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it wrecks my guts. so, no.

by ant_li0n 1y ago

mhb 1y ago
How much did you try taking?
- mnky9800n 1y ago
  I take 5mg a day with no side effects. I think this and dietary fiber are probably the only supplements worth taking. I have yet to find another supplement that has any noticeable effect but I’m happy to try if people have recommendations. IMO The best supplements to any lifestyle are * 2-3 days a week strength training * 1-2 days a week of cardio * Good sleep schedule * creatine * dietary fiber * positive attitude even if you have to fake it some days (this is the hardest supplement imo) At least that’s my belief.
  - mhb 1y ago
    I agree and I do all that as well. I started with the creatine a few years ago and have never had any issues which is why I was wondering if, for the people who experience them, the amount causes the stomach issues or the brand or just the creatine of any kind.
    - mnky9800n 1y ago
      Yes I definitely have heard from others that they don’t agree with the cheap creatine but like the expensive stuff isn’t that expensive. Like I think I pay like 30€ for a couple months worth. I think people really undervalue what a good strength training and cardio routine does for you. It really helps control anxiety, keep me sleeping well, and helps me focus at work, as well as have a hang out spot with other people who come regularly. And it’s like 4-5 hours a week tops. Highly recommended.
- cenamus 1y ago
  That's a good point. I also used to have problems with >10g/day, but when slowly ramping it up (and not taking it all in one dose of course), I can get to 20g/day pretty easily.
  - ses1984 1y ago
    I think there’s not much benefit over 5g/day.
drdirk 1y ago
When I first took creatine from an Amazon dealer I had gut problems. I later bought a "micronized" creatine (similar to https://bulevip.com/es/3418-optimum-nutrition-creatina-powder-300-gr-5060245605397.html?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=pmax-top&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21460194675&gbraid=0AAAAA97b22I12_SZTsXA6AfcodFuqB3Va&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2IDFBhDCARIsABDKOJ6Uhxk3lxgVFig2JPoM6UQyD82ZlW8m4Re7W1F6Vezsp9WsyO3Gi4AaAtcqEALw_wcB https://bulevip.com/es/3418-optimum-nutrition-creatina-powde...) and did not experience any gut problems. Taking the same product now for 3 years. Inbetween I used some other variant from time to time and have the theory that some vendors sell a not clean product that interferes with your gut.
byproxy 1y ago
It does that to me, on occasion. It's usually due to taking too high a dose at once and/or taking it in combination with caffeine. Now, it's not a guarantee that those conditions mean I'll get some gastrointestinal discomfort, but they certainly increase the likelihood.

it wrecks my guts. so, no.

mhb 1y ago

How much did you try taking?

mnky9800n 1y ago
I take 5mg a day with no side effects. I think this and dietary fiber are probably the only supplements worth taking. I have yet to find another supplement that has any noticeable effect but I’m happy to try if people have recommendations. IMO The best supplements to any lifestyle are * 2-3 days a week strength training * 1-2 days a week of cardio * Good sleep schedule * creatine * dietary fiber * positive attitude even if you have to fake it some days (this is the hardest supplement imo) At least that’s my belief.
- mhb 1y ago
  I agree and I do all that as well. I started with the creatine a few years ago and have never had any issues which is why I was wondering if, for the people who experience them, the amount causes the stomach issues or the brand or just the creatine of any kind.
  - mnky9800n 1y ago
    Yes I definitely have heard from others that they don’t agree with the cheap creatine but like the expensive stuff isn’t that expensive. Like I think I pay like 30€ for a couple months worth. I think people really undervalue what a good strength training and cardio routine does for you. It really helps control anxiety, keep me sleeping well, and helps me focus at work, as well as have a hang out spot with other people who come regularly. And it’s like 4-5 hours a week tops. Highly recommended.
cenamus 1y ago
That's a good point. I also used to have problems with >10g/day, but when slowly ramping it up (and not taking it all in one dose of course), I can get to 20g/day pretty easily.
- ses1984 1y ago
  I think there’s not much benefit over 5g/day.

drdirk 1y ago

When I first took creatine from an Amazon dealer I had gut problems. I later bought a "micronized" creatine (similar to https://bulevip.com/es/3418-optimum-nutrition-creatina-powder-300-gr-5060245605397.html?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=pmax-top&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21460194675&gbraid=0AAAAA97b22I12_SZTsXA6AfcodFuqB3Va&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2IDFBhDCARIsABDKOJ6Uhxk3lxgVFig2JPoM6UQyD82ZlW8m4Re7W1F6Vezsp9WsyO3Gi4AaAtcqEALw_wcB https://bulevip.com/es/3418-optimum-nutrition-creatina-powde...) and did not experience any gut problems. Taking the same product now for 3 years. Inbetween I used some other variant from time to time and have the theory that some vendors sell a not clean product that interferes with your gut.

byproxy 1y ago

It does that to me, on occasion. It's usually due to taking too high a dose at once and/or taking it in combination with caffeine. Now, it's not a guarantee that those conditions mean I'll get some gastrointestinal discomfort, but they certainly increase the likelihood.