CREATINE EXPLAINED! — What Is It & What Does Creatine Do? | Doctor ER

CREATINE EXPLAINED! — What Is It & What Does Creatine Do? | Doctor ER. Doctor Wagner explains creatine monohydrate, creatine before and after, creatine benefits, creatine hair loss, creatine side effects, creatine loading, best creatine for muscle gain, what is creatine, how to take creatine, when to take creatine powder, how to use creatine effectively, and many other scientifically proven health facts about creatine supplements and best creatine to take. Is creatine the answer to how to build muscle fast and lose belly fat? Is creatine bad for you? Is creatine good? Is creatine safe? Questions about creatine answered by a real doctor. Creatine helps muscles produce energy during heavy lifting or high-intensity exercise. Taking creatine supplement is very popular among athletes and bodybuilders to gain muscle, enhance strength and improve exercise performance, and bodybuilding, similarly to amino acids (BCAAs). When taking creatine powder, you increase your stores of phosphocreatine. This is a form of stored energy in the cells, as it helps your body produce more ATP. Creatine also alters cellular processes that lead to increased muscle mass, strength, and recovery. Have you tried creatine? What has your creatine monohydrate experience been? Let Doctor Wagner know in the comments below if you've ever tried any creatine powders leave your creatine supplement reviews below in the comments.

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[joeguerra]

I'm 60 years old. I used to take 5 grams a day, creatine, and 2 protein shakes a day. When I was 45 years old. I was at the best shape of my life, I hadnt worked out in 3 years now. But always stayed in shape. I just started the routine again and my body is responding. Creatine is found in meats, so it is a natural supplement. You get the same fullness feeling from eating alot of meat. Just never overload on anything, works great with arginine, my goal is to be at my best at 62 years old.

[WCSkills]

Tips for those starting on creatine. Skip the loading phase and go right to maintenance levels of around 5grams. Loading will top up your ATP stores faster but just means you'll use up your creatine faster. Only takes a couple of weeks of maintenance levels to get optimally topped up. 2nd, take it everyday at a time when it's most convenient for you and when you're sure to remember. This is not a required supplement before working out. It's all about keeping your body at an optimized state for working out and recovery. Like having balanced meals throughout the day.

[deanvanzelst]

Sending this to my mom to prove this ain't steroids or cocaine.

[georgeryerson]

i have started creatine 2 months ago while intermittent fasting and keto and the gym and in 4 months lost 40 pounds 213 to 177 pounds at age 58 , 60 next year . creatine mono gets my vote, i feel great after my workout is the biggest side effect along with thirst and alittle water retension which just inhances my look . in the morning if i am tired i go to the gym 1 to 2 hours and walk out feeling like a million bucks .

[whisperingsmith]

Testimony - I started in the construction industry in 1984. New home construction, Framing 6 days a week. Carpenter by trade. I started weight training in 2000. Why? I was feeling the effects of long strenuous work days.
I would weight train in the evenings for 1hr after a 12 hr work day. Using optimal nutrition, supplements and weight training helped tremendously.

I personally cycle off supplements 7 days every three months to use up reserves. Giving kidneys, pancreas, gallbladder and liver a break. Intermediate fasting. Basically detoxing. Once back on supplements you will feel an amazing difference.
After 24 years using createn, whey protein, herbs, minerals, with fasting as needed. I've never had any side affects.
I lift 5 times my body weight and have achieved insane cardio. Im still in the construction industry as a state contractor. Weight training 1hr 6 days a week.

Eat healthy, keep your bodies ph level 7.0 ( alcaline body verses acid body) drink plenty of filtered water, no sugar, no drugs or alcohol, ( that one was hardest lol) fasting as needed, cycle on and off supplements with adequate rest time too recover and light meditate. Ive been told I look 35. At 53 thats a nice compliment for an old dude 😅 stay motivated, small steps at first and you can achieve the goal.

Always consult your MD before using supplements or weight training. Everyone's metabolic rate and health status is different. One day turns into an week, an month, an year, an decade into a lifestyle. Stay safe and healthy. Body in motion stays in motion. Cheers

[michaelperine]

I am 78 years old and started creatine, beta alanine and protein and started weight training six month ago after a long layoff. Six months ago, I could get 5 reps with 125 pounds on the bench press. Yesterday I got 5 reps with 175 pounds and benched 200 pounds twice. I notice that if I fail to take the supplements, the number of reps that I can do falls off by one or two reps. Creatine makes you stronger faster because it allows you to do more work.

