He didn’t do the loading phase which requires you take 20g for 7 days to saturate the muscles. The 5g dosage he pointed out is a maintenance dose after the loading phase. The loading phase is technically optional, but if you don’t do the loading phase you don’t actually start to see real results until after 30 days, which is precisely when he ended this experiment 🤦🏻. He should do it again, but this time correctly.
@@pietart3596 It's really pretty much the same across the board- the only downside is that you gain around 5lbs, but that's because of the water retention that occurs when you take it. You aren't gaining 5lbs of fat or mass, it's only water.
@@pietart3596 In studies where the subjects who used Creatine are staying consistent with their workouts and are using progressive overload to build muscle, they are gaining more muscle vs the people who don't. Creatine is definitely worth it, and it's backed by real science- not the stuff you see on Facebook by companies trying to sell you a product. Creatine Monohydrate is very good for gains and even the Olympia contestants use creatine. Though they will cycle off at the very end because of the water retention, they will use it as well- any factor to help them gain muscle is something they'll do.
@@pietart3596 Look it up, its one of the most well documented suplements out there. When I used it I loved it, its very little noticible difference, but its enough little ones that you feel it. You just gotta expect to hold some weight while using it, but its water in your muscles so its good.
Creatine is deeper than people think. What creatine actually does is it gives energy to your mitochondria. The PowerHouse of the cell. Every cell has mitochondria. Even neurons. So creatine improves the cells in your brain as well. Leading to some benefits to the cognitive functions.
@armeena28 been taking it for a little over a year...the only side effects I came across was muscle cramps. A lot of leg cramps...bad ones too. Where I would stretch just a little in bed and my leg will lockup. This was because I wasn't drinking enough water. Just drink more water and the cramps disappear. Other than that, no side effects what so ever. It is safe for men and women to take. Creatine monohydrate is the better kind of creatine. Your body absorbs it better. I'm not a doctor though...idk your body. You can talk to your doctor about it. But creatine is harmless. One of the most studied supplements out there. Just take care.
The « more reps » you mentionned at the end is actually the whole point of creatine. Creatine doesnt build muscle it regenerates energy for your cells faster thus allowing you after a certain time to produce more effort
@@bradmorgan3797it mostly doesn't matter when you take it as long as you're taking it regularly because when your muscles get saturated with creatine, they basically become one scoop away from being fully saturated each day. taking it after workout makes a bit more sense tho, because you spend creatine during your workout.
Slight correction... It doesn't take a while for the body to absorb creatine, the body absorbs it at the same constant rate. What happens is it takes a while for the muscle cells to become saturated in creatine, which is a slightly different thing. I understood what you meant, it's not totally wrong, but it isn't the most scientific way of saying it either. I hope you don't mind the feedback and corrections. Great content Brandon, keep it up!!! 👌🏻
Thanks bro @@wiggleths5177 (I'll probably be wrong, but I like to believe that he wasn't mocking me. Maybe he just thought that it sounded smart. I'll take his comment as a compliment!!)
Most folks misunderstand how creatine works Quick lesson. Creatine is a precursor to the bio-energetic fuel creatine phosphate, which replenishes cellular ATP (adenosine triphosphate) levels during maximum intensity contractions. Supplementing with creatine can increase levels of creatine phosphate in the muscle improving work output capacity, power, recovery and muscle hydration. When muscles are hydrated, muscle catabolism (breakdown) is minimized. So you need to convert ADP to ATP for muscle contraction
You should not take creative, creatine is natural but the 3g of creatine that this guy has everyday is found in 8 steaks, it is not natural to have that much creatine, you cannot say you are natty if you take 3g of creatine daily
It really does help. The seven lbs of mass is honestly 6lbs of water retention, but your muscles are more rounded and full. And you will definitely notice a strength loss when you stop taking it Edit: If you don’t weight lift atleast 5 hours a week, you won’t notice any real change and it’s not worth your money. If I go from benching 225 for 3 sets of 8 to 225 for 3 sets of 6, common sense tells me that’s a strength loss
It definitely makes you stronger. It's an ergogenic and it enables you to do more exercise. When you go off it your performance falls through the floor.
This short was incredible. No annoying cliff hanger to try and siphon views towards a video and no crazy fluff. I’m subscribing and will be checking out your long form stuff as well!
Bad ass female lifter here 🤭 I journaled my creatine use over the entire summer as I felt as if lately it wasn’t doing anything. The 6 weeks that I didn’t use it, I felt no different. When I did use it I had highs and lows so I ditched it altogether. Happy lifting my friend.
I’m ngl bro when I take creatine I legit feel more clear headed and way better overall, i notice when I don’t take creatine and workout I find myself being pissed off and in a shitty mental state. Never knew it was suppose to help with depression.
Precisely why I don't want to take it. Because it can't be the case that to not be depressed you need to ingest some daily dose of creatine. That creates a dependency.
@@nebula_M42 That's true. But think about this, creatine is a substance that is naturally found in the body, particularly in muscle cells, and is also present in various foods like red meat and fish. Foods that were mainly eaten by our ancestors. So, it is plausible that our ancestors consumed more creatine than people do in today's society due to their diet composition, the quality and variety of meat they consumed, and their more active lifestyles. Their reliance on wild game and fish, coupled with the absence of modern food processing techniques, likely resulted in a higher natural intake of creatine. Modern diets, which include more processed foods and plant-based options, typically provide lower levels of creatine, making supplementation a useful option for those seeking to increase their creatine intake for athletic or cognitive benefits. So in conclusion, supplementation of creatine would more likely match the creatine content our ancestors consumed per day. "The gut is the second brain" after all. This message is way longer than I intended lol
I was taking creatine for over a year doing heavy workouts at the gym when I was 18. When I joined the Marine Corps, I was in amazing shape. I could do 26 dead hang pull ups. I obviously stopped taking it in boot camp and I noticed an immediate difference. I experienced muscle burn much faster and could do maybe half the amount of pull ups. Over time, I got better and by the end of boot camp, I was back up to 20-22 dead hang pull ups. I never took it again after that.
