When is the best time to take creatine monohydrate?
It doesn't matter much, as long as you do it every day. OstroVit recommends a serving after waking up or after your workout. A set time helps you not to forget.
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Creatine Monohydrate Watermelon | 500 grams | OstroVit
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Creatine Monohydrate Watermelon by OstroVit
Do you train a few times a week and simply want to be able to drink your creatine? Then this creatine monohydrate from OstroVit is worth checking out. It is finely ground powder with a fresh watermelon flavor, so you won't be stuck with a tasteless drink. One serving is 3 grams, approximately three-quarters of a scoop. You stir it into water or juice and you're done.
What creatine actually is
Creatine is a substance that your body produces itself from three amino acids: arginine, glycine, and methionine. Your liver and kidneys do most of the work. After that, your body stores most of it in your muscles as creatine phosphate. You also get some creatine from your food, especially from meat and fish. By the way, a 200-gram steak only provides about 1 gram of creatine.
What monohydrate means
You see all sorts of variants in the store: creatine HCL, kre-alkalyn, creatine ethyl ester. This bag contains creatine monohydrate. Monohydrate simply means that one water molecule is attached to each creatine molecule. Because of this, the powder consists of approximately 88 percent pure creatine. You can see that on the label: 2600 mg of creatine monohydrate contains 2288 mg of creatine. The rest of the serving comes from citric acid, flavoring, and sweeteners, which provide the taste. In short: creatine monohydrate in a flavored version.
How this creatine fits into your week
Many people wonder when is the best time to take creatine. The honest answer: the timing matters less than consistency. OstroVit recommends one serving after waking up or after your workout on training days, and after waking up on rest days. So skipping that rest day is not the intention. A loading phase with high doses is also not necessary with this schedule. And the rumor that creatine strains your kidneys? In adults without kidney problems, research finds no evidence of this, although this product is not intended for people with impaired kidney function. However, you will often retain slightly more fluid in your muscles at the beginning, which can make a half-kilogram difference on the scale.
With 500 grams in the bag, you have more than five months with 3 grams daily. The watermelon flavor makes the difference for those who find regular creatine monohydrate too chalky or bland. The powder dissolves well in 100 to 150 ml of liquid, so you don't have to drink half a liter.
Why OstroVit Watermelon Creatine Monohydrate?
Watermelon flavor instead of chalky powder
Regular creatine has no taste or is slightly chalky. This version has a fresh watermelon flavor, making it easy to drink plain with water.
2288 mg pure creatine per serving
Each 3-gram serving contains 2600 mg of creatine monohydrate, of which 2288 mg is creatine. The rest comes from citric acid, flavoring, and sweeteners for taste.
Over 160 servings in one bag
With 500 grams and a serving size of 3 grams per day, you have a supply for more than five months. Convenient if you use creatine daily, including rest days.
Monohydrate, the most common form
No experimental variant, just regular creatine monohydrate. The powder dissolves well in 100 to 150 ml of water or juice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I also take creatine on rest days?
Yes. On rest days, simply take 1 serving after waking up. This way, you follow OstroVit's usage instructions.
Do you gain weight from creatine?
Sometimes a little, but that is water and not fat. Creatine draws water into your muscle cells, which can make you weigh a few pounds to a kilo more in the first few weeks. That is normal and will go away again when you stop.
Is a loading phase necessary?
No, it is not. A loading phase of 20 grams per day more frequently causes stomach complaints and does not align with the recommended use of this product.
How does your body store creatine?
Your muscles store most of the creatine as phosphocreatine. Your body also produces creatine itself from the amino acids arginine, glycine, and methionine.
What is the difference between creatine monohydrate and creatine HCL?
The difference lies in what is attached to the creatine molecule: with monohydrate, it is a water molecule; with HCL, it is hydrochloric acid. HCL dissolves better in water. Monohydrate is the most common form.