When to take creatine?
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Creatine intake and supplementation
Creatine supplementation has been proven to have positive effects on the body and physical performance. But when is the perfect time to take it, for example, to actively support muscle growth?
Despite extensive research on creatine and creatine monohydrate, there are hardly any relevant studies on the perfect time to take it.
Taking before or after training
Most athletes take creatine either less than an hour before or immediately after training. Taking creatine after training can be advantageous because exercise stimulates blood flow, allowing cells to be supplied with creatine more quickly. However, creatine can be taken at any time.
Creatine intake during the off-season
Creatine monohydrate supplementation is most effective when taken without interruption. The recommended daily dose of 3-5 g of creatine monohydrate should therefore be taken even during periods without training. The time of day it is taken is not crucial; creatine can, for example, be taken with a meal.
