Creatine improves physical function and body composition in older adults

Post by oarfish » Wed, Jul 03, 2024, 6:14 AM UTC

burritosnob wrote: post #56

I'm rapidly approaching 50 and in the gym 7 days a week 2+ hours a day for heavy lifting and cardio. Creatine is one of the few supplements that I can say has noticeable immediate difference on or off. Without it, my recoveries take longer and I have to back down workouts to 4-5 days a week. 5mg a day... time doesn't seem to make a difference but I take pre workout. No hair loss or other side effects.

Post by DidYaWipe » Wed, Jul 03, 2024, 6:44 AM UTC

burritosnob wrote: post #56

I'm rapidly approaching 50 and in the gym 7 days a week 2+ hours a day for heavy lifting and cardio. Creatine is one of the few supplements that I can say has noticeable immediate difference on or off. Without it, my recoveries take longer and I have to back down workouts to 4-5 days a week. 5mg a day... time doesn't seem to make a difference but I take pre workout. No hair loss or other side effects.

Post by RamblingCTO » Wed, Jul 03, 2024, 6:53 AM UTC

soganess wrote: post #34

silverquiet wrote: post #31

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I assume you're aware of the water weight gain. Otherwise, it's effects are fairly modest.

I don't know the first thing about these authors or if this paper was funded by a supplement company... but apparently that is a myth[1]? You may gain some water weight for a week or two, but that seems to stop. [1]: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7871530/

Post by thefz » Wed, Jul 03, 2024, 7:06 AM UTC

mattgreenrocks wrote: post #25

I have creatine on my short list of supplements to try this summer. Anything you wished you knew when starting it? Do I need to worry about buying a specific brand known for being “clean”?

Post by atmanactive » Wed, Jul 03, 2024, 9:53 AM UTC

grecy wrote: post #40

diob wrote: post #32

I've worked out my whole life (since around age 14, now over 35) and had periods where I did a lot of supplements like creatine or pre-workout. I no longer bother with them, although creatine is one of the more well researched / "real" supplements, so you're better off with that than lots of others. To me though they've never really done anything (besides cost money). In my opinion the best bang for your buck is drin…

Keep in mind every body is different, and responds differently to inputs. Creatine may not have done much for your body, but that absolutely does not mean it won't be very beneficial for others. FWIW, coffee destroys me - I get the sweats, by heartbeat goes jittery and later in the day I crash HARD. It makes my stomach churn and grumble too. So for me, coffee is terrible advice.