- How much creatine should I take per day?
- One 5 g serving a day is the standard maintenance dose for most adults. Some people load with more for the first week, but daily 5 g is enough over time.
- Does unflavored creatine have a taste?
- It is close to tasteless, but plain creatine has a faint bitter, chalky note. Mixing it into juice, a protein shake or a flavored drink hides it.
- When should I take it?
- Timing matters less than consistency. Take it any time of day, including rest days, and keep the daily dose steady so muscle creatine stays elevated.
- How does it compare with creatine HCl or kre-alkalyn?
- Creatine monohydrate has far more research behind it than HCl or kre-alkalyn, and it is the form most studies use. The other forms cost more without proven extra benefit.
- Will it make me retain water?
- Creatine pulls water into muscle cells, so some added scale weight is normal and is not fat. It is intracellular water, not bloating under the skin.
- How should I store it?
- Keep the tub sealed and dry at room temperature. Creatine can clump in humid conditions, so keep the scoop dry and close the lid after each use.
- Where is the Jacked Factory Creatine Monohydrate Powder 5 g cheapest?
- At The Vitamin Shoppe, for $34.99, as of our latest check.