Water & creatine

[Elmers]

I know drinking a lot of water while taking creatine is heavily emphasized but is it that important? I mean some people say a gallon but i don't drink nearly that much. I still drink a healthy amount, about 4 bottles a day, 16 oz each. Im going to start mono tomorrow, what do you guys think, experience with it?

 

[Mobster]

Unless you plan on sitting in a sauna or work where it's crazy hot just a cup more a day is enough.

5g a day of creatine is normal. 9 x that in water = 45g.

 

[stevesmi]

the problems with mono is if you take too much it can bloat you. also many creatines are full of artificials and dyes and sweeteners to make it look and taste good. that is not correct. you should use pure creatine, that is why i recommend ancient strength from n2bm

 

[P0N]

You will need a bit more water when using creatine for sure, else you can start retaining water and start to bloat

 

[RoySimpson]

Always recommended to be drinking as much water as possible while on creatine. But at the same time do not force drink. You want to avoid any water retention if possible!

 

[cbbram]

Just get a feel for it and if you need to increase your water intake do so accordingly. Learn your body.

 

[RickRock]

You should always emphasize higher water intake, whether taking creatine or not

 

[Mobster]

Always recommended to be drinking as much water as possible while on creatine. But at the same time do not force drink. You want to avoid any water retention if possible!

If you drink a lot the opposite happens

 

[P0N]

If you drink a lot the opposite happens

Exactly. When you are under hydrated it exacerbates water retention as counterintuitive as it seems.