Yes, another creatine question!

[The_Hulk]

I am taking about 8 grams of creatine a day, i havent been drinking as much water as u say i should be on creatine, yet i see great results in my strength, as well as in the formation and size of my muscles. So why would that be if i am not drinking much water?

[ricohelms]

Originally Posted by The_Hulk

I am taking about 8 grams of creatine a day, i havent been drinking as much water as u say i should be on creatine, yet i see great results in my strength, as well as in the formation and size of my muscles. So why would that be if i am not drinking much water?

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Careful with that one green guy. Are your lips dry in the middle? They feel chapped?

[The_Hulk]

yea my lips have been kinda dry lately, but my muscles are growing rapidly, and my strength has gone up a lot. so why is this happening when i am not taking a lot of water?

[Havana]

It's because your muscles are retaining the water that you ARE taking in.

It's very important to drink plenty of water ALL the time, EVEN MORE SO when taking Creatine.

Drink more water.

Dry lips is a sign of dehydration. Another signal you should pay attention to is the colour of your urine. You should "pee clear" as the saying goes. The yellower it is, the more dehydrated you are.

Cheers,
Hav

[Jackal]

Originally Posted by Havana

It's because your muscles are retaining the water that you ARE taking in.

It's very important to drink plenty of water ALL the time, EVEN MORE SO when taking Creatine.

Drink more water.

Dry lips is a sign of dehydration. Another signal you should pay attention to is the colour of your urine. You should "pee clear" as the saying goes. The yellower it is, the more dehydrated you are.

Cheers,
Hav

Yea and if your piss is real cloudy and a redish color id stop the creatine. :thumbup:

[The_Hulk]

haha thanx guys! but i am taking Mega Man Multy Vitamins, wouldnt that make my piss yellow? cause of all of those vitamins?

[Griffin]

Originally Posted by The_Hulk

haha thanx guys! but i am taking Mega Man Multy Vitamins, wouldnt that make my piss yellow? cause of all of those vitamins?

There is a B vitamin that can make your piss yellow, I forget which one it is. But still, make sure you're drinking enough.

[Cort]

Water...lots of water. Doesn't matter if you are on creatine or not...lots of water is still a good idea , though over 16oz in an hour isn't a good idea.