Mixing creatine powder

lighterman

As per the title can anyone tell me the best way to do this. The instructions on the bag say mix 1 and half small scoops to water. It has (5g) like so beside where is gives scoop measurements but the scoop i have has 70ml on it. Also how much water do i mix to it.

I mixed some earlier and it ended being projected from my mouth to the sink and my stomach contents coming 2/3s of the way up.

googled eyes

5 grams is about the amount of a level teaspoon. What most people do is throw it in with your protein/other supplements. Its a lot less horrible when you do that.

runawaybishop

Put it in your mouth and drink some water, its the fastest and easiest way to do it.

googled eyes

It is but



its not very nice

runawaybishop

Indeed, but its over fast.

googled eyes

True

MikeC101

Saw a poster here once say they drink it in tea. So I tried it, it dissolved completely and couldn't taste or notice it at all really. (it was the ON stuff if that makes a difference, I have found it dissolves better than other brands I've tried)

xgtdec

Theres also caps available which could be handier for you!!

lighterman

runawaybishop wrote: »

Put it in your mouth and drink some water, its the fastest and easiest way to do it.

Is it just a teaspoon.

runawaybishop

lighterman wrote: »

Is it just a teaspoon.

A teaspoon is anything from 3-5 grams. If you don't have a 5gram scoop then sure, just use a teaspoon.

lighterman

xgtdec wrote: »

Theres also caps available which could be handier for you!!

But they be just as benifical. I'd buy them in a heartbeat if i thought they were.

lighterman

runawaybishop wrote: »

A teaspoon is anything from 3-5 grams. If you don't have a 5gram scoop then sure, just use a teaspoon.

I think my problem was i used too much. The scoop i have is about 2 tablespoons and i put in a full one with a small bit if water.

What is the recommended amount of water you should use. As i said in the OP it just says add to water.

Could i add it to the likes of slim line milk etc.

kedrek1

Warm the water juce or whatever in the microwave .It will dissolve fully then so ya dont waste any .I used to put mine into my coffee.

xgtdec

lighterman wrote: »

But they be just as benifical. I'd buy them in a heartbeat if i thought they were.

well creatine is creatine if ya ask me, id say caps are more expensive than powder but more convenient....sure just bang the powder into a preworkout shake and be done with it!!

heroics

lighterman wrote: »

I think my problem was i used too much. The scoop i have is about 2 tablespoons and i put in a full one with a small bit if water.

What is the recommended amount of water you should use. As i said in the OP it just says add to water.

Could i add it to the likes of slim line milk etc.

Fairly sure 2 tablespoons is too much. I just mix it with my protein shake and it is fine hardly notice it. I'm 80kg and take 5 grams or about a teaspoon need slightly less but its easier to measure the 5grams .
Look online and you will get a formula for how much you should take based on bodyweight.

runawaybishop

lighterman wrote: »

I think my problem was i used too much. The scoop i have is about 2 tablespoons and i put in a full one with a small bit if water.

What is the recommended amount of water you should use. As i said in the OP it just says add to water.

Could i add it to the likes of slim line milk etc.

Cold water wont help it dissolve very well, you need to drink a nice bit of water to help it get absorbed and keep hydrated - i usually drink a pint when I take mine. Apart from that you should be drinking lots of water anyway.

myfriendtom

A teaspoon in your morning shake and you're away, you'll barely notice it

Felexicon

I mix mine with Green tean or a bit of apple juice.

Tried it with just water and it's hard to take.

Takingiteasy

If you take it in Green Tea or any hot drink does it effect quality of creatine?

Felexicon

Takingiteasy wrote: »

If you take it in Green Tea or any hot drink does it effect quality of creatine?

I've never come across anything to indicate that it does. Icould be wrong though

Mr.no it all

if your taking protien , mix it with it !!

john_cappa

Creatine is the most over over complicated supplement ever by users.

1) Its just creatine
2) it doesnt taste bad. If you think it does then you have had a sheltered life (mono I am referring to btw).
3) Take it any time with pretty much anything
4) 5 g in a small glass of water, swirl and neck, put another small drop into the glass and wash the rest down. Simples

Da Za

People don't forget to cycle your creatine for MAX gains or you could blast n cruise like a pro

runawaybishop

Da Za wrote: »

People don't forget to cycle your creatine for MAX gains or you could blast n cruise like a pro

You sure that not just broscience/unproven? Afaik theres no need to cycle or to load.

Felexicon

runawaybishop wrote: »

You sure that not just broscience/unproven? Afaik theres no need to cycle or to load.

While there is no requirement to, most people find they get improved results through cycling.
Loading is just personal preference to how quickly you want to get the creatine levels in your body up to their max.

As said above, people treat creatine like it's some mystical substance when in fact it requires less thought than your protein shakes.

Take 5 grams a day whenever and with whatever you want. It doesn't get easier