question on creatine and noXplode...

888 · 02-12-2008, 02:58 AM

I just finished my bottle of noXplode and i got a bottle of creatine from my cousin cause he ddnt want to use it. I was wandering if i should start using creatine directly or do i have to wait for some time???

steeda123 · 02-12-2008, 07:19 AM

I would say no go right ahead and get started. Make sure you drink plenty of water since creatine has a tendency to dehydrate you. Good luck with it I have seen good results.

888 · 02-12-2008, 07:23 AM

thanks for the reply, i have used creatine before and yes it has given me good results but i just want to make sure if i can take it right after finishing a bottle of noXplode and if i can take it do i have to do the loading stage or not??

steeda123 · 02-12-2008, 07:27 AM

You can load it helps get the creatine in your system faster I dont it is really up to you. My workout parter does load so again it is your choice.

888 · 02-12-2008, 10:23 AM

i think im just going to start without loading then..

**robbyybt** · 02-12-2008, 12:08 PM

As steeda has said its your choice if you have a loading phase on creatine or not, imo you should because it means you will start getting the effects quicker because your creatine stores will be fully saturated faster than if you dont have a loading phase. Also no-xplode and creatine are two very different things, they dont effect each other. Make sure your cycling it as to keep the effects ongoing.

**Kirk** · 02-12-2008, 12:14 PM

is this your first time taking creatine? how old are you if you dont mind me asking? and what are your stats, height/weight

**Tall HardGainer** · 02-12-2008, 07:15 PM

you can take a NO product pre workout and creatine post workout, thats what I enjoy doing and it helps with absorption of the creatine and protein from my post workout shake.

888 · 02-14-2008, 12:49 AM

no its not my first time taking creatine. Im 18 170 cm and 80 kgs.

<3Frosty · 02-14-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by robbyybt

As steeda has said its your choice if you have a loading phase on creatine or not, imo you should because it means you will start getting the effects quicker because your creatine stores will be fully saturated faster than if you dont have a loading phase. Also no-xplode and creatine are two very different things, they dont effect each other. Make sure your cycling it as to keep the effects ongoing.

BUT, there is creatine in NO-Xplode. Not enough to really see the full effects, but if he is taking it every day his body might be nearly saturated as it is.

**Tall HardGainer** · 02-14-2008, 09:38 PM

its a proprietary blend in no xplode, doesn't even count as taking creatine because the amount is soooooooooooooooooooooo minimal.

<3Frosty · 02-14-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tall HardGainer

its a proprietary blend in no xplode, doesn't even count as taking creatine because the amount is soooooooooooooooooooooo minimal.

Well, i dont know if anyone but BSN truly knows how much is actually in it... but like you mentioned, it probably is a pretty minimal amount.

Never mind my comment about saturation dealing with NO Xplode. I forgot it didnt actually list the amounts. Dunno what i was thinking.

888 · 02-15-2008, 02:34 PM

so u guys think i should load it for a week or just start by taking twice daily before and after workout??

**robbyybt** · 02-15-2008, 02:38 PM

imo you should load it for a week, then take 1 serving pre and 1 serving post for another 9 weeks then discontinue use for 4 weeks, then start over again.

888 · 02-15-2008, 02:40 PM

thanks buddy for the quick reply

**robbyybt** · 02-15-2008, 02:45 PM

No problem bro

**Tall HardGainer** · 02-15-2008, 05:31 PM

^cosign with robby, good way to cycle it!

<3Frosty · 02-16-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by robbyybt

imo you should load it for a week, then take 1 serving pre and 1 serving post for another 9 weeks then discontinue use for 4 weeks, then start over again.

1 serving = 5 grams?

Or are we supposed to take 2.5 pre, 2.5 post?

Maintenance levels from everything i have read is 5 grams a day.

**robbyybt** · 02-16-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by <3Frosty

1 serving = 5 grams?

Or are we supposed to take 2.5 pre, 2.5 post?

Maintenance levels from everything i have read is 5 grams a day.

Do watever works for you, if you respond well with 2.5g pre and 2.5g post then do that but i would advise 5g pre and 5g post. And a serving of creatine mono is usually 5g.

**Tall HardGainer** · 02-16-2008, 11:01 PM

for me personally I like a NO product pre and 10g mono post with my postworkout protein shake. Been working wonders for me.

**robbyybt** · 02-17-2008, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tall HardGainer

for me personally I like a NO product pre and 10g mono post with my postworkout protein shake. Been working wonders for me.

exactly, i take 10g pre with a protein shake post. You have to experiment to find out what works best for you and stick with it.