts and are using progressive overload to build muscle, they are gaining more muscle vs the people who don't.
Creatine is definitely worth it, and it's backed by real science- not the stuff you see on Facebook by companies trying to sell you a product. Creatine Monohydrate is very good for gains and even the Olympia contestants use creatine. Though they will cycle off at the very end because of the water retention, they will use it as well- any factor to help them gain muscle is something they'll do.
@@pietart3596 Look it up, its one of the most well documented suplements out there. When I used it I loved it, its very little noticible difference, but its enough little ones that you feel it. You just gotta expect to hold some weight while using it, but its water in your muscles so its good.
Bro was locked in.. fitting an entire video into a minute. That’s that creatine man LOL
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@@Qui-GonJinn1234so funny that the op doesnt even care
Brain improvement
“This, is cocaine.”
Haha love it. But if you gained 7 pounds on that much coke you’d be a go*damn super hero
@@GrammarPDwhy censor goddamn?
@@Eric_Gurtbecause censorship. Duh.
and I’m Jon jones
@@silverrain99205 didn't censor me bro
As a post menopausal woman who for the first time in her life having weight gain/lack of energy/mood swings, creatine has been AMAZING. Tons of energy for exercise and my moods greatly improved. Love the stuff
Became stronger than your husband? 😅
Slight correction... It doesn't take a while for the body to absorb creatine, the body absorbs it at the same constant rate. What happens is it takes a while for the muscle cells to become saturated in creatine, which is a slightly different thing. I understood what you meant, it's not totally wrong, but it isn't the most scientific way of saying it either. I hope you don't mind the feedback and corrections. Great content Brandon, keep it up!!! 👌🏻
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@@Felix-rr8he bro was just trying to explain why the muscle building doesn't kick in immediately shut up 💀
@@Felix-rr8hehe explained it in a good way without sounding like a nerd nor acting like we are dumb to understand it
@@Felix-rr8he😂😂👍
Thanks bro @@wiggleths5177
(I'll probably be wrong, but I like to believe that he wasn't mocking me. Maybe he just thought that it sounded smart. I'll take his comment as a compliment!!)
The part where they said it treats depression is probably just the happiness they got from those gains 💪
Creatine is deeper than people think. What creatine actually does is it gives energy to your mitochondria. The PowerHouse of the cell.
Every cell has mitochondria. Even neurons. So creatine improves the cells in your brain as well. Leading to some benefits to the cognitive functions.
@@arielperez797does it have any side effects? Can a woman take this?
@armeena28 been taking it for a little over a year...the only side effects I came across was muscle cramps. A lot of leg cramps...bad ones too. Where I would stretch just a little in bed and my leg will lockup. This was because I wasn't drinking enough water. Just drink more water and the cramps disappear. Other than that, no side effects what so ever. It is safe for men and women to take.
Creatine monohydrate is the better kind of creatine. Your body absorbs it better. I'm not a doctor though...idk your body. You can talk to your doctor about it. But creatine is harmless. One of the most studied supplements out there. Just take care.
Same exact thing happened to me. I front loaded like 10g of creating a day and by day 10 I got huge cramps in my legs lol
@@CaseyNeal-k9q did they go away?
Creatine is also good for connective tissue and joint health. It keeps you hydrated, which is why most of the weight gain is actually water weight in the muscle. Not a bad thing unless you are cutting. I dump it during cuts.
When I took it I felt and muscle wise looking good BUT. I was developing a small gut … so I decided to give myself 30 days… now the gut doesn’t seem obvious since I’ve off since Jan 29
Creating actually dehydrates you. You need to drink more water while you’re on it
Why would you dump it during a cut? Water saturation in the muscles doesn’t make you look bloated.
No need to dump during a cut. You're trying to lose fat, not weight so unless you're training to make weight for a fight camp or it makes no sense to cut it out.
@@StevenMcPeterbiltcompletely agree, fluid in the stomach can make you look bloated, fluid in the muscles makes you look great.
