Bro science is just things that have been passed down from experience as opposed to studies and actual science. Bro science quite often has some form of validity however real science and proper unbiased studies are the best source of information.
Also whats the byproduct of creatine usage is something called creatinine, essentially one of least the first signs of AKD/AKI Acute Kidney Damage/Injury, like when being severely hydrated certainly for an extended period of time, it's then found in the blood stream when it shouldn't be there (muscles aching is a sign of it).
Amit Physique no the loading progress is bullshit the company do that only for the winst of the product so you have to buy faster a new one your body is making creatine itself already so why you have to load it op if its already in your body?
But I wanted to know can I use 2.5g when my creatine product says 5g per serving will that be ok? Or should I take as the package says? Or should I buy creatine that's made for 2.5g per serving.
because your family probably has a full head of hair. My father is bald, my grandfather from my mothers side is. So i’m bound to lose hair too if i take it. That’s why i’m debating on whether or not i should shave my head so i could probably preserve a few hairs 😂
I took creatine in high school and I went from 135 as a freshman to 210 as a junior. Part of it had to do with genetics but creatine definitely helped.
I’m out of college now and I used creatine for 3 years in high school. I had absolutely monstrous gains. I’m probably one of those people that’s in the middle between fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle fibers because I was strong with the weights and fast at long-distance running, while on creatine.
Edit The Sink yeah at its core it’s an ad for creatine but don’t dismiss it, the info was good, there are no well established criticisms of creatine, there are many claims about negative effects but no GOOD evidence that moderate, let me stress that, moderate, creatine consumption has any ill effects
WOW! A video that is actually straight to the point and discusses the points in a timely and efficient manner. Normally these videos start with a 7 minute long introduction on how creatine was invented...like the ATHLEAN X videos.
Only thing I'd like to comment: Skip the loading phase and stick to only 5g a day if you're worried about digestive issues like bloating or diarrhea. Yeah, you won't reach saturation in 7 days and only in like 28, but you're still using the same amount in total, just not using x4 to quicken the saturation. If you're not bothered with a delayed peak effect, skip it.
I started loading phase of creatine 4 days ago first time in my life and there are bunch of benefits . I am more focused, similar to when you take speed or cocaine, I can feel my muscles day after workout while before taking creatine I would feel stiff and tired, my stamina increased way too much, erections are harder, libido went through the roof.. so far so bloody good. I cant wait to see what happens after finishing the cycle. and to think that I avoided this supplement my whole life is kinda embarrassing thing to admit.
@@dekapitatorr i think those are Placebo effects. Loading phase only accelerates saturation, the effects are much more subtle and unrelated to what you mention. Also, there is no on or off "cycle". In summary, creatine helps transfer a phosphate to ADP for better ATP regeneration. This is only beneficial to you during anaerobic ATP use of around 30s after which you are out of energy. Any activity outside of Intense anaerobics will mostly likely not be affected, except for indirect effects like increased strength and Fitness as a result of anaerobic Training carrying over etc There's even a chance you may be non responder to supplemented creatine.
When I stared taking creatine I was 35 years old, after taking for 3 months I become 38 years old. When I stopped taking it I went back to 35 years old.
I think finally we get someone who give us the best information about Creatine and if it causing hairloss, at the moment its the biggest concern for people taking creatine who are DHT sensitive. But no he is not awnsering it. When are they going to replicate that study from 2009 where they discovered creatine is rising your testerone dht. Its really holding a lot of people back.
Creatine per se does not induce patter hair loss or baldness, there's a genetic predisposition to that and some association to DHT so in the end if you were to be bald you will be, taking creatine or not.
Check out Jeff Nippard's video on Creatine, he addresses that study with three more that show it's unlikely for most people to have hairless unless they are genetically predisposed.
From Toronto. I am 64 and added creatine to my daily regime 2 years ago and have been trying to get my active 59 year old wife to do same. Just sent her this video. Excellent. Thanks
I’m from Ajax and I did not add creatine to my daily regime 2 years ago and I have not been trying to get my non active 69 year old wife to do the same. Did not send her this video.
Let me be a voice for some of you that want to take Creatine. People need to realize that every supplement out there reacts differently to each individual person. I've been lifting for about 8 years now. I'd cycle on and off Creatine through out that time. However, this past year I had blood work done and my levels were abnormal. My Creatinine levels were way to high. This caused abnormality of my kidney function. Mind you I never exceeded more than 5 grams a day. I spent a couple thousand dollars on tests such as an ultra sound and CT scan, and also had to have an endoscopic surgery. The conclusion that the nephrologist and urologist came up with was that my problems were stemming from the creatine and the caffeine that i was getting from pre workout. I just wanted to share this because I thought nothing of it until I had a blood test taken one day. Can creatine get you great results? Yes. But please be advised and get blood work done yearly to make sure your levels aren't out of wack.
@Just a Man Trying To Learn Creatine doesn't contain caffeine. However, most pre-workouts will contain caffeine and creatine within the product substance. A product that I've been using lately that helps with energy and blood flow without having creatine and or caffeine in it is called pump mode by evolution nutrition.
@@Entrepreneur_Wealth_HQ Just go clean and I was just taking a post workout drink and my liver readings were almost at 200% higher and my doctors told me to stop taking it right away! Before all of this shit came out to be honest I NEVER took any supplements, followed Arnold's bible that I bought, ate all real food and went up to 220lbs from being 170lbs 100% natural at 5'7! As I got older and now being in my late 40's the post workout drinks helped me get through the workouts but now these liver readings were too high so again I am back being 100% clean and dealing with a little struggle working out but atleast my organs are healthy and the workouts are good but not great! I think our health is more important right???
