I'm dogmatic about the value of positioning creatine supplementation in the post-training phase to exploit maximum insulin sensitivity required for intra-muscular cellular absorption. In light of the fact that so many pre-workout creatine formulas appear on the market to the extent of establishing a new category, I believe in the post-training position of creatine now more than I ever did before. Many pre-workout creatine formulas are designed to shuttle creatine into muscle cells through a stabilizing effect on insulin release, while endowing users with energy from caffeine variants and other neural accelerators. This seems logical and safe enough not to be challenged, but creatine stacked with caffeine has always had the question of each substance counteracting the other. My suspicion is that the real value of these products lies in the fact that they're really pre-workout energy supplements that may have a significantly longer lasting stimulatory effect, based on the indirect effects of insulin stabilization (from creatine) on the sustained energy release mechanism. If that's the case, then the purpose of using these products to amplify training intensity strongly defeats the consideration of using it to elevate creatine stores over time. In the latter scenario, creatine monohydrate that is used in the post-training phase for size and strength reigns supreme. Be sure to keep in mind what the overarching purpose behind one's particular creatine supplementation is, and the correct choice between pre-workout formulas and post-workout creatines will be made every time.
Recommended Product(s):
NO XPLODE - Pre-Training
SMASH - Axis Labs - Pre-Training
Micronized Creatine Monohydrate - Post-Training
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