@@CodyWeston-h7eIt's also muscle gain since your muscles recover quicker after workouts and you can lift heavier. It's the only supplement that works for me.
If you take the recommended 5g daily it could take around a month to start seeing the full effects of creatine, that’s why people go through a loading phase of 20g a day for a week and then 5g to see faster results.
@keysersoze5032 Not really, mostly it can be an upset stomach for some people, in which case try to divide the 20-25g daily dose to 3-4 parts you can take throughout the day.
@@keysersoze5032the only side effects are dehydration, and low energy due to tue dehydration, creatine absorbs retained water into the muscles so if you dont drink enough water your body will suffer
* Cratine is temporary source of energy for muscles , blood and brain. * It's 24 hours secreted in urine is almost constant this used to measure GFR but directly proportional to muscles mass. * It is formed from "arginine , glycine and methionine Note: My comment has nothing to do with this video 😅, I am a medical student and I'm trying to save these informations by writing them in video with the same object so i do not forget them.😊
So creative actually encourages your muscles to take up water to fill them out. It helps with fatigue and recovery, but That weight gain is just fluid.
I’m using it too, it gives you more muscular energy to train, and the gains really start to show. Training can. Be done with more weight in minor periods of time, also recuperation is faster.
Hey there, nice video. I can say that i tried creatine for 14 days i took at right before sleep and next day when i woke up. And i did notice that a lot changed in this 14 days. Everything improved even when i didnt practise. I got better feeling and my mood improved. My muscle did improve and got bigger i even got more in weight. So i can say that creatine helps a lot. 💪👌
@@HakanYagar1not even slightly even studies have disproven it all it really does is saturate ur muscles in creatine which as such pulls more water into your muscles making them bigger and recover faster and have more endurance as it has more water than normal to absorb and get energy from, just remember if u try it drink lots of water cuz it can cause issues with ur kidney but hey u only need 1 anyways 😂😂😂💀
Creatine does help alot too . I've gained almost 10lbs in a month (that include bulk diet too) with great strength gains . I've already increased my bench by 22.5 lbs which I was'nt able to do for past 2 years on a normal regular diet .
@@jinfin221 when did I said I gained muscle lol . All I said I've gained weight with great strength gains as well in a month. I'm already lifting 30lbs heavier now
@@jinfin22110 pounds in a month wouldn't even be remotely difficult... At +500 cal a day, at most you'd gain a pound of fat per week. And that's MAX, due to macros and math. I get body scans frequently, and gaining 1-2 pounds of muscle for me in a week is normal if I'm trying to bulk. Although, at 15 percent bf I'm 250 pounds, so the ratio isn't as dramatic lol. With the knowledge I have from personal experience alone (not to mention studies...), no way I would automatically shit on someone like that, not even know their dimensions or body type 🤡🤡 lmfao. Either acting out of ignorance or jealousy prolly (or both) lol
It makes it easier for body to synthesize ATP. Gaining muscle is not a direct effect. You simply worked out better due to extra energy you get. I didn't read any research about it solving depression. But since muscle loss, especially fast muscle loss can cause depression and even schizophrenia (yeah there are actually papers on that), it is logical to assume there would be some research finding such correlations.
Hit it hard enough to start notice enough uv 2 do it for yir self brother!!! Don't give up son. So no pain no gain!!! True story bro all the best ur an inspiration to all the ppl that just follow young ones up n cummin ... keep it simple ur helping others son!!!!
I know when I've eaten creatine regularly I got to a point where I would climb things, ladders etc, because feeling the muscles in my back contract as I just went through movement felt so good.
My guy: you should try rock climbing. Go check out a local gym. Part of the reason I got into climbing was the way it makes my body feel as a go through the movements on the wall. Rock climbing causes you to move with creativity and precision like nothing else imo.
I’ve noticed only minimal benefits from creatine, but because of the water retention I found myself having to drink a lot more water in order not to be thirsty, especially at night. This was mostly just annoying so I stopped taking it.
Yeah, it Messed with my sleep. Gives me insomnia. Only noticed because I decided to take a break and my sleep was fixed again. Took it again and same issue.
Ill give a quick crash course of what it is and when to take it. Creatine is an amino acid that your body does make itself, but doesnt make enough of. Like this gentlemen said it replenishes your muscles healing them and making them stronger and more athletic. If you are working out that day, take 10g. Take 5g in the morning with water and 5g in your protein shake pre-use in a workout if youre cutting or 5g post-use after your workout if youre building mass. Make sure to drink approximately 2 liters or more of water a day to hydrate your muscles and not be overly constipated. The biggest and only drawback i know of is that it makes you gassy ESPECIALLY if you dont keep yourself hydrated.