@Aaron Go clean and you DON'T need any supplements to help you get your gains, they will come but just takes a little longer! I've tried creatine, pre & post workouts drinks at different times in my life and got not one good reading on my kidneys or liver readings when taking them. Most people just take these supplements and don't worry about the consequences until really bad shit happens! Natural foods provide all of the nutrients we need so if you're eating 3-5 small meals a day you'll see growth!
@@dafniskiada6500 You believe a few hundred trials & studies is significant enough for you to believe that it's not harming your internals right??? The last time I saw a sport injury doctor he had prescribed me Naxen Naproxen 500mg's for my carpel tunnel syndrome and almost killed me causing my kidneys to work at 50% and fucked up my cholesterol level at the same time. Not all doctors are there for your best interest and "many" you're just a number to his $$$! Open your eyes buddy!
I saw results in 2-3 weeks, more strength in the gym and better muscle pumps. You may see results a lot faster if you're on a loading phase but it's person dependent.
@@gabrielchouman9542 Any muscle gain that you get whilst on creatine will stay, however you will lose some fullness and the strength that creatine provides when you come off.
@@OscarHernandez-ul5go It doesn't affect the hairline, it's not a hormone it's a supplement so no problems should occur there. Hair loss is more to do with your genetics than anything else.
@@doctorfletch2646 Yeah same, I've been working out for a year almost with no creatine just protein.. And I just started taking creatine recently, because I was scared about the side effects.. but the pros easily outmatch the cons
I don't typically give likes or comment on videos but this is a fantastic to the point discussion of creatine monohydrate from someone who is actually qualified to give an opinion on the subject.
I work in the medical industry and I think a great question to adress is why primary care Doctors are against creatine supplementation due to the abnormally elevated Bun levels in some patients when they undergo a CMP blood test.
Creatine works. I'm a man in my mid 50's and started on Creatine about two months ago. I can definitely push myself harder, the recovery is better and I'm seeing the results. I was a bit apprehensive before taking it and it's maybe not for everyone if you have health issues. My head also feels sharper but when I first started it I experienced a sort of slight brain fog but I don't know if I would put that down to Creatine as it didn't last.
Tenía tantas preguntas al respecto desde que comencé a concentrarme realmente en la salud, la nutrición y el estado físico, ¡y este fue simplemente un video perfecto!
When your job is sports, you probably wanna steer clear of throwing the supplements industry under the bus. Especially if you want bonuses from giving OK ! green light to studies outcomes, imagine "#1 doctor recommended toothpaste/ toothbrush/ etc.,,,, well He wants to be available for his stamp of approval when the time comes. Ftmp creatine works ok for me , but i have a sensitive stomach, so I stop taking it after a month, then cycle back on when I feel ok.
AndreasHaugen you don’t go bold, only way you can go bold taking creatine is you are taking 25 grams everyday for 3 weeks. Rugby players do this when doing a overload and that you have a family genetic that tense for your family to be bold. Been taking creatine for 5 years and my hair grows quick and fast
You don’t have to stack on creatine. Most creatine comes with a scooper one of those a day is perfectly fine. And get pure creatine not the crap with artificial sweeteners and flavors. The best creatine by far is the pure creatine monohydrate
Creatine can be consumed for a long time. It must be consumed with something sweet, so it is better absorbed by the human body. I use it in the morning after sleep 2-3 grams of protein and 2-3 grams after exercise. When taking creatine, it is necessary to limit the salt in your diet to reduce the load on the kidneys, as creatine retains water, and salt exacerbates this process.
@@oooRicky not broscience he's right. Kidney damage and disease is a major killer in America. Look at all the people getting kidney transplants and on dialysis, do you see all of that? Excess Salt and Creatine are both bad for the kidneys if your kidneys aren't great, he's just saying don't try to do both, if you do just go get the tests from your doctor to make sure your kidneys are okay.
I am a doctor and after practicing so many years , I know one thing for sure, every medicine/drug have a side effect if u use too much or long term use, even vitamin c.
Only down sides Some people aren't effect by it at all. They see no results. It can be a little hard to digest and also can cause stomach pain. I recommend taking it with a meal. It will take up more of your body's water so you can cramp up and dehydrate. Just take more water. I haven't seen any side effects since taking it beside being thirsty more often
43 training for a long ass time but old enough to know I dont know everything this small video taught me things I did and didn't know...be good to see a video like this about middle age people to train to get into the best shape they can to many jokers on here talking crap and trying to sell crap just please give us the end all be all video on this please...thank you..
@@obaid653 in that 2 months I gained about 3-4 pounds of muscle. My weight when I started was 50kg and after 2 months it went up to 55kg. I can see the changes in my body as my muscle started to tone much better than before. In terms of strength I can only apply it on deadlift, I started on 60 pounds then after 2 months of lifting I can now lift about 170pounds.
Hi, is there an update now? I'm about to take creatine. Really worried about the weight gain since I'm trying to lose weight (from being obese) and trying to gain muscle at the same time.
I have a widows peak now but my dad is bald so I was worried about going full bald but I started taking creatine anyway cuz honestly idgaf anymore if I'm bald if I'm bald whatever. If imma be bald some day might as well be jacked and bald
I've been taking creatine for 6 months and noticed huge improvements. What I want to know is should I be taking a month off? Is it something you should cycle?
@@SMYTuberr yeah whoever said that is lying creatine doesn’t add muscle mass it’s basically a clean natural boost and you store more water in your muscles after you get off creatine you might not drink as much water and might not work out as much who knows but if you still keep the same routine you’ll keep you gains
I need some help here...! 1) For how much quantity of water should we take creatine of 5grms and 20grms..? 2) can we take it with only water without mixing any protein..? 3) can we take it any time in a day..? Pls reply to my questions as soon as possible....
