Protein Powder with Creatine?

[Friscochick]

Anyone know of a good preotein powder that has creatine in it?

[Friscochick]

Opps! Protein

[Easto]

It would probably be cheaper just to buy them seperate then add them yourself.

[Friscochick]

HMM.. OK THEN. WELL KNOW ANY GOOD PROTEIN POWDERS AND CREATINE?
HEE HEE HEE

IVE BEEN TAKING NYTROTECH PROTEIN

[doggy]

you could try Methex Whey by sportlab... good stuff!! just click on my link at the bottom... sportlab

[Easto]

I actually really like Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey. As for creatine, just buy any Creatine Monohydrate from your health store.

[LAWNSAVER]

Go to www.dpsutrition.net and search for protien and them creatine and find the cheapest!!

Iron-tech has a 5.5lbs jug for $25 and you can get 1000 grams of creatine for $15

The only product that has the 2 in it is Plasma Expander from VPX, but it only has 14 grams of protien per serving...It is a great prodcut, but you can go cheaper!

[cory]

The reason you do not see this combination much is because you don't want to take these at the same time. Creatine should be taken 30 minutes prior to workout as its main effects peak sometime within the first 2 hours after its taken. Protein should not be taken before a workout because your body will be digesting and using that protein to fuel your workout instead of using stored glycogen which is the goal. Protein should be taken post-workout along with carbs to sythesise muscle and recover. You don't want to take creatine post-workout because there is no need for cellular energy at this time.

[Friscochick]

Thanks Cory.. that makes sense.

Lawn-But does it taste good??

[Easto]

Honestly, just find a protein powder that you like the taste of. There are so few of these Protein/Creatine powders out there, that the chances are you won't be able to find one that tastes good.

[Friscochick]

yeah i am giving up on the combo but.. i will try one of these suggestions!. thanks!

[doggy]

Originally posted by cory
The reason you do not see this combination much is because you don't want to take these at the same time. Creatine should be taken 30 minutes prior to workout as its main effects peak sometime within the first 2 hours after its taken. Protein should not be taken before a workout because your body will be digesting and using that protein to fuel your workout instead of using stored glycogen which is the goal. Protein should be taken post-workout along with carbs to sythesise muscle and recover. You don't want to take creatine post-workout because there is no need for cellular energy at this time.

correction... you DO want to take creatine post workout, as this is when muscle cells are "soaking" up anything they can get including protein, carbs and yes, CREATINE!

creatine, like fat soluble vitamins is 'stored' rather than only used when present, so the idea of taking 30 minutes prior to workout is still a good idea, but not necessarily the BEST time for maximized absorption...

[doggy]

Originally posted by Easto
Honestly, just find a protein powder that you like the taste of. There are so few of these Protein/Creatine powders out there, that the chances are you won't be able to find one that tastes good.

as previously mentioned is this thread, Methex Whey by sportlab contains creatine, and tastes amazing

[rjl296]

Originally posted by Friscochick

IVE BEEN TAKING NYTROTECH PROTEIN

blasphemous

[cory]

Originally posted by doggy
as previously mentioned is this thread, Methex Whey by sportlab contains creatine, and tastes amazing

Yeah they do soak up everything at that time, but why would you want to take a supplement thats main purpose is to delay the onset of fatigue after your workout. I know some will be stored in the cells, but it has been proven that creatine's peak benefits happen sometime within 2 hours after you ingest it. That is, if you are using a high quality creatine product that is absorbed very well and uses a good carrier like ALA. Some newer creatines that are bound to magnesium can be totally absorbed and not changed into creatinin by the stomach acids, you should not have to load or cycle it. Just take 10 grams 30 minutes prior to lifting and only on the days you lift, not off days.

[Friscochick]

Originally posted by cory
Yeah they do soak up everything at that time, but why would you want to take a supplement thats main purpose is to delay the onset of fatigue after your workout. I know some will be stored in the cells, but it has been proven that creatine's peak benefits happen sometime within 2 hours after you ingest it. That is, if you are using a high quality creatine product that is absorbed very well and uses a good carrier like ALA. Some newer creatines that are bound to magnesium can be totally absorbed and not changed into creatinin by the stomach acids, you should not have to load or cycle it. Just take 10 grams 30 minutes prior to lifting and only on the days you lift, not off days.

Probably cause i didn't know the differance.lol

i never really took supp's before, i used to cook my protein so i did it that way, now that i dont have time i was tryint o find a good protein powder.

I thought if i had creatine in the protein, i wouldn't have to take it seperate (lazy) but i was well informed here on this board!

I'm going to try one of the proteins you guys suggeated

[cory]

Originally posted by Friscochick
Probably cause i didn't know the differance.lol

i never really took supp's before, i used to cook my protein so i did it that way, now that i dont have time i was tryint o find a good protein powder.

I thought if i had creatine in the protein, i wouldn't have to take it seperate (lazy) but i was well informed here on this board!

I'm going to try one of the proteins you guys suggeated

no sweetie!!! I was referring to doggie's post. lol. Sorry!!!

[LAWNSAVER]

Frisco...I like the Iron-Tech strawberry! Plasma Expandor is strong and sweet!

Either way, you will find the best selection and prices at that site!

[Drveejay11]

Cory and Doggy: you both correct! This is a personal choice paying close attention to effecft prior OR post. I notice better effects taking creating 1 hor prior to starting my workouts. My buddies on the other hand notcice a great effect when taken post-WO. You both bring up correct validated scientific-based perspectives BUT this is one of those "figure out what works best for you" things!

[Nutri-Wrestler]

for whey protein, i like optimum 100% whey

for creatine, i like CGP by metabolic Nutrition or Magnesol by ANS

[doggy]

Originally posted by DRveejay11
Cory and Doggy: you both correct! This is a personal choice paying close attention to effecft prior OR post. I notice better effects taking creating 1 hor prior to starting my workouts. My buddies on the other hand notcice a great effect when taken post-WO. You both bring up correct validated scientific-based perspectives BUT this is one of those "figure out what works best for you" things!

good point...
for those who can afford it, take at both times...

[grafix-gnc]

Originally posted by doggy
you could try Methex Whey by sportlab... good stuff!! just click on my link at the bottom... sportlab

i was just waiting for you to come and reply...

i was thinking, "wheres doggy, i havent seen a sportslab link yet"

[doggy]

Originally posted by grafix-gnc
i was just waiting for you to come and reply...

i was thinking, "wheres doggy, i havent seen a sportslab link yet"

not too worry bro, Im never far away!!

[natty]

Designer Whey is great tasting and relatively inexpensive

as for creatine I would suggest just about any of them will work, u can pick it up cheap from Supplementdirect.com but if you want one that has sugar and flavoring added i would suggest Phosphogen HP Orange

[Hammer]

I always take seperate because they dont go together taste wise