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Creatine improves physical function and body composition in older adults

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Re: Creatine improves physical function and body composition in older adults

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Post by KevinMS »

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”?

I like the crystalline stuff rather than the powdery stuff because when I mix creatine with a juice the powdery stuff tastes worse, probably because the crystals just float past your tongue and you barely taste it.

My fav way to take it is put a tablespoon of crystals in about 3 fingers of juice, swirl the cup with the wrist and sip, swirl and sip, swirl and sip, until its all gone.

Re: Creatine improves physical function and body composition in older adults

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Post by mgarfias »

OutOfHere wrote: post #89
mgarfias wrote: post #6

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Im losing it without the creatine so why not get the benefits.

Make sure your fasting glucose and HbA1c are normal, not prediabetic. Avoid eating or drinking anything with added sugar. Also, avoid any supplement for now that strong raises testosterone and its resulting conversion to dihydrotestosterone. These supplements could include creatine, boron, tribulus, excessive zinc, etc. The workaround is a stack to sufficiently block the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestoster…

dude, my endocrine system is fucked. Im diabetic, have only one adrenal gland now, and have the T levels of a 90yro man unless i stick myself once a week.

Re: Creatine improves physical function and body composition in older adults

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Post by eggy »

pcthrowaway wrote: post #16
eggy wrote: post #8

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I only use it when training hard, otherwise, you might as well flush it. Anecdotally, I feel I can squeeze out a bit more and I am not as fuzzy during the activity. I can't speak too much about how I feel during recovery or muscle growth. I do body weight, boxing, and range of motion and coordination drills with kettle bells and medicine balls.

> I only use it when training hard, otherwise, you might as well flush it Creatine has benefits for brain function as well, people who weight train are not the only people who benefit from it.

Yes definitely helps me feel clear or on my mental game. That was why I mentioned fuzzy. I now think this is why a steak dinner does sort of the same for me mentally when I just have steak with no carbs, veggies, or sweetened drink.

Re: Creatine improves physical function and body composition in older adults

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Post by RamblingCTO »

RamblingCTO wrote: post #65
soganess wrote: post #34

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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/

I just started taking creatine in the morning with my coffee and gained +1kg. My weight is incredibly stable, but creatine did a small hit. 84kg to 85kg

Just a note here: after another week my weight returned to normal. Might be the increased training, but whatever

Re: Creatine improves physical function and body composition in older adults

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Post by OutOfHere »

mgarfias wrote: post #92
OutOfHere wrote: post #89

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Make sure your fasting glucose and HbA1c are normal, not prediabetic. Avoid eating or drinking anything with added sugar. Also, avoid any supplement for now that strong raises testosterone and its resulting conversion to dihydrotestosterone. These supplements could include creatine, boron, tribulus, excessive zinc, etc. The workaround is a stack to sufficiently block the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestoster…

dude, my endocrine system is fucked. Im diabetic, have only one adrenal gland now, and have the T levels of a 90yro man unless i stick myself once a week.

If you have a few hours to spare, you can search r/FoodNerds for endocrine, read through all linked abstracts in the search results, and affect your lifestyle accordingly. Obviously I don't know your specifics, but the considerations still apply.

Re: Creatine improves physical function and body composition in older adults

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Post by shrimp_emoji »

diob wrote: post #81
nightowl_games wrote: post #46

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I know caffeine is detrimental to my workouts because it dehydrates me and raises my heart rate. I have clear personal data on this. Creatine is well established as a substance that has a real measurable positive impact on people.

If you have 23&me you can check your result for CYP1A2. I have the fast processing version, but those with the slow processing should avoid caffeine at all costs.

And if you lost your report, you can try searching for it on the dark web.

Re: Creatine improves physical function and body composition in older adults

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Post by ratg13 »

voisin wrote: post #38
ratg13 wrote: post #21

If you’ve never tried adding a little bit of creatine in your diet, I would recommend trying it. You will definitely notice the positive effects. If you’re not training, don’t take weight lifting amounts, just 500-1000mg a day is more than enough.. more than that and your body will start to get larger because you will be retaining water.

What are positive effects you have noticed if not for strength?

Energy, drive, and focus.

I recommend giving it a try. You'll likely notice the effects yourself within just a few days.

Re: Creatine improves physical function and body composition in older adults

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Post by mgarfias »

OutOfHere wrote: post #95
mgarfias wrote: post #92

Earlier quoted context omitted.

dude, my endocrine system is fucked. Im diabetic, have only one adrenal gland now, and have the T levels of a 90yro man unless i stick myself once a week.

If you have a few hours to spare, you can search r/FoodNerds for endocrine, read through all linked abstracts in the search results, and affect your lifestyle accordingly. Obviously I don't know your specifics, but the considerations still apply.

I had no idea, thanks. Checking it out now.
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