Thank God! Finally a video about nutrition and supplements without all the “Smash” that like button and “Subscribe”. Nothing but the facts! Thanks Doc.
Hi! Found this video because I was curious of the chemical structure and functionality of creatine. This video was incredibly informative, however I’m still very curious as to the function and role of creatine in the body in terms of biological physiology? Thanks!
@@balthazarduclos2673 the hair loss thing comes from a study in 2009 where 20 rugby players took 25mg of creatine daily and that saw a 50% increase of the DHT hormone in them which is a hormone strongly related to hair loss. The problem is that those guys took 25mg daily whereas the recommended amount and the amount the average person would take is only 3-5mg. The DHT hormone also only causes baldness in people already genetically predisposed to balding. If you're one of the lucky men who aren't genetically predisposed to balding, then the DHT hormone has no effect on your hair whatsoever.
What I want to know is if it's a myth or fact that you have to drink more water than usual when using creatine. Some people claim your muscles contract water from the supplement, I've also heard this isn't true, creatine is simply energy, which is why it works. Your body has more energy for the next workout and with increased energy, naturally your mental health also improves.Everybody knows the side effects on your mental health of having low energy
I AM FROAM ROMANIA AND I TOK CREATINE FOR 15 YEARS NO SIDE EFECTS AND I GO TO DOCTOR REGULARY FOR A LOT OF TEST SO I DON'T KNOW , AND THAT IS MY REAL PICTURE SO NO HEAR LOSS AND I AM 37 YEARS OLD ! BUT HUM KNOWS REALLY !
@Mia Mia eu iau inainte va merge antrenamentul mai bine nu vei fi nici epuizat după , cu apă (doar rece sau lapte) nu mai mult de 3 g inainte să o bei să fie dizolvată bune să-ți iei de calitate bună fără tot felu de indulcitori
I’d like to see the doctors post their actual findings because a lot of people will actually take somebody’s word based off the PHD at the end and NOT people who have used various supplements, creating is already in the body and in most foods you do not I repeat do not need a loading period ;-)
Bro but creatine is broken down during cooking so even non vegans get very low amounts of creatine through there diets. Probably no difference in strength from that factor
About those comments regarding baldness : if I get to look like Dwayne Johnson or even Jason Statham, nobody's gonna care about my hair. Even if they do, they'll never say it to my face for fear I punch them into next week. Besides, here's a fact of life : you _will_ lose your hair if you get old enough. Duh !
Sorry but bald head doesnt suits to everyone. Jaw shape and bone structure of the face is very important. Some guys look badass as bald, others look sick.
When I first tried creatine, it didn't do anything, I think it was because I had only been training seriously for about a couple months and didn't have that mind muscle connection, leanness and fullness, i tried it again but instead of 5g a day i do 5g 3x a day now and i noticed I'm way more fuller and i look leaner and tighter and i get pumped a lot easier. For me, Taking more DOES work and I might try 5g 4x a day for 20g daily and see how far i can get.
I'm interested in taking creatine for the cognitive benefits it provides because I'm on a 90-95% plant based diet. My question is how long do the effects of creatine last for? Would the benefits I experience from taking creatine regularly last day-long , or do the effects only last a limited amount of time after each dose?
Creatine is more or less stored in the body in skeletal muscle tissues and some organs, primarily liver where it just helps recycle energy molecules. The effects become noticeable in about 1-3 weeks of a normal 3-6 g dose and wear off gradually in about a week or two stopping supplementation.
You wil start to see the effects after 3 weeks as the previous commenter stated. After 3 weeks your creatine levels will be saturated. So it wont matter if you take it in morning, afternoon or before sleep. You can even skip few doses after you have reached saturation and you would not even notice.
@@PoopythePlumber basically creatine good. Takes 2-4 weeks to show effect. And about a month for the effect of it to wear off. Effects: more endurance and strength. Side effects: none
Here’s something to ponder. PreHistoric man was known to have a muscular physique. And a lot of energy. Which they needed in order to hunt for food. When they did manage to kill an animal they most likely ate it immediately. Probably because they hadn’t eaten for a week or so. And they were also smart enough to know that it would spoil especially in warmer climates very quickly. And most likely they ate it raw. So in my thinking they must’ve had massive amounts of creatine from all the raw meat they were eating. Creatine is known to give you more energy. Which allows you to do more which allows you to get stronger. Creatine is also known to help cognitive function. They say man’s brain got larger when they ate meat. Creatine is most abundant in raw meat. I’m no scientist but if you line up all the dots it may answer the question of how we got so smart. Hum that still doesn’t explain my stupid dog.
Humans brain size increased at the same time as they started taking nootropics and other psychedelic drugs but they dont want you to know that...they have even banned TED talks on this subject.
@Christopher Campana No, now believe what you want the media and government want you to believe. Thier is no, repeat no scientific evidence to ban nootropics. DMT that is produced naturally in the human body for example. Carry on watching TV or DYOR.
After taking creatine I could see this video in full color.
Excellent comment dude
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Report these comments the ones that repeat each other scans
Lol
i didnt even realize it wasnt in color until i saw this comment
No bullshit.
Straight to the point.
No Bro science.
Exactly what we needed.
Thanks doc
What's bro science
@@dubbzy92 science u make up to make yourself sound smart and right
The fuckdude who acts like he studied everything related to bodybuilding
Bro science is just things that have been passed down from experience as opposed to studies and actual science. Bro science quite often has some form of validity however real science and proper unbiased studies are the best source of information.