I’m so glad you took the time to pour that creatine out because had you not I would’ve believed it was creatine when you said it. I like this guy.
This short was incredible. No annoying cliff hanger to try and siphon views towards a video and no crazy fluff. I’m subscribing and will be checking out your long form stuff as well!
Most folks misunderstand how creatine works
Quick lesson. Creatine is a precursor to the bio-energetic fuel creatine phosphate, which replenishes cellular ATP (adenosine triphosphate) levels during maximum intensity contractions. Supplementing with creatine can increase levels of creatine phosphate in the muscle improving work output capacity, power, recovery and muscle hydration. When muscles are hydrated, muscle catabolism (breakdown) is minimized. So you need to convert ADP to ATP for muscle contraction
Nice copy paste of google bro
Thats a lot of words to tell me ur a nerd bro B)
@@RuneDall amen I am at that but not a geek 😂
@@howardserkin6618 😂😂
You should not take creative, creatine is natural but the 3g of creatine that this guy has everyday is found in 8 steaks, it is not natural to have that much creatine, you cannot say you are natty if you take 3g of creatine daily
He was lying in bed thinking that spilling the creatine on the table would be a great intro for the clip.
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I was thinking the same. But maybe it was empty and he just filled it with baking soda or flour. Creatine ain’t cheap.
That is prolly flour. I hope it is. Or baking soda.
That was bad move
Creative does help. But a lot of people tend to start working out harder once they start taking it so yeah it does work but can also kinda have a placebo affect
Loved this and as a female that is super skinny. Creatine definitely helps with energy and being able to lift heavier or get in those two extra reps.
Just remember to bulk up when lifting. Dont let your work be for nothing 💪
You and me girl, it's though for us little ladies haha
Hello, love your channel
“This is cocaine” **pours on counter** its increases muscle mass and decreases self awareness 💀😭
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congrats on copying a comment made 3 months ago 🥱🥱🥱 you are so original and funny 😂😂😂
@@cvsopp1738I didn’t copy a comment? But idc waste ur time not my problem 🤷
@@cvsopp1738any joke has been said once or more times before being said. We dont just throw random shit out of our ass everyday lil bro.
Just subbed for the no BS short
Great short, very informative, right to the point and no beating around the bush, nor are “wait for a part 2” bs
It takes 2 weeks for your cells to be fully saturated from the creatine in case you didn’t know
unless u do a cycle of 20 gs a day then u cut that down too 1 week, but u don’t take 20gs at once u split it throughout the day
I was just about to say that @@eliv7570
@@eliv7570 ding ding ding 🎉
@@eliv7570technically you can do all 20g at the same time, just more likely to get your stomach upset
2 weeks okay i remember this thanks
It really does help. The seven lbs of mass is honestly 6lbs of water retention, but your muscles are more rounded and full. And you will definitely notice a strength loss when you stop taking it
Edit: If you don’t weight lift atleast 5 hours a week, you won’t notice any real change and it’s not worth your money.
If I go from benching 225 for 3 sets of 8 to 225 for 3 sets of 6, common sense tells me that’s a strength loss
The water retention is partly why it aids recovery so that's a good sign too
Get extra thirsty on it too, which fits wth this
This isn’t true regarding strength loss
Not true at all. I was on creatine every day for 3 months and after I stopped, I didn't notice any strength loss at all.
@@collinbrooks9006 from my experience yes. That extra atp with creatine made 225 on bench smooth, after, it’s was noticeably more effort for sets
It causes a significant amount of water retention too, thus the weight gain.
Intra muscular water though, so you will look more jacked
So really it's water weight
@@CodyWeston-h7e most of it is water weight.
@@CodyWeston-h7e no but mostly
@@CodyWeston-h7eIt's also muscle gain since your muscles recover quicker after workouts and you can lift heavier. It's the only supplement that works for me.