@@erickortiz4014 i dont know if thats from the creatine. My suggestion is always take a shower before bed. Never use a shirt more than twice (once if youre working out). Avoid added sugars on drinks and drink only water as well as cleaning your bedding/pillowcase every week or 2 I tend to get minor acne oddly from eating too much chocolate
My experience with creatine is that in makes you gain about 6lbs of water. Face takes on a slightly very slight bloat, with workoutd being easier then before. Off creatine i can pump out 40push ups, on I can do 50 for an example.
@@Thefrontier6614no it’s not! He described the effects to a T. Did me exactly the same as far as the water retention and bloat but I wouldn’t say it done anything for my strength.
@@Thefrontier6614It's definitely not a placebo. Looks like you have never taken it. In my experience it's the only supplement that you actually feel and see noticeable results. I have even done the before and after pics and the difference is big.
@@jpizel1070 I took it years ago it literally works when you first take it then does nothing. Seen people regurlarly take it. It does nothing you can't do without taking it. Its also synthetic just like all the other supplements. Preworkout the same, your better drinking a coffee... Eat real food train naturally it ain't hard but people make it hard
BRUH SINCE NOBODY ELSE is actually commenting on what YOU SAID TO COMMENT. I am going to say I think that your physique is definitely improved especially in the abdominal area. looks more defined to me. (but these people are right this is cool u fit this into 1 min lol)
Exactly what you said but I'm 45. I truly believe it is well worth taking. You may not immediately see or feel benefits but it is as important as protein intake.
It’s water gain when you stop you lose it. So no it doesn’t build mass but does give your muscles endurance to do more reps. Been using it for years on an off
I would recommend putting a bit of water into cup after you finish drinking it the first time, mix it and drink again because a lot of that stuff is left in the bottom after the first time. Just a quick tip but great work man
Some of that weight gain is water weight and that "fuller" feel you had is water retention in the muscles. Creatine has the affects you described but it also causes water retention. After a proper load you'll switch to a maintenance cycle. If you load or does too high you'r body will absorb what it needs and eliminate the rest in loose stool or diarrhea. Kind of a gentle laxative as opposed to maximum strength laxative. I lose about 5 pounds in water weight when I don't dose on a vacation.
I’ve started my own journey taking creatine and I had a week loading phase taking 25g a day (5 scoops) and im currently on week 2.5~ and I’ve gained 10 total pounds 138-148 and am showing lots of improvement. Just remember to drink your water after the loading phase, it’s important
When I was a freshmen in high school, I could barely bench 135. I took creatine 2 weeks on and one week off the entire school year. By summer my max bench was 185. It absolutely gets you stronger and allows you to hit more reps!
Since taking creatine daily starting 5 months ago I’ve hit a pb on bench of 205! (just a few years ago when I was super into lifting for 6 months I couldn’t even press 185 once!) very happy with where I’m at progress wise right now!
It's scientifically proven Creatine enhances performance but by a small percentage (say 5%). Most of that 7 pounds you gained would have been water weight though. Maybe a 1 or 2 lb of muscle.
Biggest problem with creatine is that it can cause major muscle cramping. Took it in high school along with a lot of kids on football team and we had a rash of pulled muscle injuries noticeably more than the year before. Definitely great to take in off-season when lifting but athletes should pull back during season
Probably not enough water from what I've noticed. Creatine is safest, most studied supplement you can take when training. I believe there's no scientific paper that would say it's bad for whatever reason.
its not necessary, your body can only naturally absorb a certain amount of creatinine per day, doing the loading phase just wastes it and creatinine is expensive. 5g a day is good enough
The only side effect creatine has been shown to have is by taking much more a day thand u are supposed to,which may lead to stomach pains and constipation,
This is what the last couple weeks of camp should look. You are building your guy up. People who don’t like the way this sparring goes for Mckean must understand that this spar is not a fair competition and it’s not meant to be. Mckean knew what he was getting into … it’s the way his camps go, too. The final two weeks are about good work, no injuries (of guy about to fight). Sparring partners are sacrificed for the confidence and conditioning of the primary athlete. “You won” and “you broke his nose” are normal and good for the guy about to fight. You shouldn’t disrespect partners outside of rounds but you do want your guy to kind of dunk on them.
You just got a sub from me because I haven't seen anyone who have done a good short video in awhile who fit all necessary information in it, precise and good.
Creatine is a great supplement, but one “side effect” is your body retains more water, but in a good way. A lot of that goes to your muscles, making them look bigger. Water retention is likely the cause of his weight gain, but over time there is no question, creatine helps. If nothing else, it is great for recovery. 👍
That seven pounds is probably mostly water. It takes a long time to see muscle gain from creatine. The better performance on the other hand can take place much faster. ATP synthesis and all.
So many questions! Were you gaining before? If so, how much per month (ideally in percentages)? Did you work out the exact same way? What were you eating besides the creatine? Were you sponsored to make this video? Did you weigh yourself at the exact same time of day? Do you have a personal trainer? Were you juicing? There isn't anything like a baseline to compare yout results to here, so I really can't tell what the effect of the creatine were
I did it for about 6 months straight and it got me huge!!! Like 30 lbs of muscle. I had to stop because even though I drank a ton of water all day and evening, I would still get cramps. But it pumps you up! I never got cramps other than a few in my lifetime and it was the creatine obviously causing them.
Bro gained 7lbs! Most likely hit the gym consistently, and kept depression from creeping in. That’s great! Creatine and Protein shakes are the only supps I take and I’ve gained 13lbs in 13 months.
As a fellow creatine taker for 2 years already, you should take 20g(4 spoons) of creatine for the first 7 days then, after that only take the recomended 5g(1 spoon).
