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Personal Supplemental Effects - 3/17/2005 9:33:18 PM
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Scotty
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Hi everyone, I am new!
Anyways, before I describe my problem I guess I should provide some sort-of general backround. I am eighteen years old and have been competitively physically active since I was about six years old. Much of my time throughout primary and secondary school was spent involved in Cross Country, so I am namely a long distance runner. Physically, I am extremely fit and have of course never felt better before. I weigh approximately 140lbs and I am 5'11 in height.
As a result of exiting high-school, I, for the time being, 'am no longer in any competitive sports and have decided to turn my attention towards weight training and building upper body mass - while still paying attention to cardiovascular activites. After much reading and suggestion, I decided I would for the first time experiment with a supplement; Creatine Monohydrate.
I am currently in the mid loading phase and I am becomming concerned about my continued future with this particular supplement. While I have noticed an immediate increase in energy, I feel extremely nauseated and dizzy after consuming creatine. Perhaps by mere conicidence, it feels as if the left side of my body seems to give out. It is becomming difficult to walk in a straight line.
I have not stopped taking the supplement yet because I am confused as to whether or not these side-effects are common; expected - or simply a figment of my imagination. Perhaps worth noting, my work-out partner is not experiencing the same side-effects. I am consuming a lot of water everyday, eating properly, and have divided the creatine into four seperate drinks of five grams four times a day.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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RE: Personal Supplemental Effects - 3/18/2005 4:41:22 PM
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Scotty
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My apologies, I did mean upper and lower body mass. My workout is spread over a five day period with weekends as rest and Wednesday as the day of the week I complete legs etc. However, at the end of each workout I do put in a little bit of cardio' which I imagined would be fine as long as I was doing it last. I'll try to give myself a little more rest before jumping on the treadmill.
I've read mixed reviews about the loading phase of creatine, which is why I decided to complete that phase. However, personal experience is best and I will stop the loading phase immediately. From what I have read though, the science makes sense concerning that particular phase. Perhaps you could go a little more indepth for me on why the "loading phase" is not required.
If the dizzyness continues after I move down to 10 grams a day, I'll certainly consult a doctor. Is there perhaps a better supplement to be taking? Combined with genetics and my running, I have an extremely fast metabolism. I have weighed in the 130-140 lbs range for nearly five years now. Should weight gain be considered?
Thanks,
Scott.
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RE: Personal Supplemental Effects - 3/18/2005 5:33:27 PM
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Misanthropy
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From a manufacturers perspective, loading makes total sense as you would go through more product and would need to purchase creatine sooner than without loading. Plus if you cycle it, (its not necessary) then you would need to load again.
Scientifically, it does put a little more into your system a little bit quicker, but you still piss out a lot of it and its a waste of product. A good level will still be achieved withing a short amount of time. You could stretch that extra 50g another 5 days. In the long run you will get more product into your system than in the loading phase. So overall it is a better use of the product by not loading it.
I would stick with Creatine, Protein, Multivitamin, Fish Oil, and an Antioxidant.
For your last question, it all depends on what your goals are.
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