The « more reps » you mentionned at the end is actually the whole point of creatine. Creatine doesnt build muscle it regenerates energy for your cells faster thus allowing you after a certain time to produce more effort
Also stopped water in muscles, enforced effect pumping. That more than
So why does it say in the bottle to take it after your work out? And in the morning?
@@bradmorgan3797it mostly doesn't matter when you take it as long as you're taking it regularly because when your muscles get saturated with creatine, they basically become one scoop away from being fully saturated each day. taking it after workout makes a bit more sense tho, because you spend creatine during your workout.
@@bradmorgan3797 Because it takes a while for your body to become "saturated" , it's not instant.
Creatine is something produced naturally in your body. Taking the supplement will allow for optimal creatine levels. It helps cell hydration and not just muscle cells. Hydration is a key factor in muscle growth. It doesn't help with energy, yes. It does help with muscle growth, yes. Improving the body's ability to hydrate will improve MANY things, including brain function.
Just a tip. Mix it with warm water until it fully dissolves. Your body will absorb it better and the effects will be more noticeable! Also might be better on your kidneys but not sure how true that is
This is my favorite supplement. I can absolutely tell a difference when I’m not taking it regularly.
Yeah it's the only gym supplement that actually works imo lol. It's like steroids for natural lifters.
@@tysonhoward1748It's also beneficial for the nonnatties among us 😠
Yeah creatine is real
@Ballen1182samw hereeeeee and kidney prkblems
@Ballen1182 Wow that’s crazy. How many brands have you tried? There are unscrupulous supplement companies that have added osterine or other actual androgenics to their “creatine”. Did you maybe get a bad batch?
Bro - finally someone who does all the video in one short. Just for that, i‘m gonna watch some ads on the full video and leave a comment.
There is no full video yoo
Even better, imma subscribe 😂😂😂😂
true chad
Creatine does help alot too . I've gained almost 10lbs in a month (that include bulk diet too) with great strength gains . I've already increased my bench by 22.5 lbs which I was'nt able to do for past 2 years on a normal regular diet .
@@jinfin221 when did I said I gained muscle lol . All I said I've gained weight with great strength gains as well in a month. I'm already lifting 30lbs heavier now
@@jinfin22110 pounds in a month wouldn't even be remotely difficult... At +500 cal a day, at most you'd gain a pound of fat per week. And that's MAX, due to macros and math. I get body scans frequently, and gaining 1-2 pounds of muscle for me in a week is normal if I'm trying to bulk. Although, at 15 percent bf I'm 250 pounds, so the ratio isn't as dramatic lol. With the knowledge I have from personal experience alone (not to mention studies...), no way I would automatically shit on someone like that, not even know their dimensions or body type 🤡🤡 lmfao. Either acting out of ignorance or jealousy prolly (or both) lol
@@jinfin221water is what you're supposed to gain when taking creatine. Shocker, that's water inside your muscles
@@ZerosiiniFINmyth but it's fine just do some research
@@KingNeptune931 what are you storing in your muscles then? orange juic
Creatine works, for sure, especially the monohydrate, is gonna help you to carry a couple extra pound of muscle after time, but I think in the video the improvement is more due to consistent training than creatine, because this is still a beginner's body and it will obviously react better to training than an intermediate or advanced bodybuilder. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice physique, but keep in mind that you won't be considered intermediate level until you've had a couple of years of consistent and dedicated training. But you're building a great base, man, and some serious conditioning. Keep up the good work!
William can u upload videos more often?
Your content is awesome!❤
Got a lot of videos we’re filming and planning this month so a lot more will go up in February and March!
@@BrandonWilliamyt can't wait
Good videos take a while but it's gonna be worth the wait
@@BrandonWilliamyt wow awesome 😊
Strong name brooo
your physic definitely improved! Great job!!!
Hello, love your channel good job
So creative actually encourages your muscles to take up water to fill them out. It helps with fatigue and recovery, but That weight gain is just fluid.