A full video in a short? No one would have thought of that
People do but they really want the money that comes with a full video 😂. That just goes to show how dedicated this man is
bro got 7k likes and only 1 reply😭
This is the most relevant comment I've read on here for a while
With the help of editing ig
Thanks for the compliments bros
Bro fit a 15 minute video into 1 minute, respect 🫡
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He wouldn’t have been able to do it without the creatine 😂
He didn’t do the loading phase which requires you take 20g for 7 days to saturate the muscles. The 5g dosage he pointed out is a maintenance dose after the loading phase. The loading phase is technically optional, but if you don’t do the loading phase you don’t actually start to see real results until after 30 days, which is precisely when he ended this experiment 🤦🏻.
He should do it again, but this time correctly.
Bro was locked in.. fitting an entire video into a minute. That’s that creatine man LOL
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So funny I forgot to laugh
@@Qui-GonJinn1234so funny that the op doesnt even care
This video was straight to the point and honest, love it.
Fax
You dont think his first weight was dehydrated?
He looks like my untrained lazy self so I dont get u.
@@tweet334cap 🧢
about to give this to my pitbull
I love the fact that most people are talking about how simple and concise the short was compared to the video than the actual content it was about.
yeah lol I wanna know what other's experiences are with creatine
@@pietart3596 It's really pretty much the same across the board- the only downside is that you gain around 5lbs, but that's because of the water retention that occurs when you take it. You aren't gaining 5lbs of fat or mass, it's only water.
@@Lord_Burrito i see. in the video he said he's noticing more muscle gains, does that not always happen?
@@pietart3596 In studies where the subjects who used Creatine are staying consistent with their workouts and are using progressive overload to build muscle, they are gaining more muscle vs the people who don't.
Creatine is definitely worth it, and it's backed by real science- not the stuff you see on Facebook by companies trying to sell you a product. Creatine Monohydrate is very good for gains and even the Olympia contestants use creatine. Though they will cycle off at the very end because of the water retention, they will use it as well- any factor to help them gain muscle is something they'll do.
@@pietart3596 Look it up, its one of the most well documented suplements out there. When I used it I loved it, its very little noticible difference, but its enough little ones that you feel it. You just gotta expect to hold some weight while using it, but its water in your muscles so its good.
I’m so glad you took the time to pour that creatine out because had you not I would’ve believed it was creatine when you said it. I like this guy.
“This, is cocaine.”
Haha love it. But if you gained 7 pounds on that much coke you’d be a go*damn super hero
@@GrammarPDwhy censor goddamn?
@@Eric_Gurtbecause censorship. Duh.
and I’m Jon jones
@@silverrain99205 didn't censor me bro
The part where they said it treats depression is probably just the happiness they got from those gains 💪
Creatine is deeper than people think. What creatine actually does is it gives energy to your mitochondria. The PowerHouse of the cell.
Every cell has mitochondria. Even neurons. So creatine improves the cells in your brain as well. Leading to some benefits to the cognitive functions.
@@arielperez797does it have any side effects? Can a woman take this?
@armeena28 been taking it for a little over a year...the only side effects I came across was muscle cramps. A lot of leg cramps...bad ones too. Where I would stretch just a little in bed and my leg will lockup. This was because I wasn't drinking enough water. Just drink more water and the cramps disappear. Other than that, no side effects what so ever. It is safe for men and women to take.
Creatine monohydrate is the better kind of creatine. Your body absorbs it better. I'm not a doctor though...idk your body. You can talk to your doctor about it. But creatine is harmless. One of the most studied supplements out there. Just take care.
Same exact thing happened to me. I front loaded like 10g of creating a day and by day 10 I got huge cramps in my legs lol
@@CaseyNeal-k9q did they go away?
The « more reps » you mentionned at the end is actually the whole point of creatine. Creatine doesnt build muscle it regenerates energy for your cells faster thus allowing you after a certain time to produce more effort
Also stopped water in muscles, enforced effect pumping. That more than
So why does it say in the bottle to take it after your work out? And in the morning?
@@bradmorgan3797it mostly doesn't matter when you take it as long as you're taking it regularly because when your muscles get saturated with creatine, they basically become one scoop away from being fully saturated each day. taking it after workout makes a bit more sense tho, because you spend creatine during your workout.
Slight correction... It doesn't take a while for the body to absorb creatine, the body absorbs it at the same constant rate. What happens is it takes a while for the muscle cells to become saturated in creatine, which is a slightly different thing. I understood what you meant, it's not totally wrong, but it isn't the most scientific way of saying it either. I hope you don't mind the feedback and corrections. Great content Brandon, keep it up!!! 👌🏻
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@@Felix-rr8he bro was just trying to explain why the muscle building doesn't kick in immediately shut up 💀
@@Felix-rr8hehe explained it in a good way without sounding like a nerd nor acting like we are dumb to understand it
@@Felix-rr8he😂😂👍
Thanks bro @@wiggleths5177
(I'll probably be wrong, but I like to believe that he wasn't mocking me. Maybe he just thought that it sounded smart. I'll take his comment as a compliment!!)
He was lying in bed thinking that spilling the creatine on the table would be a great intro for the clip.
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I was thinking the same. But maybe it was empty and he just filled it with baking soda or flour. Creatine ain’t cheap.
That is prolly flour. I hope it is. Or baking soda.
