Are you interested in using creatine, but aren’t familiar with the product? Here are a few points that all bodybuilders, advanced and novice, should consider before utilizing this very useful product. Variants There are several different types of creatine available on the market. The original, and still most popular, is the unflavored, pure micronized creatine monohydrate. It is effective when mixed with water, but most bodybuilders prefer to mix it with juice. The sugar in the combination allows it to be absorbed into the digestive system much more readily. Because of this, supplement companies have come out with a new product offering which pre-mixed creatine with sugar. This is then mixed with water and consumed. This product costs about double what you would pay for plain creatine powder. There are other compounds, including ...

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Q: I’m confused about Glutamine and the times to take it. What is the best time to take it? Right before bed, after training or first thing in the morning? A: Some like the anti-catabolic effects of taking it at night or after workouts, but there is some new research out there that suggests that taking Glutamine is best in small doses, very frequently. The research suggests that 50% to 75% of large dose Glutamine never reaches the bloodstream, because that’s where Glutamine belongs in order to be effective. So, because most people take 3-10 gram doses, that can be a problem. Large doses actually trigger the liver to secrete enzymes that will rid the bloodstream of it – seen as a toxin – altogether. Smaller loads, taken more frequently, have been shown to increase circulating Glutamine levels in the bloodstream by about ...

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