Bang on bro (I take this myself to)
70% of the body I'm sure a lil extra can help😊
Fluid retention is the last thing I want.
@@Isuck784 yeah its definitely not for people with health problems like yours. Works great for me, extra energy, bigger muscles. Win-win.
Not excactly. The pressure from water alone results in gains. The more strenght you got equals gains. So besides the water you gain muscle
I’ve been in hospital 6weeks on a drip,I lost near 50lbs, crazy eh. I’m just out and a friend recommended Creatine as I’m so weak and just trying to feel better. Thanks for vid 🙏
I’ve noticed only minimal benefits from creatine, but because of the water retention I found myself having to drink a lot more water in order not to be thirsty, especially at night. This was mostly just annoying so I stopped taking it.
the night thing is so real, i wake up gasping for water. im having a ton of benefits and its made my arms absolutely blow up
Yeah, it Messed with my sleep. Gives me insomnia. Only noticed because I decided to take a break and my sleep was fixed again. Took it again and same issue.
If you take the recommended 5g daily it could take around a month to start seeing the full effects of creatine, that’s why people go through a loading phase of 20g a day for a week and then 5g to see faster results.
Are there any side effects for the 20 g a day for a week?
@keysersoze5032 Not really, mostly it can be an upset stomach for some people, in which case try to divide the 20-25g daily dose to 3-4 parts you can take throughout the day.
Not anything significant, but upset stomach is one thing some people may experience @@keysersoze5032
@@keysersoze5032the only side effects are dehydration, and low energy due to tue dehydration, creatine absorbs retained water into the muscles so if you dont drink enough water your body will suffer
@@keysersoze5032It dehydrates you like crazy,. You need to be drinking alot of water, I came Off it because of the headaches it was giving me.
I’m ngl bro when I take creatine I legit feel more clear headed and way better overall, i notice when I don’t take creatine and workout I find myself being pissed off and in a shitty mental state. Never knew it was suppose to help with depression.
I took it for sleep and mood improvement and it worked, I also looked pretty jacked after about 3weeks. I cycle every 4th week and I like it!
Precisely why I don't want to take it. Because it can't be the case that to not be depressed you need to ingest some daily dose of creatine. That creates a dependency.
@@nebula_M42it is also said to keep the brain working in old age.
@@nebula_M42 That's true. But think about this, creatine is a substance that is naturally found in the body, particularly in muscle cells, and is also present in various foods like red meat and fish. Foods that were mainly eaten by our ancestors. So, it is plausible that our ancestors consumed more creatine than people do in today's society due to their diet composition, the quality and variety of meat they consumed, and their more active lifestyles. Their reliance on wild game and fish, coupled with the absence of modern food processing techniques, likely resulted in a higher natural intake of creatine. Modern diets, which include more processed foods and plant-based options, typically provide lower levels of creatine, making supplementation a useful option for those seeking to increase their creatine intake for athletic or cognitive benefits. So in conclusion, supplementation of creatine would more likely match the creatine content our ancestors consumed per day. "The gut is the second brain" after all.
This message is way longer than I intended lol
Are you talking about day-to-day mood or more long-term effects? Taking or not taking it for a couple of days should affect the saturation noticeably
Creative is a great additive for skeletal muscular development, it can be taken any time of day. Also, some of the most recent studies have shown that it is a powerful cognitive boosting supplement, not just depression. Also, I take roughly 10grams a day which is what everyone should be taking whether you’re lifting or not. My brother takes it and has seen improvements in is Multiple Sclerosis symptoms.
Bro went from 💪 to 💪 and thought we wouldn't notice
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Hey there, nice video. I can say that i tried creatine for 14 days i took at right before sleep and next day when i woke up. And i did notice that a lot changed in this 14 days. Everything improved even when i didnt practise.
I got better feeling and my mood improved. My muscle did improve and got bigger i even got more in weight.
So i can say that creatine helps a lot.
