[softwaredoug]

I take 10 g a day and have maybe noticed muscles seem to bulk more after a hard strength workout. But other than that I feel about the same.

[frez1]

I've recently started taking it and I've definitely noticed improved cognitive function. obviously all anecdotal and likely other contributing factors too (have been exercising more)..

[YZF]

More water in the muscles is another effect. Also placebo. I do notice I'm a bit heavier when I'm on creatine.

[vkazanov]

Creatine is known to give you some more energy. Like, 3%-5%. That's just an extra rep, hardly noticeable.

[matwood]

I wouldn't say hardly noticeable especially for experienced lifters. After training for a few years those extra reps and slightly more weight have compounding effects over time.

[vkazanov]

True. What i am saying is that one has to have a good feeling of what this extra rep is like.

Personally, i only saw that it works over time because of my journal. Most people dont do records.

[wtetzner]

And extra rep seems like it could be a big deal when strength training.

[vkazanov]

Yeah, sure.

The point is that it doesn't work like those Witcher potions. Nothing changes here and now.