That was bad move
Keep pushing man!💪🏽👊🏿
“This is cocaine” **pours on counter** its increases muscle mass and decreases self awareness 💀😭
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congrats on copying a comment made 3 months ago 🥱🥱🥱 you are so original and funny 😂😂😂
@@cvsopp1738I didn’t copy a comment? But idc waste ur time not my problem 🤷
@@cvsopp1738any joke has been said once or more times before being said. We dont just throw random shit out of our ass everyday lil bro.
Most folks misunderstand how creatine works
Quick lesson. Creatine is a precursor to the bio-energetic fuel creatine phosphate, which replenishes cellular ATP (adenosine triphosphate) levels during maximum intensity contractions. Supplementing with creatine can increase levels of creatine phosphate in the muscle improving work output capacity, power, recovery and muscle hydration. When muscles are hydrated, muscle catabolism (breakdown) is minimized. So you need to convert ADP to ATP for muscle contraction
Nice copy paste of google bro
Thats a lot of words to tell me ur a nerd bro B)
@@RuneDall amen I am at that but not a geek 😂
@@howardserkin6618 😂😂
You should not take creative, creatine is natural but the 3g of creatine that this guy has everyday is found in 8 steaks, it is not natural to have that much creatine, you cannot say you are natty if you take 3g of creatine daily
It really does help. The seven lbs of mass is honestly 6lbs of water retention, but your muscles are more rounded and full. And you will definitely notice a strength loss when you stop taking it
Edit: If you don’t weight lift atleast 5 hours a week, you won’t notice any real change and it’s not worth your money.
If I go from benching 225 for 3 sets of 8 to 225 for 3 sets of 6, common sense tells me that’s a strength loss
The water retention is partly why it aids recovery so that's a good sign too
Get extra thirsty on it too, which fits wth this
This isn’t true regarding strength loss
Not true at all. I was on creatine every day for 3 months and after I stopped, I didn't notice any strength loss at all.
@@collinbrooks9006 from my experience yes. That extra atp with creatine made 225 on bench smooth, after, it’s was noticeably more effort for sets
William can u upload videos more often?
Your content is awesome!❤
Got a lot of videos we’re filming and planning this month so a lot more will go up in February and March!
@@BrandonWilliamyt can't wait
Good videos take a while but it's gonna be worth the wait
@@BrandonWilliamyt wow awesome 😊
Strong name brooo
It definitely makes you stronger. It's an ergogenic and it enables you to do more exercise. When you go off it your performance falls through the floor.
This short was incredible. No annoying cliff hanger to try and siphon views towards a video and no crazy fluff. I’m subscribing and will be checking out your long form stuff as well!
Bro - finally someone who does all the video in one short. Just for that, i‘m gonna watch some ads on the full video and leave a comment.
There is no full video yoo
Even better, imma subscribe 😂😂😂😂
true chad
It takes 2 weeks for your cells to be fully saturated from the creatine in case you didn’t know
This is my favorite supplement. I can absolutely tell a difference when I’m not taking it regularly.
Yeah it's the only gym supplement that actually works imo lol. It's like steroids for natural lifters.
@@tysonhoward1748It's also beneficial for the nonnatties among us 😠
Yeah creatine is real
Doesn't make you confrontational and depressed? Does me. I cant take it.
@@Ballen1182samw hereeeeee and kidney prkblems
Bad ass female lifter here 🤭 I journaled my creatine use over the entire summer as I felt as if lately it wasn’t doing anything. The 6 weeks that I didn’t use it, I felt no different. When I did use it I had highs and lows so I ditched it altogether. Happy lifting my friend.
I’m ngl bro when I take creatine I legit feel more clear headed and way better overall, i notice when I don’t take creatine and workout I find myself being pissed off and in a shitty mental state. Never knew it was suppose to help with depression.
I took it for sleep and mood improvement and it worked, I also looked pretty jacked after about 3weeks. I cycle every 4th week and I like it!
Precisely why I don't want to take it. Because it can't be the case that to not be depressed you need to ingest some daily dose of creatine. That creates a dependency.
@@nebula_M42it is also said to keep the brain working in old age.
@@nebula_M42 That's true. But think about this, creatine is a substance that is naturally found in the body, particularly in muscle cells, and is also present in various foods like red meat and fish. Foods that were mainly eaten by our ancestors. So, it is plausible that our ancestors consumed more creatine than people do in today's society due to their diet composition, the quality and variety of meat they consumed, and their more active lifestyles. Their reliance on wild game and fish, coupled with the absence of modern food processing techniques, likely resulted in a higher natural intake of creatine. Modern diets, which include more processed foods and plant-based options, typically provide lower levels of creatine, making supplementation a useful option for those seeking to increase their creatine intake for athletic or cognitive benefits. So in conclusion, supplementation of creatine would more likely match the creatine content our ancestors consumed per day. "The gut is the second brain" after all.
This message is way longer than I intended lol
Are you talking about day-to-day mood or more long-term effects? Taking or not taking it for a couple of days should affect the saturation noticeably
That’s a 🔥 short right there!! A whole story WITH THE RESULTS and editing is great as always!!
I was taking creatine for over a year doing heavy workouts at the gym when I was 18. When I joined the Marine Corps, I was in amazing shape. I could do 26 dead hang pull ups. I obviously stopped taking it in boot camp and I noticed an immediate difference. I experienced muscle burn much faster and could do maybe half the amount of pull ups. Over time, I got better and by the end of boot camp, I was back up to 20-22 dead hang pull ups. I never took it again after that.
It causes a significant amount of water retention too, thus the weight gain.