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Is the belief that creatine causes hair loss true?
@@HakanYagar1not even slightly even studies have disproven it all it really does is saturate ur muscles in creatine which as such pulls more water into your muscles making them bigger and recover faster and have more endurance as it has more water than normal to absorb and get energy from, just remember if u try it drink lots of water cuz it can cause issues with ur kidney but hey u only need 1 anyways 😂😂😂💀
@@HakanYagar1it’s not
@@HakanYagar1only if you’re predisposed to mpb
@TexboyGamer how would you even know without taking it to find out
Amazing! Thanks for another YT short, BW ❤👊
Omg yes, trying to do what each of us can do is way more beneficial than doing nothing. Even doing something small towards helping the environment is better than doing nothing. Especially if the only thing someone can do is reducing the waste and slowly swapping to better quality things, only as they break.
That’s a 🔥 short right there!! A whole story WITH THE RESULTS and editing is great as always!!
I’ve been taking 10g a day for years. Daily lifter and runner at age 44 it absolutely does work. I’ve had zero side effects as well.
Exactly what you said but I'm 45. I truly believe it is well worth taking. You may not immediately see or feel benefits but it is as important as protein intake.
Some of that weight gain is water weight and that "fuller" feel you had is water retention in the muscles. Creatine has the affects you described but it also causes water retention. After a proper load you'll switch to a maintenance cycle. If you load or does too high you'r body will absorb what it needs and eliminate the rest in loose stool or diarrhea. Kind of a gentle laxative as opposed to maximum strength laxative. I lose about 5 pounds in water weight when I don't dose on a vacation.
100%
7 lbs of water 💦 retention. It DOES help when you’re training at 110% and want/need to go that extra mile in reps/time and/or endurance training, helping you get your “2nd wind” back quicker. 90 mins of training and STILL have a “RHR” of “before training” is the goal 🥅 (to push the 90 mins into 120 mins of training AND STILL have a Resting-Heart-Rate after 2 hours).
If you need 2 hours to workout, you're doing something wrong.
Yes water retention. But the retention of water is in your muscles rather than other parts of your body. This hydrates the muscles making them appear more full, as well as increasing the muscles output capabilities allowing you to do more work and push more weight, which also leads to better gains.
@@lewisfane1924 I usually work out for 2 hours sooo..
All of you obviously don't know shit
@@lewisfane1924 2 hours workout is alright there is nothing wrong with it and there are different types of training
Keep pushing man!💪🏽👊🏿
I know when I've eaten creatine regularly I got to a point where I would climb things, ladders etc, because feeling the muscles in my back contract as I just went through movement felt so good.
That's crazy😂😂😂
My guy: you should try rock climbing. Go check out a local gym. Part of the reason I got into climbing was the way it makes my body feel as a go through the movements on the wall. Rock climbing causes you to move with creativity and precision like nothing else imo.
Ill give a quick crash course of what it is and when to take it.
Creatine is an amino acid that your body does make itself, but doesnt make enough of. Like this gentlemen said it replenishes your muscles healing them and making them stronger and more athletic.
If you are working out that day, take 10g. Take 5g in the morning with water and 5g in your protein shake pre-use in a workout if youre cutting or 5g post-use after your workout if youre building mass. Make sure to drink approximately 2 liters or more of water a day to hydrate your muscles and not be overly constipated.
The biggest and only drawback i know of is that it makes you gassy ESPECIALLY if you dont keep yourself hydrated.
I’d be worried about the (anecdotal) hair loss, ever had an issue?
