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by TheAceOfHearts 16 days ago
Does anyone have advice for getting it down? I feel like no matter what I mix it with, it grosses me out and it becomes extremely challenging to get it down. I've tried pouring the dry powder in my mouth and just chugging it down quick as well as mixing it with various liquids, but they sandy texture makes me gag. I've managed to sustain taking creatine for a while but it never gets any better.
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Try splitting up your intake to 3-4g/dose. I find that it fully dissolves that way. Hot coffee also helps. I do 5g on hot coffee (I get some undissolved creatine at the bottom sometimes) + 5g on my protein shake.
Gummies of all things. Costco sells them! I have trouble stopping at the recommended dose of 5 they're so good. Can find online too.
Most of the gummies you find online have zero creatine in them - plenty of lab testing has been done thanks to fitness YouTube
I either mix it with a cup of cold water and gulp it down, or mix it in with a protein/greens shake.
How are you mixing it? Spoon? Fork? Milk frother? Blender? The latter two might help.
It dissolves a lot easier in warmer water, like around 45 degrees.
greek yogurt. i cant tell it’s there.
dude it's tasteless, just drink it with water and fucking get over it
Texture is independent of taste