Intra muscular water though, so you will look more jacked
So really it's water weight
@@CodyWeston-h7e most of it is water weight.
@@CodyWeston-h7e no but mostly
@@CodyWeston-h7eIt's also muscle gain since your muscles recover quicker after workouts and you can lift heavier. It's the only supplement that works for me.
If you take the recommended 5g daily it could take around a month to start seeing the full effects of creatine, that’s why people go through a loading phase of 20g a day for a week and then 5g to see faster results.
Are there any side effects for the 20 g a day for a week?
@keysersoze5032 Not really, mostly it can be an upset stomach for some people, in which case try to divide the 20-25g daily dose to 3-4 parts you can take throughout the day.
Not anything significant, but upset stomach is one thing some people may experience @@keysersoze5032
@@keysersoze5032the only side effects are dehydration, and low energy due to tue dehydration, creatine absorbs retained water into the muscles so if you dont drink enough water your body will suffer
@@keysersoze5032It dehydrates you like crazy,. You need to be drinking alot of water, I came Off it because of the headaches it was giving me.
Oh yeah, that physique improved drastically! I might have to follow you to learn more
Just subbed for the no BS short
Great short, very informative, right to the point and no beating around the bush, nor are “wait for a part 2” bs
Amazing! Thanks for another YT short, BW ❤👊
* Cratine is temporary source of energy for muscles , blood and brain.
* It's 24 hours secreted in urine is almost constant this used to measure GFR but directly proportional to muscles mass.
* It is formed from "arginine , glycine and methionine
Note:
My comment has nothing to do with this video 😅, I am a medical student and I'm trying to save these informations by writing them in video with the same object so i do not forget them.😊
Higher Dosage of CREATININE Can shrink your kidneys// 🎉🎉🎉🎉Renal failure is not an easy way to go.
@@richardraget171where did you hear that? Creatine has no side effects afaik. It's also the most studied supplement in existance.
Recent..... @@tjorven4124 .......UCLA medical study 2023// I have a scar On my Left kidney & was told to Therefore not use creatine.
So creative actually encourages your muscles to take up water to fill them out. It helps with fatigue and recovery, but That weight gain is just fluid.
Bang on bro (I take this myself to)
70% of the body I'm sure a lil extra can help😊
Fluid retention is the last thing I want.
@@Isuck784 yeah its definitely not for people with health problems like yours. Works great for me, extra energy, bigger muscles. Win-win.
Not excactly. The pressure from water alone results in gains. The more strenght you got equals gains. So besides the water you gain muscle
Loved this and as a female that is super skinny. Creatine definitely helps with energy and being able to lift heavier or get in those two extra reps.
Just remember to bulk up when lifting. Dont let your work be for nothing 💪
You and me girl, it's though for us little ladies haha
Hello, love your channel
I’m using it too, it gives you more muscular energy to train, and the gains really start to show. Training can. Be done with more weight in minor periods of time, also recuperation is faster.
Hey there, nice video. I can say that i tried creatine for 14 days i took at right before sleep and next day when i woke up. And i did notice that a lot changed in this 14 days. Everything improved even when i didnt practise.
I got better feeling and my mood improved. My muscle did improve and got bigger i even got more in weight.
So i can say that creatine helps a lot.
💪👌
Is the belief that creatine causes hair loss true?
@@HakanYagar1not even slightly even studies have disproven it all it really does is saturate ur muscles in creatine which as such pulls more water into your muscles making them bigger and recover faster and have more endurance as it has more water than normal to absorb and get energy from, just remember if u try it drink lots of water cuz it can cause issues with ur kidney but hey u only need 1 anyways 😂😂😂💀
@@HakanYagar1it’s not
@@HakanYagar1only if you’re predisposed to mpb
@TexboyGamer how would you even know without taking it to find out
Nice short!
I've been taking 5g of creatine for a few months now. It's worked quite well.
You did improve i can see more definition in the shoulders and middle chest area good job👍
It could also be a result of working out for 30 more days.
@@ragas2845I know but like I'm saying you can see more definition they without the powder
@@ragas2845creatine actually works makes you fuller
Respect to you for keeping it natural and keeping it under 1 mins
your physic definitely improved! Great job!!!
Hello, love your channel good job
Creatine does help alot too . I've gained almost 10lbs in a month (that include bulk diet too) with great strength gains . I've already increased my bench by 22.5 lbs which I was'nt able to do for past 2 years on a normal regular diet .
@@jinfin221 when did I said I gained muscle lol . All I said I've gained weight with great strength gains as well in a month. I'm already lifting 30lbs heavier now
@@jinfin22110 pounds in a month wouldn't even be remotely difficult... At +500 cal a day, at most you'd gain a pound of fat per week. And that's MAX, due to macros and math. I get body scans frequently, and gaining 1-2 pounds of muscle for me in a week is normal if I'm trying to bulk. Although, at 15 percent bf I'm 250 pounds, so the ratio isn't as dramatic lol. With the knowledge I have from personal experience alone (not to mention studies...), no way I would automatically shit on someone like that, not even know their dimensions or body type 🤡🤡 lmfao. Either acting out of ignorance or jealousy prolly (or both) lol
@@jinfin221water is what you're supposed to gain when taking creatine. Shocker, that's water inside your muscles
@@ZerosiiniFINmyth but it's fine just do some research
@@GreasyBaconMan931 what are you storing in your muscles then? orange juic
It makes it easier for body to synthesize ATP. Gaining muscle is not a direct effect. You simply worked out better due to extra energy you get. I didn't read any research about it solving depression. But since muscle loss, especially fast muscle loss can cause depression and even schizophrenia (yeah there are actually papers on that), it is logical to assume there would be some research finding such correlations.