I got bad cramps if I was dehydrated
@@jtbayliss1005not me
I don't know if it's my body or the creatine I have bought, but for a while, I started getting bad acne on my back so I stopped taking it
@@erick_og43 i dont know if thats from the creatine. My suggestion is always take a shower before bed. Never use a shirt more than twice (once if youre working out). Avoid added sugars on drinks and drink only water as well as cleaning your bedding/pillowcase every week or 2
I tend to get minor acne oddly from eating too much chocolate
I was taking creatine for over a year doing heavy workouts at the gym when I was 18. When I joined the Marine Corps, I was in amazing shape. I could do 26 dead hang pull ups. I obviously stopped taking it in boot camp and I noticed an immediate difference. I experienced muscle burn much faster and could do maybe half the amount of pull ups. Over time, I got better and by the end of boot camp, I was back up to 20-22 dead hang pull ups. I never took it again after that.
Its great seeing you get better and better each year bro. Been following you since you were a small dude. Bur now, you crazy bro.
You did improve i can see more definition in the shoulders and middle chest area good job👍
It could also be a result of working out for 30 more days.
@@ragas2845I know but like I'm saying you can see more definition they without the powder
@@ragas2845creatine actually works makes you fuller
Bought creatine for the first time yesterday. I’ve been feeling completely screwed for energy. So hopefully it will help a lot for recovery. I go to the gym or go running every day but I only started back a month ago having dropped out for a couple of years due to health and life. Now trying to smash it but maybe dialling in too hard. But desperate to be in best possible place with it all.
We are on the wavelength. I just bought a creatine canister. I did loads of research and concluded that magnesium creatine chelate is the best form.
Try adding carb powder to your protein shakes.
@@cuchulainn7984 thank you for suggestion, will give it a try
You need to address the root cause of your depleted energy levels. Creatine won’t fix that and if it makes you work harder at the gym with already limited energy levels then you’ll feel 10x worse and also won’t be able to recover and it will tax your CNS even further. Look into your carb intake
Might be better taking a multi vitamin to top up nutrients/minerals you may be lacking causing the low energy, also get maximum sleep/rest. Listen to your body. ❤
This is the content I’m here for. And I’m just here because it popped up. But I like the straight to the point approach.
those front delts really popped at the end. good work.
My experience with creatine is that in makes you gain about 6lbs of water. Face takes on a slightly very slight bloat, with workoutd being easier then before. Off creatine i can pump out 40push ups, on I can do 50 for an example.
That's all in your head you're telling yourself you can't do it. Definitely a placebo. Just eat real food and rest properly
@@Thefrontier6614no it’s not! He described the effects to a T. Did me exactly the same as far as the water retention and bloat but I wouldn’t say it done anything for my strength.
@@Thefrontier6614It's definitely not a placebo. Looks like you have never taken it. In my experience it's the only supplement that you actually feel and see noticeable results. I have even done the before and after pics and the difference is big.
@@jpizel1070 I took it years ago it literally works when you first take it then does nothing. Seen people regurlarly take it. It does nothing you can't do without taking it. Its also synthetic just like all the other supplements. Preworkout the same, your better drinking a coffee...
Eat real food train naturally it ain't hard but people make it hard
@@jpizel1070 The difference is not big at all. It'd all water lad.. it's an illusion
Biggest problem with creatine is that it can cause major muscle cramping. Took it in high school along with a lot of kids on football team and we had a rash of pulled muscle injuries noticeably more than the year before. Definitely great to take in off-season when lifting but athletes should pull back during season
Probably not enough water from what I've noticed. Creatine is safest, most studied supplement you can take when training. I believe there's no scientific paper that would say it's bad for whatever reason.
with creatine you have to drink a gallon of water per day or you will cramp and eventually damage your liver
If you eat enough protein and workout out around 2 hours a day for at least 3-4 days a week you will gain 2 pounds of muscle while taking the right amount of creative everyday. That also depends on your body / genetics and if your not a hardgainer. 🏋🏻💪🏼
I’ve started my own journey taking creatine and I had a week loading phase taking 25g a day (5 scoops) and im currently on week 2.5~ and I’ve gained 10 total pounds 138-148 and am showing lots of improvement. Just remember to drink your water after the loading phase, it’s important
mind you im also bulking as well so I’m eating lots more high calorie, carbs and protein. fb season time to get up to 175 💪💪💪
I would recommend putting a bit of water into cup after you finish drinking it the first time, mix it and drink again because a lot of that stuff is left in the bottom after the first time. Just a quick tip but great work man
I will pet my cat 1 time for every like this comment gets
Give your cat one pound of creatine for each like
@@derpishfeelings6539tf you GONNA MAKE ME KILL MY CAT
@@derpishfeelings6539if this happens the cat will be so much muscular than day 0 😂
@@derpishfeelings6539Ummmm I don't think cats can digest that
@@derpishfeelings6539 why do you hate this cat?