Literally the top of a biased view
Perfectly explained by Dr. Jose. Very simple and easy to understand.
I wish all supplement videos were as easy to understand as this, straight to the point.
Also whats the byproduct of creatine usage is something called creatinine, essentially one of least the first signs of AKD/AKI Acute Kidney Damage/Injury, like when being severely hydrated certainly for an extended period of time, it's then found in the blood stream when it shouldn't be there (muscles aching is a sign of it).
he didn't anwser if we have to do creatine cycles.. i must stop creatin for 3-6 weeks or 5g per day for my whole life its ok?
Amit Physique no the loading progress is bullshit the company do that only for the winst of the product so you have to buy faster a new one your body is making creatine itself already so why you have to load it op if its already in your body?
bradleyveenhuizen The point is to raise creatine levels, and then keep it hi.
This guy needs an award for getting straight to point. We love you Doc.
But I wanted to know can I use 2.5g when my creatine product says 5g per serving will that be ok? Or should I take as the package says? Or should I buy creatine that's made for 2.5g per serving.
@@mishkattasdid you don't need 5g. 2 will be ok or not at all...
at das
He has a phd idiot
@@mishkattasdid the doctor said take 3-6g a day in the video w/ no need to load. 💪🏼
I have been taking Creatine 5 grams / day for a couple of years and my hair is just great
Glenn Sankey did ur testicles shrink like fr no joke cuz I’m thinking bout taking this but worried bout mine
@@TXTHRAx dude 😂 take it, it's a natural substance.
because your family probably has a full head of hair. My father is bald, my grandfather from my mothers side is. So i’m bound to lose hair too if i take it. That’s why i’m debating on whether or not i should shave my head so i could probably preserve a few hairs 😂
Yeh imma take it lots of ppl say about hair loss but there's no problem study
What about kidneys...are they harmed
I took creatine in high school and I went from 135 as a freshman to 210 as a junior. Part of it had to do with genetics but creatine definitely helped.
I’m out of college now and I used creatine for 3 years in high school. I had absolutely monstrous gains. I’m probably one of those people that’s in the middle between fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle fibers because I was strong with the weights and fast at long-distance running, while on creatine.
Was it lean muscle mass?
@@owenlee639 no but that's because I wasn't going for lean I was a going for bulk since I was a middle line backer.
@@andrewsalazar98 yeah same here. I'm somewhere in the middle as well. Probably has something to do with playing soccer most of my teenage years.
val got it, thanks
A completely positive no criticisms approval from a company that promotes and sells creatine
Edit The Sink yeah at its core it’s an ad for creatine but don’t dismiss it, the info was good, there are no well established criticisms of creatine, there are many claims about negative effects but no GOOD evidence that moderate, let me stress that, moderate, creatine consumption has any ill effects
Sounds totally trustworthy...
Facts
There really aren’t any negative effect of supplementing on creative. So even if we wanted to talk about it there wouldn’t be much to talk about.
If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it. He explained it simply, I trust the man.
WOW! A video that is actually straight to the point and discusses the points in a timely and efficient manner. Normally these videos start with a 7 minute long introduction on how creatine was invented...like the ATHLEAN X videos.
Imagine how much time we would save if all youtube vids were like this one
Only thing I'd like to comment: Skip the loading phase and stick to only 5g a day if you're worried about digestive issues like bloating or diarrhea. Yeah, you won't reach saturation in 7 days and only in like 28, but you're still using the same amount in total, just not using x4 to quicken the saturation. If you're not bothered with a delayed peak effect, skip it.
@PvM also, don't bother with "cycling" like some of the bottles say on their labels. There's no benefit to stopping.
Yea this is what im worried about 😅 this comment is my sign to skip it haha
I started loading phase of creatine 4 days ago first time in my life and there are bunch of benefits . I am more focused, similar to when you take speed or cocaine, I can feel my muscles day after workout while before taking creatine I would feel stiff and tired, my stamina increased way too much, erections are harder, libido went through the roof.. so far so bloody good. I cant wait to see what happens after finishing the cycle. and to think that I avoided this supplement my whole life is kinda embarrassing thing to admit.
@@dekapitatorr i think those are Placebo effects. Loading phase only accelerates saturation, the effects are much more subtle and unrelated to what you mention. Also, there is no on or off "cycle".
In summary, creatine helps transfer a phosphate to ADP for better ATP regeneration. This is only beneficial to you during anaerobic ATP use of around 30s after which you are out of energy. Any activity outside of Intense anaerobics will mostly likely not be affected, except for indirect effects like increased strength and Fitness as a result of anaerobic Training carrying over etc
There's even a chance you may be non responder to supplemented creatine.
@@pietpadda593 it is certainly not a placebo effect. there is no way my stamina was nearly as good as it is in last 2 days. I know my body.
I've been taking creatine for 2 months now, and I'm already seeing results Thank you creatine
Any increase in hair fall?
When I stared taking creatine I was 35 years old, after taking for 3 months I become 38 years old. When I stopped taking it I went back to 35 years old.
Shah Legno nice i took creatine once and was able to swim across the entire earths ocean faster than goku. I loaded up on 500 scoops tho
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@@ABABABABABABABABABABBBBBB you said?
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So you went bald,grew hair back then went bald again?🦧😁
I think finally we get someone who give us the best information about Creatine and if it causing hairloss, at the moment its the biggest concern for people taking creatine who are DHT sensitive. But no he is not awnsering it. When are they going to replicate that study from 2009 where they discovered creatine is rising your testerone dht. Its really holding a lot of people back.
