I've used creatine for years. I thought it made a noticable difference in my workouts when I first started using it. Long term, I think the benefit is modest, but I do think there's a benefit - otherwise I would not still be taking it. The Center for Science in the Public Interest has cited some limited studies that showed older adults who used creatine suffered less muscle loss than those who did not. I have not had any noticable stomach problems from it, but I've had friends who have used it who complained of bloating or stomach upset. I would suggest trying to modify your dosage. If you're taking more than 1 teaspoon per day, cut back to just one teaspoon full. (Assuming you are using 100% pure creatine monohydrate - if you are using one of the "amplified" creatines, you might want to try changing to plain, unflavored / unsweetened creatine.) If you are now using just one teaspoon, then you might want to try splitting the dose so you only take 1/2 teaspoon before your workout, and then 1/2 teaspoon afterward. If that still leaves you with an upset stomach, then forget the creatine. Like I said, any boost is modest, so you probably can make good progress without it if you stick with your workouts and watch what you eat.
On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 11:10 AM, Steam Heat
<steamh@hotmail. com> wrote:
Does anyone take creatine? Does it help?
It seems to upset my stomach but maybe I'll get used to it.
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