Thread: Creatine

I need guidance about the usage of Creatine. I bought Creatine monohydrate big pack of 1800 grams. I failed to use it before its expiry which is July 2008. Is it useable in the month of July or should I stop it or can I continue if its effects remain same even 2-3 months after its expiry like some of the medicines.
Waiting for the reply.
Thanks & Regards,
A.O.Gill

I've got a friend in Athletic Training who would say dump it all out and never use it again.
Putting crap into your body won't help you at all. Creatine is not good.

In my research I have found that there are many studies that show the value in creatine for anearobic workouts and excercise. It helps supply your body with phosphate in order to produce more ATP (energy). The last I heard, they had not completed enough studies to determine the value in an aerobic setting. as far as out-dates... I can't be sure, but for a fairly inexpensive supplement, I would consider buying more. There is a good article all about creatine at the URL below:

http://www.atozfitness.com/downloads...ine-report.pdf

Originally Posted by bhertel

I've got a friend in Athletic Training who would say dump it all out and never use it again.
Putting crap into your body won't help you at all. Creatine is not good.

You're friend needs to do more research before speaking as an authority on Creatine. After all, it's the most well-research sports supplement ever.

Granted, it's not going to a big help to most endurance athletes unless they don't eat meat, but it's far from being "crap." A couple grams a day has all sorts of healthy effects.

I recommend that the OP and anyone else interested look into Beta alanine. My coach had me start using a time release formula during the summer and it made a big difference in my endurance.