His hair concludes your query lol
Honestly, I'm already balding without taking it, so it's no concern to me, I'll just go bald.
iafozzac it will accelerate the balding. When using it, instead of two or the hairs falling I noticed a significant increase in hair loss.
Creatine per se does not induce patter hair loss or baldness, there's a genetic predisposition to that and some association to DHT so in the end if you were to be bald you will be, taking creatine or not.
Check out Jeff Nippard's video on Creatine, he addresses that study with three more that show it's unlikely for most people to have hairless unless they are genetically predisposed.
From Toronto. I am 64 and added creatine to my daily regime 2 years ago and have been trying to get my active 59 year old wife to do same. Just sent her this video. Excellent. Thanks
I’m from Ajax and I did not add creatine to my daily regime 2 years ago and I have not been trying to get my non active 69 year old wife to do the same. Did not send her this video.
@@terapeo2027 bro trolling an old man 😂
Let me be a voice for some of you that want to take Creatine. People need to realize that every supplement out there reacts differently to each individual person. I've been lifting for about 8 years now. I'd cycle on and off Creatine through out that time. However, this past year I had blood work done and my levels were abnormal. My Creatinine levels were way to high. This caused abnormality of my kidney function. Mind you I never exceeded more than 5 grams a day. I spent a couple thousand dollars on tests such as an ultra sound and CT scan, and also had to have an endoscopic surgery. The conclusion that the nephrologist and urologist came up with was that my problems were stemming from the creatine and the caffeine that i was getting from pre workout. I just wanted to share this because I thought nothing of it until I had a blood test taken one day. Can creatine get you great results? Yes. But please be advised and get blood work done yearly to make sure your levels aren't out of wack.
@Just a Man Trying To Learn Creatine doesn't contain caffeine. However, most pre-workouts will contain caffeine and creatine within the product substance. A product that I've been using lately that helps with energy and blood flow without having creatine and or caffeine in it is called pump mode by evolution nutrition.
@@Entrepreneur_Wealth_HQ Just go clean and I was just taking a post workout drink and my liver readings were almost at 200% higher and my doctors told me to stop taking it right away! Before all of this shit came out to be honest I NEVER took any supplements, followed Arnold's bible that I bought, ate all real food and went up to 220lbs from being 170lbs 100% natural at 5'7! As I got older and now being in my late 40's the post workout drinks helped me get through the workouts but now these liver readings were too high so again I am back being 100% clean and dealing with a little struggle working out but atleast my organs are healthy and the workouts are good but not great! I think our health is more important right???
@Aaron Go clean and you DON'T need any supplements to help you get your gains, they will come but just takes a little longer! I've tried creatine, pre & post workouts drinks at different times in my life and got not one good reading on my kidneys or liver readings when taking them. Most people just take these supplements and don't worry about the consequences until really bad shit happens! Natural foods provide all of the nutrients we need so if you're eating 3-5 small meals a day you'll see growth!
cool story bro, I prefer to listen to a doctor citing hundreds of researches than a cool story on youtube comments, thanks for the bullshit though
@@dafniskiada6500 You believe a few hundred trials & studies is significant enough for you to believe that it's not harming your internals right??? The last time I saw a sport injury doctor he had prescribed me Naxen Naproxen 500mg's for my carpel tunnel syndrome and almost killed me causing my kidneys to work at 50% and fucked up my cholesterol level at the same time. Not all doctors are there for your best interest and "many" you're just a number to his $$$! Open your eyes buddy!
Listening to a Bald guy telling me about creatine makes me feel paranoid
my hair is already gone and I don't use it.
Hhaaha
fresh he also don’t even kno how to say the word smh kept saying creatin
fresh he studys it doesnt necessarily mean he uses it.
@@jackman9035 it made my hair receede no joke
Creatine is the best supplement I’ve come across. And although I wouldn’t class myself as a body builder. The gains are visible in just a new months.
I saw results in 2-3 weeks, more strength in the gym and better muscle pumps. You may see results a lot faster if you're on a loading phase but it's person dependent.
@@christopherdavis4135 what if i take it for a month or two and then drop it? Will i lose that progress?
@@gabrielchouman9542 Any muscle gain that you get whilst on creatine will stay, however you will lose some fullness and the strength that creatine provides when you come off.
@@christopherdavis4135 what about your hair, Bro?
@@OscarHernandez-ul5go It doesn't affect the hairline, it's not a hormone it's a supplement so no problems should occur there. Hair loss is more to do with your genetics than anything else.
After listening here, I wonder why everyone isn't taking it. Is he president of the American Creatine Council?
Actually everyone is taking it..
@@omeralibasic2384 IM SO MAD I NEVER TRIED THIS STUFF ALL THE GAINS WASTED
@@doctorfletch2646 Yeah same, I've been working out for a year almost with no creatine just protein.. And I just started taking creatine recently, because I was scared about the side effects.. but the pros easily outmatch the cons
@@tomasciganpal7897 Don’t feel bad.. I have been lifting for 20 years and I just started taking creatine 2 months ago
@@omeralibasic2384 except vegans
anyone here because people always tell you that "Its terrible for your liver" or "It is very dangerous" Smh
I don't typically give likes or comment on videos but this is a fantastic to the point discussion of creatine monohydrate from someone who is actually qualified to give an opinion on the subject.
If he uses it, I'm worried about the hair loss side effects! 👀 But jokes aside great instructive vid
It’s mostly genetic, he’d probably have the same amount of hair if he didn’t take creatine.
That’s the thing I’m worried about. Loosing my hair, or gains? 🤷♂️
Hair is over rated. Muscle isn't.
Any type off suplement makes people lose hair . Ask a bodybuilder
@@Daniko2014 .....um.... what..?