[bassingbasics]

I’ve been using creatine for about 2 months and so far ngl I’ve been feeling a lot better in the gym, and have been cranking more reps of more weight easier. Just take it responsibility and you should be good

[MichaelTillo-uxhg]

I’m 66 finishing up 2 years of ADT therapy for prostate cancer. All my testosterone has been stripped for 2 years. For past year I’ve been taking Creatine monohydrate. It improved my ability to work out. I swim laps for an hour, jog, do weights and machines.
I’ve added muscle with no testosterone. Just finished treatment will be months before testosterone returns. I’m feeling buff. 30 pushups and sit-ups consecutive every day. Wake jog a 1/4 to 1/2 mile. Swim an hour of laps every 2-3 days. The Creatine made a big difference in stamina, strength, and building muscle.

[stephenmussett]

I did a year on no creatine work out. Always knackered after and about an hour into lifting weights. I've done a month on creatine work out in a shake at the same time as I did before. It's weird. You can work to hypotrophy then still feel strong 5 mins later . Like you feel like you can basically go all day if you're not really tearing the muscles, just doing a great heavy work out.

[stevekrygier]

Dr. Wagner,
I noticed you didn't mention anything about cycling. I'm a 60 y.o. male. I was using German creatine for about 15 months or so straight without cycling. I checked myself into the hospital in the beginning of September 2022 after noticing that I have been getting tired from doing simple tasks the whole month of August. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. My heart was only pumping at 13% and it was enlarged. My blood pressure was also up. 200 / 152. I also showed high levels of creatinine in my bloodwork, which is toxic to your body. I can't be mad, the creatine did it's job. Creatine volumizes your muscle cells, but people fail to realize that the heart is also a muscle. Creatine also turns into creatinine almost immediately after being mixed with water or liquids. And your video it showed a woman sitting there and sipping along. Creatine should be consumed IMMEDIATELY after mixing with liquid. (Hence the high creatinine levels). Double the amount of recommended daily water should be consumed while taking creatine to flush out all the extra creatinine that maybe in the kidneys, something your video also didn't specify.
In closing, CYCLE YOUR CREATINE & drink LOTS of water. I still continue using the creatine even after all I've been through, but now I use it 6 weeks on, four weeks off, basically due to "muscle memory".

[jeremyp]

This is a well put together video Doc. Coupled with your sources this is great content.
I do have a question about getting off creatine after extended periods of usage. If there are side effects to be aware of or if you have to ease yourself off it?

[antoniovega]

I started taking creatine a week before I had blood work(lab) done. I consulted my doctor about taking creatine with my workout. Because I have high cholesterol and Diabetes. I ended up in the ER and spent two days in hospital because my CPK levels were above 200 IU/L, it was 4625 IU/L. For two days flushing my body/blood system out with I V (Sodium Chloride). So if you have health problems be cautious on using creatine.

[enntense]

I use it for two reasons. One is the obvious work out supplement, but a less obvious use is for heat stress. I work outside in high heat environments and use it to help maintain hydration.

[Yeesack]

2:40 I am 19 and just finished my first leg workout after my creatine loading phase and it made a huge difference

[stemort]

I haven't weight trained for about 10 years and I just started again this week. I invested in both creatine and protein powders. Thank you for letting me know it was a well placed investment 👍. Love the videos keep them coming.

[antisocial]

i want to start creatine so i watched your video ... and you gave me so much info .. thank youuu

[mohamedh]

Great video. I personally wanted to know though if there’s any link between creatine and hair loss because that’s what i’ve heard from many of its previous users and i’m still uncertain about using it or not. Thanks in advance

[bauerpower]

Been using creatine for 6 years. First year I went from 141 to 185. Huge difference in muscle. Only thing I didn't like is my stomach got bloated and after stopping I can't seem to get my stomach flat like it used to be. But that's the only downfall.

[patricksipple]

Great explanation. I have used it for the better part of 30 years. No kidney problems. Just stay hydrated, especially if doing more of a cardio workout, but then again, staying hydrated is always good.

[CRAMs]

Dr. Jordan Wagner,
Question: With all the different kinds/types of supplements that you have done videos on (BCAAs, Monohydrate Creatine, Whey Protein, etc.), I am wondering when is the “optimal” time to consume each? First thing in the morning when you wake-up, last thing at night before bed, before starting a workout, during a workout, after a workout? Thanks in advance for your help and insight!