Creatine and Protein use

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Lately I've been screwing up on my creatine and protein intake.  I've only been taking my 5mg of creatine and my Protein and L-Glutamine shakes on days I work out.  I work out 3x's a week, I also take my creatine separately from the other two.  I know this isn't good for trying to gain muscle mass, but will it help if I start taking it everyday from now on?

The way I take my creatine, I take a teaspoon of it (5mg) right after I work out. I don't mix it in any juice or anything, I just put it on my tongue and wash it down with some water. Is there a more effective way of doing it? A buddy mine told me this is the best way, but was wondering what you guys thought, and maybe you guys had some better advice for taking it?

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Take the Creatine in a hot drink (such as green tea). This will improve the absorption. Should only take after excercise as this is when you have the highest potential to absorb it.

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Thanks for the info.

4

One thing to add, don't take with coffee or black tea as caffeine impedes absorption

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I'm going to say no however I'm sure someone will come back with the fact there is a negligable amount in it.

edit:

Just found the following, not sure how good the research is but there you go.

http://wilstar.com/caffeine.htm
http://www.stashtea.com/caffeine.htm