I sent them a question regarding where the creatine is sourced from and was told due to a confidentiality clause they can't say where it's from. That's usually not a good sign if they won't disclose where it's from. So I think I'm going to continue to spend a little bit for for ON's creapure.

  Sent an email asking about the distributor and immediately received a confirmation email promising a reply within 24 hours...that was 5 days ago; still no response...

  Good question. I don't know the answer, just wanted to second this.

  Interested in knowing this also.

  great

  Regular dosag is 5 grams per day. I take it in my protein shake after working out and on off days. You can drink it with apple juice if you like. You should normally be drinking about a gallon of water a day anyway. If you feel you need to preload you can take about 4 to 7 gram doses twice a day for one week. Studies show its not entirely necessary.

  Hi Kenny,
I'm not sure I understand your question but if you're asking if you need to drink 9 glasses of water total if you take this product I don't think that's necessary. Its good to drink lots of water during the day but not because you take this product. 8oz of water is more than plenty following your creatine dosage.

  I take 5 grams post workout. As for water intake; the rule of thumb is 60% of your body weight in ounces. Example: 200lb *.6 = 120 oz of water per day.

So that means 15 8oz glasses of water per day.

Of course, this is all assuming you workout regularly.

  Yes, creatine draws water from all around your body and essentially deposits it into you're muscles, so the more water you drink, the better. I'm 6'2" and weigh 165, I aim to drink 100 oz of water per day while on creatine.

  Yes, you should be shooting for AT LEAST a gallon of water a day. That is necessary to get results from creatine but beyond that you should be drinking that much water for optimal health benefits in general.

  I keep the same dose everyday, even ony day off.

  4 grams per day. Make sure you drink plenty of water! good stuff.

  Hello Johnathan,
I personally use 5 grams before and after workouts, but none for non workout days. I heard that too much of it can cause to retain water and cause a beer belly. But then again I haven't look into it, so I suggest just to use it before and after workouts. Hope this helps.
Regards,
Miguel S.

  Completely safe if you are sure to do the following:

Drink a lot of water. Most people fail to do this and it can lead to kidney issues. Flush your kidneys daily. Super important. I love this product. I have been on it for 10+ years, without issue but I am so diligent about my water intake. You will notice a bit of water retention, but the power and results are great. I don't even do the loading phases, I just take my 5 g per day. I am a 35 year old male, FYI. I am super active, gym 7 days a week, around 14 hours per week.

I like to take it before my workouts, but this varies per person. Do your own experimentation.

I think you will like it. DRINK WATER!

  Absolutely! Creatine monohydrate, a naturally occurring substance in many animal proteins, helps women build or maintain lean muscle mass. This becomes more important if you are dieting, since losing lean mass results in a decrease your metabolism. Supplementing with creatine can allow you to squeeze out an extra repetition or two at the end of a difficult set or increase your power during intense exercise.

  Absolutely it is totally safe. Make sure to take it at the same time everyday and drink a lot of water.

  It may be safe, but you can overdose on it. I have noticed it appears in many different pre and post workout products. My doctor told me to stop taking it because it was overloading my kidney functions.

  Perfectly safe backed up by many scientific studies and yes it works.

  It took me nearly a year to finish the tub but I saw results the entire time. The consistency of the powder changed a bit (e.g. clumping) towards the end of the period of which I was using it but it was still good. To answer your question, I don't think this product would expire before you were able to finish using it, if using it on a regular basis.

  Creatine has a shelf-life of about 2 years from the date of production after this it turns into the byproduct of Creatine, which is useless and not good on the kidneys.

  To me, and this is personal preference from a person with a Biochemistry background, taking a supplement as a young man is not wise. Not necessarily because the supplement is bad, but because the young man has not learned to properly use it. For example, when taking creatine, your water intake has to be stellar. This insures that the creatine does not build up in the kidneys (which can cause serious problems). I have used creatine for years and LOVE the results, but I am extremely diligent about water (approx 2 gallons a day).

Consistency would be another issue I would be concerned about with younger men. Making sure they aren't sporadic in taking creatine, Sticking to the regimen is necessary.

Creatine is amazing. I love using it, but I am diligent about using it. I would only be concerned that younger men wouldn't have the mindset to use it properly.

  I think this question would be better answered by a health professional/doctor. If the label says it is not for children, there may be a biological reason for it. Best of luck.

  Im not a doctor but I wouldn't give a child creatine especially if it says it on the label.

  I would hold off a couple more years on the younger ones.

  David,

1. You don't need to load. Take the 5g dose daily.
2. I, personally, have never cycled off of Creatine.
3. No.
4. You don't need cardio do lose fat. Cardio is a great way to increase muscular endurance but what you eat every day and how much of it you eat will dictate your fat gain. There are plenty of resources out there to help you with your nutritional requirements. Check out bodybuilding dot com.

  Thanks Norman. I appreciate the response. Very Helpful. I'm pretty good on the diet, I've just heard that you can gain a lot of weight on creatine, so I just wanted to make sure I didnt have to changes anything I'm currently doing. I will still check out that site, any good tips are always welcome...