When I first took creatine from an Amazon dealer I had gut problems. I later bought a "micronized" creatine (similar to https://bulevip.com/es/3418-optimum-nutrition-creatina-powde...) and did not experience any gut problems. Taking the same product now for 3 years. Inbetween I used some other variant from time to time and have the theory that some vendors sell a not clean product that interferes with your gut.
It does that to me, on occasion. It's usually due to taking too high a dose at once and/or taking it in combination with caffeine. Now, it's not a guarantee that those conditions mean I'll get some gastrointestinal discomfort, but they certainly increase the likelihood.
I take 5mg a day with no side effects. I think this and dietary fiber are probably the only supplements worth taking. I have yet to find another supplement that has any noticeable effect but I’m happy to try if people have recommendations.
IMO The best supplements to any lifestyle are
* 2-3 days a week strength training
* 1-2 days a week of cardio
* Good sleep schedule
* creatine
* dietary fiber
* positive attitude even if you have to fake it some days (this is the hardest supplement imo)
That's a good point. I also used to have problems with >10g/day, but when slowly ramping it up (and not taking it all in one dose of course), I can get to 20g/day pretty easily.
drdirk|6 months ago
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mnky9800n|6 months ago
IMO The best supplements to any lifestyle are
* 2-3 days a week strength training
* 1-2 days a week of cardio
* Good sleep schedule
* creatine
* dietary fiber
* positive attitude even if you have to fake it some days (this is the hardest supplement imo)
At least that’s my belief.
cenamus|6 months ago