Lucidly explained without any scientific complications. Thank you
I work in the medical industry and I think a great question to adress is why primary care Doctors are against creatine supplementation due to the abnormally elevated Bun levels in some patients when they undergo a CMP blood test.
Aren't you talking about creatinine clearance? Creatine and creatinine are two completely different things.
the difference is when u use creatine the waste.product will be the creatinine so high intake of creatine will give u high result of creatinine
@@michellenixon4911 no. they are not. rise in creatinine is caused by creatine intake
Creatine works. I'm a man in my mid 50's and started on Creatine about two months ago. I can definitely push myself harder, the recovery is better and I'm seeing the results. I was a bit apprehensive before taking it and it's maybe not for everyone if you have health issues. My head also feels sharper but when I first started it I experienced a sort of slight brain fog but I don't know if I would put that down to Creatine as it didn't last.
Everything is interesting for him!
But you are not
@@milan9180 ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
@@prateekchowdhury3337 uuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Well here's where it gets interesting
@@milan9180 holy shit chill bro you put my man in a grave
What no one mentions is that it is very important to drink the right amount of water to protect your kidneys from damage.
Tenía tantas preguntas al respecto desde que comencé a concentrarme realmente en la salud, la nutrición y el estado físico, ¡y este fue simplemente un video perfecto!
Crazy how he didnt mention anything negative towards it....
Only negative thing about it is you need more water when taking it
You go bald
AndreasHaugen myth
When your job is sports, you probably wanna steer clear of throwing the supplements industry under the bus. Especially if you want bonuses from giving OK ! green light to studies outcomes, imagine "#1 doctor recommended toothpaste/ toothbrush/ etc.,,,, well He wants to be available for his stamp of approval when the time comes.
Ftmp creatine works ok for me , but i have a sensitive stomach, so I stop taking it after a month, then cycle back on when I feel ok.
AndreasHaugen you don’t go bold, only way you can go bold taking creatine is you are taking 25 grams everyday for 3 weeks. Rugby players do this when doing a overload and that you have a family genetic that tense for your family to be bold.
Been taking creatine for 5 years and my hair grows quick and fast
OMG. This was what I needed. thank you very much!
You don’t have to stack on creatine. Most creatine comes with a scooper one of those a day is perfectly fine. And get pure creatine not the crap with artificial sweeteners and flavors. The best creatine by far is the pure creatine monohydrate
Creatine can be consumed for a long time. It must be consumed with something sweet, so it is better absorbed by the human body. I use it in the morning after sleep 2-3 grams of protein and 2-3 grams after exercise. When taking creatine, it is necessary to limit the salt in your diet to reduce the load on the kidneys, as creatine retains water, and salt exacerbates this process.
Noted.
Thank you for this.
Telling people to limit salt is Stone age bro science and should be avoided.
@@oooRicky not broscience he's right. Kidney damage and disease is a major killer in America. Look at all the people getting kidney transplants and on dialysis, do you see all of that? Excess Salt and Creatine are both bad for the kidneys if your kidneys aren't great, he's just saying don't try to do both, if you do just go get the tests from your doctor to make sure your kidneys are okay.
Igor ty for info
When youre consuming large quantities of water salt helps you retain the water in your body else you will just piss it out, so why should we avoid it?
I am a doctor and after practicing so many years , I know one thing for sure, every medicine/drug have a side effect if u use too much or long term use, even vitamin c.
What about vitamin d and b 12
Agreed. Everything should be cycled, to some degree
Only down sides
Some people aren't effect by it at all. They see no results.
It can be a little hard to digest and also can cause stomach pain. I recommend taking it with a meal.
It will take up more of your body's water so you can cramp up and dehydrate. Just take more water. I haven't seen any side effects since taking it beside being thirsty more often
Thanks stud
This is video was so great. Pound for pound, I'd say this is one of the best videos I've ever seen on TH-cam
i love how this is short and straight to the point
I’ve had plenty of questions and this video alone answered everything I wanted to know and more. Thank You!
Essentially this is perfect for studying and workout out boiiii
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Stephen Wisniewski Bahahaha spot on!
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43 training for a long ass time but old enough to know I dont know everything this small video taught me things I did and didn't know...be good to see a video like this about middle age people to train to get into the best shape they can to many jokers on here talking crap and trying to sell crap just please give us the end all be all video on this please...thank you..
I searched, doc explained and im satisfied
Had so many questions about it since I just started to really focus on health, nutrition and fitness and this was just a perfect video!
I'm just about to take creatine and this video answers all of my questions. Neat video and straight to the point and no unnecessary information
Any update on how it has affected on you?
@@obaid653 all I can say is that my body got leaner especially the abs aside from that I never had any side effects.
@@humanbeing1024 has it improved your strength and muscle?
@@obaid653 in that 2 months I gained about 3-4 pounds of muscle. My weight when I started was 50kg and after 2 months it went up to 55kg. I can see the changes in my body as my muscle started to tone much better than before. In terms of strength I can only apply it on deadlift, I started on 60 pounds then after 2 months of lifting I can now lift about 170pounds.
Hi, is there an update now? I'm about to take creatine. Really worried about the weight gain since I'm trying to lose weight (from being obese) and trying to gain muscle at the same time.
I have a widows peak now but my dad is bald so I was worried about going full bald but I started taking creatine anyway cuz honestly idgaf anymore if I'm bald if I'm bald whatever. If imma be bald some day might as well be jacked and bald
Ps my hairline is still fine it's not great lol but it hasn't lossed
How old are u now
@@tenjampel 26
So how's it going now?
how is ur hair now ?