Its great seeing you get better and better each year bro. Been following you since you were a small dude. Bur now, you crazy bro.
Hit it hard enough to start notice enough uv 2 do it for yir self brother!!! Don't give up son. So no pain no gain!!! True story bro all the best ur an inspiration to all the ppl that just follow young ones up n cummin ... keep it simple ur helping others son!!!!
those front delts really popped at the end. good work.
I know when I've eaten creatine regularly I got to a point where I would climb things, ladders etc, because feeling the muscles in my back contract as I just went through movement felt so good.
That's crazy😂😂😂
My guy: you should try rock climbing. Go check out a local gym. Part of the reason I got into climbing was the way it makes my body feel as a go through the movements on the wall. Rock climbing causes you to move with creativity and precision like nothing else imo.
bro just spilled a whole can of cocaine on the table because it's cheaper than creatine
I’ve noticed only minimal benefits from creatine, but because of the water retention I found myself having to drink a lot more water in order not to be thirsty, especially at night. This was mostly just annoying so I stopped taking it.
the night thing is so real, i wake up gasping for water. im having a ton of benefits and its made my arms absolutely blow up
Yeah, it Messed with my sleep. Gives me insomnia. Only noticed because I decided to take a break and my sleep was fixed again. Took it again and same issue.
Ill give a quick crash course of what it is and when to take it.
Creatine is an amino acid that your body does make itself, but doesnt make enough of. Like this gentlemen said it replenishes your muscles healing them and making them stronger and more athletic.
If you are working out that day, take 10g. Take 5g in the morning with water and 5g in your protein shake pre-use in a workout if youre cutting or 5g post-use after your workout if youre building mass. Make sure to drink approximately 2 liters or more of water a day to hydrate your muscles and not be overly constipated.
The biggest and only drawback i know of is that it makes you gassy ESPECIALLY if you dont keep yourself hydrated.
I’d be worried about the (anecdotal) hair loss, ever had an issue?
I got bad cramps if I was dehydrated
@@jtbayliss1005not me
I don't know if it's my body or the creatine I have bought, but for a while, I started getting bad acne on my back so I stopped taking it
@@erickortiz4014 i dont know if thats from the creatine. My suggestion is always take a shower before bed. Never use a shirt more than twice (once if youre working out). Avoid added sugars on drinks and drink only water as well as cleaning your bedding/pillowcase every week or 2
I tend to get minor acne oddly from eating too much chocolate
Literally no visibly noticeable difference in 30 days. 3-6 month would’ve been interesting to see
My experience with creatine is that in makes you gain about 6lbs of water. Face takes on a slightly very slight bloat, with workoutd being easier then before. Off creatine i can pump out 40push ups, on I can do 50 for an example.
That's all in your head you're telling yourself you can't do it. Definitely a placebo. Just eat real food and rest properly
@@Thefrontier6614no it’s not! He described the effects to a T. Did me exactly the same as far as the water retention and bloat but I wouldn’t say it done anything for my strength.
@@Thefrontier6614It's definitely not a placebo. Looks like you have never taken it. In my experience it's the only supplement that you actually feel and see noticeable results. I have even done the before and after pics and the difference is big.
@@jpizel1070 I took it years ago it literally works when you first take it then does nothing. Seen people regurlarly take it. It does nothing you can't do without taking it. Its also synthetic just like all the other supplements. Preworkout the same, your better drinking a coffee...
Eat real food train naturally it ain't hard but people make it hard
@@jpizel1070 The difference is not big at all. It'd all water lad.. it's an illusion
bro has a sleeper build
Best builds. Functional, mobile, strong and too big for sports
BRUH SINCE NOBODY ELSE is actually commenting on what YOU SAID TO COMMENT. I am going to say I think that your physique is definitely improved especially in the abdominal area. looks more defined to me. (but these people are right this is cool u fit this into 1 min lol)
Been on creatine for 9 months, it gives you a bit of energy but that should it. You still have to push it when working out.
I’ve been taking 10g a day for years. Daily lifter and runner at age 44 it absolutely does work. I’ve had zero side effects as well.
Exactly what you said but I'm 45. I truly believe it is well worth taking. You may not immediately see or feel benefits but it is as important as protein intake.
It’s water gain when you stop you lose it. So no it doesn’t build mass but does give your muscles endurance to do more reps. Been using it for years on an off
I would recommend putting a bit of water into cup after you finish drinking it the first time, mix it and drink again because a lot of that stuff is left in the bottom after the first time. Just a quick tip but great work man
Some of that weight gain is water weight and that "fuller" feel you had is water retention in the muscles. Creatine has the affects you described but it also causes water retention. After a proper load you'll switch to a maintenance cycle. If you load or does too high you'r body will absorb what it needs and eliminate the rest in loose stool or diarrhea. Kind of a gentle laxative as opposed to maximum strength laxative. I lose about 5 pounds in water weight when I don't dose on a vacation.
100%
Brendon becoming a beast well done bro
This is my body on day zero "built like an absolute brick shithouse" 😂😂
I’ve started my own journey taking creatine and I had a week loading phase taking 25g a day (5 scoops) and im currently on week 2.5~ and I’ve gained 10 total pounds 138-148 and am showing lots of improvement. Just remember to drink your water after the loading phase, it’s important
mind you im also bulking as well so I’m eating lots more high calorie, carbs and protein. fb season time to get up to 175 💪💪💪
You have great skin!!
