Creatine is typically described as having no taste or odour. With that being said, some users report a mild sour smell, but definitely nothing bad. If brand-new creatine smells bad return it to the manufacturer for a replacement or refund. You should also be wary of where you store creatine, as it can be affected … Read more
You won’t notice a great deal of difference if you stop taking creatine for a week. Your body and muscles will typically become saturated with creatine after around 3 weeks of supplementing approximately 5g a day. It also takes up to 3 weeks for these creatine stores to leave the body once you discontinue using … Read more
Yes, you can take only creatine without protein (and vice-versa). Creatine supplementation increases the stores of phosphocreatine in the muscles, which aids the formation of ATP (the body’s principal source of storing and transferring energy to the cells). Whereas whey protein contains branched-chain amino acids, which aids in muscle building. Neither supplement depends on the … Read more
Creatine neither increases nor suppresses hunger. Creatine merely increases the energy stores in your muscles. With that being said, creatine supplementation will require you to drink more water than usual, and often dehydration is mistaken for hunger. Furthermore, the increased energy in your muscles should generally help you to workout for longer and harder. So, … Read more
The main reason you look skinnier after a cheat day is because a cheat day will replenish depleted glycogen stores, which will make the muscles look fuller and more pumped. Furthermore, a cheat day will boost your metabolism, so you’ll be burning more calories the following day. It is also estimated that leptin production in … Read more
You’ve probably noticed that your new healthy lifestyle means that you’re having to make more trips to the bathroom. And this is probably something that you’ve never experienced before. So, is this a cause for concern or completely normal? Allow me to explain exactly what you need to know. The main reason you pee more … Read more
Have you noticed just how pricey whey protein is? In fact, if anything, it seems to get more expensive year-after-year. You know yourself that the amount of money you spent on protein powder a few years ago has almost doubled now. Then again, let’s face facts, whey protein has never actually been that cheap, especially … Read more
The most obvious reason that whey protein makes you feel sick is because of the lactose content. It is estimated that 68% of the world’s population could be lactose intolerant. However, many people may not even realise that they are part of this statistic. This is also why many people turn to whey protein isolate, … Read more
I’m sure you know that you need to be wary of your calories when cutting. So, there’s typically certain foods that you tend to avoid. Pasta is generally viewed as a great food for both fuelling and recovering from your workouts. Plus, it’s ideal when you’re bulking. However, should you be eating pasta while cutting? … Read more
Creatine is probably one of the most used supplements out there. We know that it typically helps the muscles to recover more quickly. And this of course can lead to improved strength and increased lean muscle mass. However, many of us tend to feel sick whenever we take creatine. So, what exactly is going on … Read more