- Q.
Hi, I bought a tub of this a while ago and have now only just realised it says best before end 03/10. Its still sealed and unopened, I just wanted to know whether it would be highly unadvisable to consume it or whether it would just be a case of it not being as potent as it should be?
Thanks.
- A.
I would be surprised if it didn't work like normal - it may have experienced some minor degradation but the shelf lives of most products are conservative (as long as it is properly sealed and it hasn't been exposed to temperature changes or moisture).
- Q.
Whats better Creatamax Extreme or MuscleTech Creakic Hardcore Tablets, Thanks.
- A.
The Creatamax has a small amount of carbs along with glutamine, which may help a little bit with creatine retention in the muscle. but the Creakic has lipoic acid which has been clinically proven to increase creatine retention. So probably a small edge to Creakic. If you take the creakic with just before a large meal that is high in carbohydrates or a high carb/protein shake, then definitely the Creakic will be more effective.
- Q.
Whats better Creatamax Extreme or MuscleTech Creakic Hardcore Tablets, Thanks.
- A.
The Creatamax has a small amount of carbs along with glutamine, which may help a little bit with creatine retention in the muscle. but the Creakic has lipoic acid which has been clinically proven to increase creatine retention. So probably a small edge to Creakic. If you take the creakic with just before a large meal that is high in carbohydrates or a high carb/protein shake, then definitely the Creakic will be more effective.
- Q.
What's the best way to cycle thsi product'
6 weeks on 4 weeks off'
- A.
There is no need to cycle creatine. This used to be the advice but now that most experts agree that there are no negative side effects to creatine use, you can use it indefinitely. For faster gains, use a loading phase - basically load with 3 to 4 servings of about 5 grams per day for 5 days and then take at least 5 grams a day thereafter (especially after workouts and with at least 75 grams of carbs [dextrose/glucose, maltodextrin, vitargo, etc] and 20 - 40 grams of whey protein). Or use a product like Cell-Tech (which already contains the carbs).
- Q.
What's the best way to cycle thsi product?
6 weeks on 4 weeks off?
- A.
There is no need to cycle creatine. This used to be the advice but now that most experts agree that there are no negative side effects to creatine use, you can use it indefinitely. For faster gains, use a loading phase - basically load with 3 to 4 servings of about 5 grams per day for 5 days and then take at least 5 grams a day thereafter (especially after workouts and with at least 75 grams of carbs [dextrose/glucose, maltodextrin, vitargo, etc] and 20 - 40 grams of whey protein). Or use a product like Cell-Tech (which already contains the carbs).
- Q.
do you have to mix this cretine product with water or can you use milk instead?
- A.
There is no problem mixing creatine (or most other supplements) with milk. Semi-skimmed milk adds 120 calories, 8 grams of protein, 11 garms of the sugar lactose and 5 grams of fat and can obviously alter the taste of the product. So unless you are on a strict fat-loss diet or won't like the taste, fell free...
- Q.
Can you add this product into your shaker which contains a high protein and carb shake after training or must it be taken separately?
- A.
It's fine to take these products mixed together.
See the article - http://www.tropicanafitness.com/view/v/article/a/171 - for the best advice on Post-Workout supplementation.
- Q.
Can you add this product into your shaker which contains a high protein and carb shake after training or must it be taken separately'
- A.
It's fine to take these products mixed together.
See the article - http://www.tropicanafitness.com/view/v/article/a/171 - for the best advice on Post-Workout supplementation.
- Q.
can i stack this with promax extreme and is it a gd stack to build muscle?
- A.
Promax extreme is 10 servings for £35 and has a decent but not excellent ingredient profile - Nitro-Tech may be a better choice for the money (especially as the strawberry is on a 2 for 1 deal right now).
Nitro-Tech will stack well with creatamax extreme.
- Q.
can i stack this with promax extreme and is it a gd stack to build muscle'
- A.
Promax extreme is 10 servings for 35 pounds and has a decent but not excellent ingredient profile - Nitro-Tech may be a better choice for the money (especially as the strawberry is on a 2 for 1 deal right now).
Nitro-Tech will stack well with creatamax extreme.
- Q.
i am just about to start the loading phase of this product which is 5 days after i have to take it just twice a day, the only thing is i am going on holiday in 2 weeks for a week when i come back will i need to do the loading phase again?
- A.
If you take one serving per day while on holiday, you won't need to reload. Research suggests that it takes a full month to "unload" creatine (so levels go back to pre-use levels) and 5 grams per day is enough to maintain high levels in the body.
To arm yourself with all you need to know to get the best results from creatine, read the article:
http://www.tropicanafitness.com/view/v/article/a/25
- Q.
i am just about to start the loading phase of this product which is 5 days after i have to take it just twice a day, the only thing is i am going on holiday in 2 weeks for a week when i come back will i need to do the loading phase again'
- A.
If you take one serving per day while on holiday, you won't need to reload. Research suggests that it takes a full month to "unload" creatine (so levels go back to pre-use levels) and 5 grams per day is enough to maintain high levels in the body.
To arm yourself with all you need to know to get the best results from creatine, read the article:
http://www.tropicanafitness.com/view/v/article/a/25