Which is better?

[DiBatista]

Im confused on which i should be taking, protein or creatine. I want to gain muscle mass, fat doesnt matter ill burn it off, i just need something thats very affective in muscle mass. I have seen some nice products from muscle tech, even products that are both creatine and protein mixed for maximum performance. So, which is better?

[Ian Kay]

You MUST have the protein to grow.

Creatine can be a nice boost, but isn't necessary.

[cward76]

Originally posted by Superman:
Im confused on which i should be taking, protein or creatine. I want to gain muscle mass, fat doesnt matter ill burn it off, i just need something thats very affective in muscle mass. I have seen some nice products from muscle tech, even products that are both creatine and protein mixed for maximum performance. So, which is better?

You do need protein to build muscle but you don't need creatine to build muscle. You don't necessarily need a protein supplement either. In fact it is better to get your protein from real food such as Chicken, Tuna Salmon, Almonds, Peanuts, walnuts, and beef. You have to get the protein from somewhere.

The purpose of creatine supplementation is to boost supply of it that is already in your muscles. Supplementing with creatine allows a person to do more reps which will help a person get bigger and stronger. I think it helps with recovery to, but I'm not 100% sure about this.

I think that a person should have there routine and diet in order before they even consider taking creatine. Based on every thing I have read here and on other forums I don't think a newbie needs to take creatine anyways. If you do the things I said above than you will have great gains anyways.

[massive member]

and avoid muscletech!!

[Lost Dog]

I agree about the protein. Supplements are optional. Try to get all you need from foods. The only exception is PWO. Liquid protein gets absorbed and digested faster, so PWO, it is good.

Creatine is optional, as well, but I say take it, newbie or veteran. No reason to wait. It's cheap, too.

I take 3 grams per day, in my AM coffee on non-workout days, and immediately PWO on my workout days.

[cward76]

Originally posted by massive member:
and avoid muscletech!!

Yes, it is way overpriced.