Does creatine have no effect on some people?

[titans1854]

I take creatine and i haven't noticed any changes with my gains or workout intensity. can some people be not effected by creatine? if yes, does anyone know why?

 

[Robboe]

Yes.

Dunno.

 

[Arnold]

some people just do not seem to respond to creatine.

ask Twin Peak he claims to be a "non-responder".

 

[Mudge]

I bought a 2 pound container and am still going through it, I am beginning to feel more and more that it does nothing for me.

 

[Redwolf]

I've used creatine on and off from day one. I've never felt any discernible difference, no increased energy levels, no improved pumps - but I have a lot of faith in it as anti-catabolic insurance for a hardcore lifestyle.

 

[Robboe]

I've been using it during dieting to try and keep cellular hydration to elevate my RMR.

 

[Badger]

When I have used it I have gotten good results. With my body type it does a good job. I can definately tell when I use it.

 

[titans1854]

would taking it w/ koolaid, dextrose, or taking cell-tech help a non-responder or are you just simply a non-responder?

 

[y2gt]

i've been taking it for a while and it doesnt seem to work for me except add 5-8 lbs to my bodyweight, which is just water retention. like redwolf said...i also take it anyway because i have faith in it for some reason. i think i may stop it soon though.

 

[RCfootball87]

Originally posted by titans1854
would taking it w/ koolaid, dextrose, or taking cell-tech help a non-responder or are you just simply a non-responder?

taking it with a delivery system is said to help some people that are non responders become responders. i would recomend either phosphagen hp from EAS or creatine xtreme from champion, because those two are basically what cell tech does at a lower price. but cell tech works too, whatever fits your budget. you might as well give a delivery system a shot, cause if it does work it will be well worth it.

 

[Mudge]

I never take mine in straight water, I still can't tell a difference myself. I use 10g at a time, maybe I'm just blind.