Creatine timing?

[felicitypenny]

I started creatine about a month ago and I'm wondering if there's any concrete proof to the timing of taking it? I've been having it in the morning because that's the most convenient for me (post breakfast) and I don't wanna bring the tub with me in my car (I work outside and bring all my food with me). I workout after work around 4:30 p.m. should I instead be having it around 4 when I finish work? Or after the gym when I get home around 6?

 

[cavy]

@felicitypenny My dietitian says it doesn’t matter, that all that matters is you’re taking is consistently

 

[felicitypenny]

@cavy Okay sweet! Appreciate the backup from the dietician too. I've been taking it daily for about a month

 

[cavy]

@felicitypenny Creatine was a huge game changer for me! Hope it works well for you too!

 

[felicitypenny]

@cavy Yay! And thank you! I’ve noticed a difference for sure not huge yet, but I can feel it kicking in for sure.

 

[godsgrace101]

@felicitypenny Creatine builds up in your body. If you stop taking it you will still have a higher concentration than anyone not supplementing for weeks until it return to baseline.

 

[dubschanging]

@felicitypenny Doesn't matter. It's about having enough in your system. You get that by taking it consistently. timing makes no difference, just take it when it's convenient for you. You don't need to take it in the car.

 

[felicitypenny]

@dubschanging Okay! I've been consistent and having it daily I take in my water bottle into my car so I just happen to drink it in there around 8 a.m. out of convenience lol

 

[garnet78]

@felicitypenny There is no indication it matters when you take it. Creatine doesn’t have any immediate effect on performance, it’s a cumulative effect from taking it over time.

 

[felicitypenny]

@garnet78 Okay epic, good to know! I've been consistent with it for about a month so far

 

[nathanpaul]

@felicitypenny I take it in my protein shake because that’s where my stomach tolerates it. Where it fits in your schedule and diet is the best spot for it.

 

[felicitypenny]

@nathanpaul Nice! I'll suggest that to my friend cause he just started it and it was making him nauseous

 

[lucia398]

@felicitypenny Some research finds it's best right after the exercise (replenishes the stores). Some evidence found it's best just before or just after. The difference is small tho. If taking it in the morning keeps you consistent, that's FAR better than being inconsistent but taking it at the optimal timing.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-time-for-creatine

It's like lifting. Way better to be consistent and regular than it is to have the optimal workout but be inconsistent at it.

 

[felicitypenny]

@lucia398 Okay good to know and I'll check the link out after my workout that I'm doing right now lol thanks

 

[funnyimages3]

@felicitypenny Doesn’t matter. I’d check out the ISSN position stand on Creatine for latest consensus.

 

[felicitypenny]

@funnyimages3 Gotcha! I don't know what that is so I'll check it out

 

[colouredfaithful]

@felicitypenny I just take it every morning (5 grams), no matter if I train that day or not. I think consistency with creatine is the key, rather than timing, so just find the time that works best for you, and you'll be good.

 

[two]

@felicitypenny You need to take it as a suppository right after the final rep of your final set - feel the burn.

 

[felicitypenny]

@two okay but only if you take me out to dinner first

 

[two]

@felicitypenny Again?