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It’s honestly insane what creatine will do to your physique lol. Little gym cheat code creatine is
Respect bro.
Straight to the point.
Just how he threw the creatine
Finally found someone who talked about that shit
@@lizard6455 That's like around $1 per 5 mg just spilled all over the table. Completely unnecessary. I would scoop that up asap lol.
Need a whole British accent video ngl 🔥
Yeah talk normal Tom Holland
Obviously after multiple days working out even without it you wouldve got the same results it just might give you more energy
You can supposedly go beyond natural limits in muscle size with it.
My first thought, “make pasta out of it”
😂😂😂😂😂
Apparently Creatine is the answer to being able to put the whole story into one YT short
When I was a freshmen in high school, I could barely bench 135. I took creatine 2 weeks on and one week off the entire school year. By summer my max bench was 185. It absolutely gets you stronger and allows you to hit more reps!
" he looks like hes takin that shit before " 😂
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Since taking creatine daily starting 5 months ago I’ve hit a pb on bench of 205! (just a few years ago when I was super into lifting for 6 months I couldn’t even press 185 once!) very happy with where I’m at progress wise right now!
Yo i subscribe because I like when he trains like some one for a week or day
It's scientifically proven Creatine enhances performance but by a small percentage (say 5%). Most of that 7 pounds you gained would have been water weight though. Maybe a 1 or 2 lb of muscle.
Biggest problem with creatine is that it can cause major muscle cramping. Took it in high school along with a lot of kids on football team and we had a rash of pulled muscle injuries noticeably more than the year before. Definitely great to take in off-season when lifting but athletes should pull back during season
Probably not enough water from what I've noticed. Creatine is safest, most studied supplement you can take when training. I believe there's no scientific paper that would say it's bad for whatever reason.
with creatine you have to drink a gallon of water per day or you will cramp and eventually damage your liver
You didn’t do the loading phase?
its not necessary, your body can only naturally absorb a certain amount of creatinine per day, doing the loading phase just wastes it and creatinine is expensive. 5g a day is good enough
@@iluvherjerry69 10-15 grams a day is better
This video so good I subscribed!
Shoulders were shredded at the end
Seems interesting, were there any side effect?
The only side effect creatine has been shown to have is by taking much more a day thand u are supposed to,which may lead to stomach pains and constipation,
You will fart. A lot. And it will smell. Very bad.
Definitely helped you gained 7 ibs of muscle looking full in your shoulder and triceps well losing so waist fat to and making your abs pop
Now try Tren for 30 days.
A "loading phase" would've helped the body absorb the creatine much faster, and you would've gotten the results a lot quicker. Nicely done
This is what the last couple weeks of camp should look. You are building your guy up. People who don’t like the way this sparring goes for Mckean must understand that this spar is not a fair competition and it’s not meant to be. Mckean knew what he was getting into … it’s the way his camps go, too. The final two weeks are about good work, no injuries (of guy about to fight). Sparring partners are sacrificed for the confidence and conditioning of the primary athlete. “You won” and “you broke his nose” are normal and good for the guy about to fight. You shouldn’t disrespect partners outside of rounds but you do want your guy to kind of dunk on them.
You just got a sub from me because I haven't seen anyone who have done a good short video in awhile who fit all necessary information in it, precise and good.
Worst thing for your Liver & Kidneys to filter. 😢 I know a lot of people that I got eventually sick on that stuff. Be careful!
7 pounds in a month is insane
Creatine causes the body to retain water, which is why the muscles look more pumped.
Creatine is a great supplement, but one “side effect” is your body retains more water, but in a good way. A lot of that goes to your muscles, making them look bigger.
Water retention is likely the cause of his weight gain, but over time there is no question, creatine helps.
If nothing else, it is great for recovery. 👍
Let’s hit 2 M 😢😢
That seven pounds is probably mostly water. It takes a long time to see muscle gain from creatine. The better performance on the other hand can take place much faster. ATP synthesis and all.
Remember... you Have too drink copious amounts of water with the creatine which in turn adds weight.
So many questions! Were you gaining before? If so, how much per month (ideally in percentages)? Did you work out the exact same way? What were you eating besides the creatine? Were you sponsored to make this video? Did you weigh yourself at the exact same time of day? Do you have a personal trainer? Were you juicing?
There isn't anything like a baseline to compare yout results to here, so I really can't tell what the effect of the creatine were
Creatine retains water into the muscles. So the weight you noticed at the end could be water. It's not bad tho, it's normal.
"Treat depression"
Me: I'll take the entire stock!!
bro your triceps and shoulders and abs became monster 👾
It’s the water retention. Everyone deflates when they’re off of it
Bro was sponsoring creatine
Imagine not doing a loading phase to speed up the benifits 😂
Definitely a slight difference at the end.
I did it for about 6 months straight and it got me huge!!! Like 30 lbs of muscle. I had to stop because even though I drank a ton of water all day and evening, I would still get cramps. But it pumps you up! I never got cramps other than a few in my lifetime and it was the creatine obviously causing them.
Bro gained 7lbs! Most likely hit the gym consistently, and kept depression from creeping in. That’s great! Creatine and Protein shakes are the only supps I take and I’ve gained 13lbs in 13 months.
As a fellow creatine taker for 2 years already, you should take 20g(4 spoons) of creatine for the first 7 days then, after that only take the recomended 5g(1 spoon).