Wow! No complaints of bloating,stomach cramps,or farting,etc during the first couple weeks of using Creatine. Majority of people I know complained of having those issues the first few weeks on Creatine.
A Big Hats off broo 🫡❤️🔥 Ningale pole aavan ellarkkm kazhiyillaa. Ini orupaad pere sahayikkan aavatte🤌🏻❤️
* Cratine is temporary source of energy for muscles , blood and brain.
* It's 24 hours secreted in urine is almost constant this used to measure GFR but directly proportional to muscles mass.
* It is formed from "arginine , glycine and methionine
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My comment has nothing to do with this video 😅, I am a medical student and I'm trying to save these informations by writing them in video with the same object so i do not forget them.😊
Higher Dosage of CREATININE Can shrink your kidneys// 🎉🎉🎉🎉Renal failure is not an easy way to go.
@@RICKYDICKYDOOOOOwhere did you hear that? Creatine has no side effects afaik. It's also the most studied supplement in existance.
Recent..... @@tjorven4124 .......UCLA medical study 2023// I have a scar On my Left kidney & was told to Therefore not use creatine.
Respect bro.
Straight to the point.
The king of shorts! All that in a short video?! Much appreciated
It was 😣😣 painfull to see him drop creatine like that😢😢
It’s just flour after he consumed all the creatine from the bottle
Monohydrate creatine is actually pretty cheap.
You have a serious problem them 😂 jk! It was a waste of
Don't worry he hired an Indian guy too lick that counter clean
@@jsl6155in your country is, but in most parts of the world its pretty expensive
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if you want to full effect, for the first 7 days you could load up by taking four servings of 5 grams per day within those 7 days helping your body take in and store the creatine and not realsing it when you work out that same day. Then for the rest of the month after that week take one scoop of 3g a day and thats it. That showed the best results for me
Brendon becoming a beast well done bro
bro has a sleeper build
Best builds. Functional, mobile, strong and too big for sports
DAMN LOOK AT THE ARMS AT THE END
I was the same with the extra reps towards the end of every training, that made it so I could get closer to failure and get stronger faster, but I also recomend to start taking it when you no longer get to get to failure with just your energy
This is my body on day zero "built like an absolute brick shithouse" 😂😂
Seems interesting, were there any side effect?
The only side effect creatine has been shown to have is by taking much more a day thand u are supposed to,which may lead to stomach pains and constipation,
You will fart. A lot. And it will smell. Very bad.
Just how he threw the creatine
Finally found someone who talked about that shit
@@lizard6455 That's like around $1 per 5 mg just spilled all over the table. Completely unnecessary. I would scoop that up asap lol.
Bad ass female lifter here 🤭 I journaled my creatine use over the entire summer as I felt as if lately it wasn’t doing anything. The 6 weeks that I didn’t use it, I felt no different. When I did use it I had highs and lows so I ditched it altogether. Happy lifting my friend.
It definitely makes you stronger. It's an ergogenic and it enables you to do more exercise. When you go off it your performance falls through the floor.
Yo i subscribe because I like when he trains like some one for a week or day
Often people go through a loading phase to attain the saturation of the muscle cells faster. 20 grams a day for the first week then 5 grams a day
If you want to go based on outdated science and destroy your kidneys, this is a great way to go
Doesn't really matter and quite often the loading phase can mess up your stomach and cause diarrhea. I prefer the 5g a day without the loading phase but everyone is free to do as they want.
