A common claim made by various companies selling forms of creatine that compete with monohydrate, is that it’s “unstable.” I address that issue in this new vid:
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10 Responses for Creatine Stability
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Rajat:
August 01, 2010 08:21 pmpH is one thing that affects creatine stability, what about temperature. Say I dissolved creatine monohydrate in tap water at 90 Celsius, would it make a difference to its stability?
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August 01, 2010 08:35 pm
The other vids in the series covers temp on the effects of solubility, but as far as temp on stability, higher temps would most likely increase rates of conversion. I don't have the specific figures on the effects of temp + PH differences on conversions to give specific figures however.
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Alex:
August 04, 2010 11:33 amMaybe you could do a video on creatine loading and timing. I mean, I've heard about the 5 grams 5 times per day for a week, then 5 grams per day there after being the 'rule.' I've also heard that if you just take 5 grams per day that you will still reach 'saturation' but it will take 2-3 weeks…is this so? Is either one 'better' or is the loading phase just 'quicker.'
And, as far as timing goes…do you ALWAYS have to take a dose AFTER training? If so, when…in the 'golden hour' after your session? How about the 'split doses' I see…like 2-3 grams a half an hour/hour before training and another 2-3 grams after? Does it matter or do ya' just need to get your 5 grams per day reguardless of timimg?
Sorry if these are stupid questions, I was just wondering if there was an 'optimal' dose/timing protocal?
Thanks Will, keep up the good info!:)-
August 04, 2010 12:02 pm
Alex, loading has also been covered and is found in the creatine video section also. Timing, post workout is the norm, but when does not appear to be crucial.
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Ithaly:
August 19, 2010 07:50 pmHey Will,
Pretty good information you always offer in your videos..I just have a little suggestion, I would like to really see you.. I mean no sunglasses, no cap.. you may be comfortable looking like this (I do so when I go to the gym) but you do not want to look (3 vids in a row) like you're hidding something, do you?=/
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willbrink:
August 19, 2010 07:56 pmI'll take it under advisement, but there's no lack of pics with me wearing no hat or glasses, and so far, it's how I enjoy most doing the "talking head" style vids. Perhaps that will change in the future. B)
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Greg:
January 11, 2011 07:58 pmKre-Alkaline creatine brand claims to be 100% absorbed into muscles, with no creatinine conversion. What do you know about this brand and it's claims?
Thanks
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willbrink:
January 11, 2011 08:03 pm
See "the creatine graveyard" as well as other vids here. There's no scientific support for those claims.
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Jamie:
June 15, 2011 11:57 amWill, what is the shelf life of creatine? Specifically I have pure micronized creatine in a powder, is it good after a year, two, or three?
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Jerrod:
July 10, 2011 04:12 amI’ve always preferred buying my raw supplements in bulk and mixing my own. I have 2 questions:
1. How long will dry creatine powder stay good if it’s kept cool and dry and dark?
2. I usually mix it in my post-workout smoothie with applesauce, frozen berries, whey and maybe 4 oz. of water. Is this enough for about 5-10g of creatine to dissolve?
Thanks!
