Creatine and Protein powder

[trlapagl]

Hey all, first post on the site. It may be a silly question, but is it ok to mix creatine with your protein shake? I've being doing it so i dont have to make separate drinks.

 

[joshetc]

Yes, a lot of protein shakes come with creatine. I put creatine, glutamine, and cissus extract powder in my protein shakes. Just make sure you don't pre-mix your shakes. Something about creatine in water for too long breaking it down or something.. maybe someone will elaborate

 

[UFCDaily]

Right you have to consume creatine within 10 minutes of mixing it but I haven't heard of any negatives to mixing them together.

 

[CustomNW]

Yes, a lot of protein shakes come with creatine. I put creatine, glutamine, and cissus extract powder in my protein shakes. Just make sure you don't pre-mix your shakes. Something about creatine in water for too long breaking it down or something.. maybe someone will elaborate

Nice choice on the cissus. I had a study on that about creatine that supports that, but cant find it right now.

 

[Chest Rockwell]

In terms of bioavailability, you are much better off taking protein and creatine at different times. On a molecular level, proteins are huge and creatine is tiny. It's like asking 5 people to try and get through a doorway at the same time. The bigger person will push his way through and the smaller person will get lost in the mix and won't make it through as easily. Is it the worst thing you can do, well no. But in a perfect situation, you would take one, let it assimilate, then take the other. Not to mention a protein spike will lower your blood sugar, the exact opposite that is needed to absorb your creatine, i.e. a blood sugar spike.

 

[TX911]

creatine mono is fine, CEE is not. drink your CEE then wait about 25 min then have your PWO protein

 

[joshetc]

creatine mono is fine, CEE is not. drink your CEE then wait about 25 min then have your PWO protein

If protein is the most important building block to muscles and protein uptake is at its peak post-workout, why would we choose to have creatine before protein, after a workout? Wouldn't it be better to have the protein first, then the creatine after the protein is digested?

 

[King Fedor]

I take this stuff as a post work out an protein supplement. Seems to work for me, mixes well an tastes teh sexy.
http://www.bodyscience.com.au/page/supplements/flypage/product_id/147

Its got creatine aready in it, so it cant be the worst thing in the world to take both at the same time. Its more convienient so your more likely to take it.
Taking creatine and protein seperately is a pain in the ass, ide rather spend that extra time eating.

 

[671roots]

thanks for the info

 

[Masakatsu Funaki #1]

Personally, I have yet to notice any major difference between taking creatine monohyrdate with or without a protien shake.

In order to insure that I am getting a full five grams though I have switched to just dumping the creatine monohydrate powder straight into my mouth then downing it with some Amino Vital.

Regardless I still getting the same pump and occasional cramp.

(I drink a gallon of water a day, and still only get cramps when on creatine monohyrate. I dont care what any research says, creatine monohyrdate does cause cramps.)

 

[XTrainer]

In terms of bioavailability, you are much better off taking protein and creatine at different times. On a molecular level, proteins are huge and creatine is tiny. It's like asking 5 people to try and get through a doorway at the same time. The bigger person will push his way through and the smaller person will get lost in the mix and won't make it through as easily. Is it the worst thing you can do, well no. But in a perfect situation, you would take one, let it assimilate, then take the other. Not to mention a protein spike will lower your blood sugar, the exact opposite that is needed to absorb your creatine, i.e. a blood sugar spike.

This is totally wrong, according to Berardi:

"So it appears that a protein and carbohydrate combo might be best at increasing blood insulin and this may translate into better creatine uptake. A recent study confirms that indeed a meal containing 50 grams of protein and 50 grams of carbs can lead to identical increases of insulin and creatine uptake as 100g of carbs. (8). The beauty of this strategy is that you don't have to consume as much sugar if protein is part of the meal"

http://johnberardi.com/articles/supplementation/creatinecomb.htm