Man! I honestly don’t know if I’m tripping but you look more defined in the last clip, it really works!
You didn’t do the loading phase?
its not necessary, your body can only naturally absorb a certain amount of creatinine per day, doing the loading phase just wastes it and creatinine is expensive. 5g a day is good enough
@@iluvherjerry69 10-15 grams a day is better
My first thought, “make pasta out of it”
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Been on creatine for 4 weeks. Starting to have hair lost...
that shit is fake
Ur lying then
Ur genetics problem
I think possibly the fact that you was putting something to the test that you went harder on your workouts maybe to see if there was any sort of result which did help you gain more muscle. I didn’t see if you had any progress videos just yet leading to the final result but if you was doing your same regular routines before the creatine then I would say it did contribute as well as just doing your normal routine as well.
Now try Tren for 30 days.
It makes it easier for body to synthesize ATP. Gaining muscle is not a direct effect. You simply worked out better due to extra energy you get. I didn't read any research about it solving depression. But since muscle loss, especially fast muscle loss can cause depression and even schizophrenia (yeah there are actually papers on that), it is logical to assume there would be some research finding such correlations.
You said it bro. Placebo. But it’s you working out and giving it your all. ❤🎉
I too have started taking creatine this year and yes it works very well if you train consistently. I have more strength as well as definition.
Since taking creatine daily starting 5 months ago I’ve hit a pb on bench of 205! (just a few years ago when I was super into lifting for 6 months I couldn’t even press 185 once!) very happy with where I’m at progress wise right now!
Bro I can’t believe you uploaded a video of you on creatine. I did creatine once and started seeing things. I didn’t like being on creatine. I stopped snorting it and mainlined it but now I mainly smoke it. 😊😊 great video (seriously)
A better way to test this would be to get a program set that you will do consistently for three months. Same workouts, same amount of sets, similar amount of reps, fast for 8 hours before each way in(the monthly weigh ins).
Month 1 - day zero weigh in with an 8 hour fast, same meal each weigh jn day. No creatine and record your weight at day 30, same rules.
Month 2 - same exact thing except you start taking 5g of creatine daily. At day 30 you should be fully saturated.
Month 3 - keep taking creatine while fully saturated, then at the end compare weight gain from month to month
Respect to you for keeping it natural and keeping it under 1 mins
This guy knows his stuff, bring him on more often
I was watching a video on a meta study of creatine and they said it helps people over 65 mentally but didn't help younger people. It gives me a bad upset stomach at any amount of monohydrate so I'm taking HCL with dinner. Oddly enough it made me fall asleep the first 3x I took it.
I’ve cycled on and off creatine during my time in the gym and I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that creatine does have an affect on muscle growth and recovery. It’s not going to jack you up like test boosters or hgh but it will help you push yourself to your natural limits
Os efeitos costumam ser mais aparentes em meses. Em um mês o efeito só começa a ficar mais evidente, pois o uso de creatina deve ser crônico, é algo que leva tempo
So many questions! Were you gaining before? If so, how much per month (ideally in percentages)? Did you work out the exact same way? What were you eating besides the creatine? Were you sponsored to make this video? Did you weigh yourself at the exact same time of day? Do you have a personal trainer? Were you juicing?
There isn't anything like a baseline to compare yout results to here, so I really can't tell what the effect of the creatine were
BRUH SINCE NOBODY ELSE is actually commenting on what YOU SAID TO COMMENT. I am going to say I think that your physique is definitely improved especially in the abdominal area. looks more defined to me. (but these people are right this is cool u fit this into 1 min lol)
I use it to help with recovery, I don’t have any sort of back pain while working out like I used to have, it helps your muscles hold more water too
Definitely helped you gained 7 ibs of muscle looking full in your shoulder and triceps well losing so waist fat to and making your abs pop