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Summary: Creatine, an amino acid, should be taken on an empty stomach with water or juice several times a day. Take at least three grams of creatine a day with tips from a dietitian and nutritionist in this free video on eating healthy.
Rachael Richardson is a registered dietitian and a licensed nutritionist in Florida. Richardson earned her bachelor's degree in the nutrition field at the University of North Florida,...read more
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"This is Rachel, with Nutrolution, in Miami Beach, Florida. In this clip, we're talking about how to take creatine. So again, creatine is an amino acid, and it comes naturally in your protein containing foods, along with the rest of the amino acids. Now, if you're going to take some additional creatine I recommend taking it on an empty stomach with water or juice, and taking it several times throughout the day so that it's on an empty stomach in between meals two or three times throughout the day. Another thing is that you can usually dose up to around nine to ten grams a day, but you'll probably want at least three grams a day to make a difference in your muscle mass and exercise potential. And you probably want a supplement for about one to two months, and then reevaluate whether you want to just take creatine separately, or whether you want to put it together with some other amino acids and create a kind of more complete amino acid blend. So, these are the best ways to take creatine. This has been Rachel, with Nutrolution, in Miami Beach, Florida."
eHow Article: How to Take Creatine