I’m about to start. I’ll keep you guys updated.
Fast paced no bull shit information thanks.
I've been taking creatine for 6 months and noticed huge improvements. What I want to know is should I be taking a month off? Is it something you should cycle?
As far as I've read it doesn't need to be cycled
If you do drop it for a bit I've read that you drop the lean mass I guess and start to look smaller
@@SMYTuberr yeah whoever said that is lying creatine doesn’t add muscle mass it’s basically a clean natural boost and you store more water in your muscles after you get off creatine you might not drink as much water and might not work out as much who knows but if you still keep the same routine you’ll keep you gains
I need some help here...!
1) For how much quantity of water should we take creatine of 5grms and 20grms..?
2) can we take it with only water without mixing any protein..?
3) can we take it any time in a day..?
Pls reply to my questions as soon as possible....
@@tny4267 1)300+mL (its hard to swallow so put more than that)
2) yes
3) yes but better take it before or after workout
My hairs down my back and I’ve been taking it 10 years. Those who lost their hair were gonna lose hair anyway. Sorry fellas, you’re going bald.
10 years? Have you taken it continuously for the years non-stop, or have taken any breaks?
@@ZymixProductions Cycling creatine seems to be unnecessary. It can be taken regularly for your entire lifespan is what I understand.
@@samhyde2339 Thank you for your input Sir.
Hopefully I am safe taking 5g a day for life
@Don Don Thank you Sir 👊😎👍
Age, marriage, and teenagers. Thats the culprit!!!
This is very concise and straight to the point, thanks a lot Doc...!!!
This is the best video ever made I love you man, you’ve changed a lot of lives x
Probably one of the best quick fastest explanations on creatine.
Thanks Doc, lotta info in just 5 mins.
What effect does it have on blood pressure? With extra water retention in the body, does it increase blood pressure?
Very educational and informative.
Much appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
Thank God! Finally a video about nutrition and supplements without all the “Smash” that like button and “Subscribe”. Nothing but the facts! Thanks Doc.
What happens if you stop taking creatine? Does your body maintain the muscle it helped you gain or do you slowly lose it?
Thank you for such an informative video. Great job!
Mimi Miyagi I’m yer biggest fan ever- dj jikko flipino cdo , philippines
Hi! Found this video because I was curious of the chemical structure and functionality of creatine. This video was incredibly informative, however I’m still very curious as to the function and role of creatine in the body in terms of biological physiology?
Thanks!
I have never seen a scientist talking about one topic that ecstatic and one sided. Amazing
That's cause he's a doctor
that's cause he's being openly paid to sponser this lobby..
For me the benefits have been small but noticible strength increase and muscle endurance.
OMG... finally I found a video I can show my mom to maybe help her to stop thinking I want to buy Gear ... thanks
how about Hair LOSS and the build up of DHT
Great informative video on 1.75x speed.
that is my new go to thanks
Thanks for this video! This addressed my concerns on taking creatine daily.
I take creatine over 10years..best thing you can use.. And I was never sick..
@@Freedom-kl8rt what about hair loss?
@@George-jj2tp yeah that’s the major potential problem
@@balthazarduclos2673 the hair loss thing comes from a study in 2009 where 20 rugby players took 25mg of creatine daily and that saw a 50% increase of the DHT hormone in them which is a hormone strongly related to hair loss. The problem is that those guys took 25mg daily whereas the recommended amount and the amount the average person would take is only 3-5mg.
The DHT hormone also only causes baldness in people already genetically predisposed to balding. If you're one of the lucky men who aren't genetically predisposed to balding, then the DHT hormone has no effect on your hair whatsoever.
@@Username-wj8pz ok that's very interesting to know then. Thank you for taking the time to respond! I might start taking creatine again.
What I want to know is if it's a myth or fact that you have to drink more water than usual when using creatine. Some people claim your muscles contract water from the supplement, I've also heard this isn't true, creatine is simply energy, which is why it works. Your body has more energy for the next workout and with increased energy, naturally your mental health also improves.Everybody knows the side effects on your mental health of having low energy
Now this is a man I want to listen to thank you very much
Very good information and even better delivery. It's short and direct to the point. Excellent job doc and producers. Thanks.
You just answered all my questions doc.
Excellent video. Straight, smart, informative. Thank you.
It's amazing how at times when I Creatine take at 55 I feel like a teenager!
I saw a commercial for Dawn. Dawn kicks ass!
Can someone explain to me how I’m supposed to load 20 grams of creatine a day for a week without explosive diarrhea?
5gm x 4 a day for a week
Joey A Not necessary to preload.. It will just take a little longer to saturate tissue.
Just take 5 gms / Day. You will complete your loading cycle in 4 weeks.
It's better to load it slowly in my opinion, creatine spikes dht like crazy
Extremely insightful. Thank you!
Jose Antonio; sir you're dope!💎🔥
Thank you Dr. MARK DACASCUS 😘
Such a complete answers for my questions, thanks is great!
I AM FROAM ROMANIA AND I TOK CREATINE FOR 15 YEARS NO SIDE EFECTS AND I GO TO DOCTOR REGULARY FOR A LOT OF TEST SO I DON'T KNOW , AND THAT IS MY REAL PICTURE SO NO HEAR LOSS AND I AM 37 YEARS OLD ! BUT HUM KNOWS REALLY !
Merci Mult!
@Mia Mia eu iau inainte va merge antrenamentul mai bine nu vei fi nici epuizat după , cu apă (doar rece sau lapte) nu mai mult de 3 g inainte să o bei să fie dizolvată bune să-ți iei de calitate bună fără tot felu de indulcitori
This is the perfect creatine video OMG
So basically Creatine is Like Vibranium?
