Creatine or not?

I've always been a natural bodybuilder, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't curious about trying creatine. I actually bought a set of it...but to be honest, I haven't even opened the pack up. I've heard rumours about Short term effects and bloating,...

but does anyone have a concrete opinion? Much thanks

Trev

Creatine is a great supplement if you've hit a plateau, or are trying to get more reps and just more definition. I personally only use Creatine Ethyl ester, it has never giving me bloating effects, like NOXplod, or just any generic or powdered agent. I wouldn't recomend using a powder, just because most if not all create bloating about an hour after ingestion. Which obviously isn't good for your workout. But creatine is a supplement that I also use on an on a month and then off a month basis just so my body doesn't start producing the chemicals naturally, cause obviously that would lessin the effect. Well hope it helped

Well my dad uses it in his protein shakes and it seems to work. I havent seen anything such as bad side effects but this is one of the few things I dont know much about

Creatine is a naturally occuring chemical in your body that aids in the absorbtion of nutrients to muscles and nerves. During a work out, your body loses natural creatine and thus, your muscle cells will become dysfunctional. Taking creatine before a work out is a great idea. There isn't a danger from having too much, but you don't need more then the amount directed by the manufacturer. Creatine is for pre-workout.