Lol
Noice
yup
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That's the stupidest thing I've heard today and it's only 10am..
I’d like to see the doctors post their actual findings because a lot of people will actually take somebody’s word based off the PHD at the end and NOT people who have used various supplements, creating is already in the body and in most foods you do not I repeat do not need a loading period ;-)
Excellent video. Thanks! 🙏
took creatine and loaded up w 20g a day for few days, gave me fever symptoms. most likely affected my kidney. i recommend not loading
Thanks
I always felt hot as well. sometimes would think I was being microwaved.
Tou should drink more waaaaatuhhh!!
You're not drinking enough water
Damn, I’m Vegan, I didn’t know that part.
I’m getting a product very soon.
Bro but creatine is broken down during cooking so even non vegans get very low amounts of creatine through there diets. Probably no difference in strength from that factor
Creatine and many other nutrients are only found in meat you're putting yourself at a disadvantage.
@@shitboxoffroad i do rather put my self at disadvantage than kill someone for protein and nutrition that you can just supplement away.
@@BlockchainbyHarry do it
@@shitboxoffroad This is complete nonsense.
About those comments regarding baldness : if I get to look like Dwayne Johnson or even Jason Statham, nobody's gonna care about my hair. Even if they do, they'll never say it to my face for fear I punch them into next week. Besides, here's a fact of life : you _will_ lose your hair if you get old enough. Duh !
Sorry but bald head doesnt suits to everyone. Jaw shape and bone structure of the face is very important. Some guys look badass as bald, others look sick.
@@srboor since you're now in Hell, Steve, can you ask Satan if horns are a good way to distract from one's baldness ?
LMAO great point
But I’m too young to lose my hair lol I’m only 15
Its good stuff, if you drink lots of water, eat hot chilli, get your cardio on....and it starts a *FIRE* in your body.
*THEN* hit the weights .
quick, too the point, informative, and very helpful. thanks.
You know this information is old and outdated because the video is in black and white.
Your a special kind of stupid huh
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@@iam_dsm7904 Right over the ol head......
@@iam_dsm7904 Looks like you are!!
Dude looking like Phil Collins
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When I first tried creatine, it didn't do anything, I think it was because I had only been training seriously for about a couple months and didn't have that mind muscle connection, leanness and fullness, i tried it again but instead of 5g a day i do 5g 3x a day now and i noticed I'm way more fuller and i look leaner and tighter and i get pumped a lot easier. For me, Taking more DOES work and I might try 5g 4x a day for 20g daily and see how far i can get.
BiteLime don’t do that. Very bad for your kidneys
What about precautions ?
What about Kidney Function Tests ?
What about water intake ?
I take creatine over 10years..best thing you can use..
I'm interested in taking creatine for the cognitive benefits it provides because I'm on a 90-95% plant based diet. My question is how long do the effects of creatine last for? Would the benefits I experience from taking creatine regularly last day-long , or do the effects only last a limited amount of time after each dose?
Creatine is more or less stored in the body in skeletal muscle tissues and some organs, primarily liver where it just helps recycle energy molecules.
The effects become noticeable in about 1-3 weeks of a normal 3-6 g dose and wear off gradually in about a week or two stopping supplementation.
You wil start to see the effects after 3 weeks as the previous commenter stated. After 3 weeks your creatine levels will be saturated. So it wont matter if you take it in morning, afternoon or before sleep. You can even skip few doses after you have reached saturation and you would not even notice.
@@Grimmjeaux what’s the point then
@@PoopythePlumber basically creatine good.
Takes 2-4 weeks to show effect. And about a month for the effect of it to wear off.
Effects: more endurance and strength.
Side effects: none
@@Grimmjeaux ya but if you have to be in it otherwise the side effects go away what’s the point it just means your dependent on jt
Thx for amazing information dr
Here’s something to ponder. PreHistoric man was known to have a muscular physique. And a lot of energy. Which they needed in order to hunt for food. When they did manage to kill an animal they most likely ate it immediately. Probably because they hadn’t eaten for a week or so. And they were also smart enough to know that it would spoil especially in warmer climates very quickly. And most likely they ate it raw. So in my thinking they must’ve had massive amounts of creatine from all the raw meat they were eating. Creatine is known to give you more energy. Which allows you to do more which allows you to get stronger. Creatine is also known to help cognitive function. They say man’s brain got larger when they ate meat. Creatine is most abundant in raw meat. I’m no scientist but if you line up all the dots it may answer the question of how we got so smart. Hum that still doesn’t explain my stupid dog.
prehistoric man wasnt sitting on his computer or watching tv. why are you so stupid
Humans brain size increased at the same time as they started taking nootropics and other psychedelic drugs but they dont want you to know that...they have even banned TED talks on this subject.
This guy went from creatine to LSD in the blink of an eye....lol
@Christopher Campana
No, now believe what you want the media and government want you to believe.
Thier is no, repeat no scientific evidence to ban nootropics. DMT that is produced naturally in the human body for example.
Carry on watching TV or DYOR.
Wauuuuu simple and straight foward info.. Thanksss 👍👍
It's backup by bodybuilding supplements plus cratine itself. You do not need to do loading at all. Do research.
I literally needed to know about creatine and he got straight to the point and a lot of info, good job doc! 👍
Agustin Sandoval I just got a free creative tub and I needed this video!!
Why literally?
Wow what a great speaker, every question answered thanks so much!
Please can you do some courses on nutrition, supplements etc thought TH-cam, as I've found these so helpful and a good way of learning.
thank you soo much for this video and for clarifying soo many things for me and my family
THX for ur explanation doc