Which is better for building muscle,Creatine or whey protein

[larryx2012]

curious,which is better or which would you suggest

[viru§™]

Originally Posted by larryx2012

curious,which is better or which would you suggest

Creatine doesn't build muscle. And there's no way at all you could compare creatine to whey protein, two completely different things.

You haven't researched this at all have you?

[ROACH]

Creatine just gives you water muscles.

Protein is a food source.

[viru§™]

Originally Posted by ROACH

Creatine just gives you water muscles.

You do realize muscles are 75% water?

[larryx2012]

Originally Posted by viru§™

Creatine doesn't build muscle. And there's no way at all you could compare creatine to whey protein, two completely different things.

You haven't researched this at all have you?

creatine doesnt build muscle?so what does it do?

[larryx2012]

ok just read up..creatine bascically gives you more energy to work out longer...so you should take creatine before lifting and whey protein after lifting....

[viru§™]

Originally Posted by larryx2012

creatine doesnt build muscle?so what does it do?

Basically gives you a bit more energy.

[viru§™]

Originally Posted by larryx2012

ok just read up..creatine bascically gives you more energy to work out longer...so you should take creatine before lifting and whey protein after lifting....

You should take protein after lifting, not necessarily whey protein. Whey protein is a supplement. If you have your diet worked out you shouldn't really need it.

[larryx2012]

Originally Posted by viru§™

You should take protein after lifting, not necessarily whey protein. Whey protein is a supplement. If you have your diet worked out you shouldn't really need it.

yea lots of chicken,fish,and some steaks....but isnt the more protein the better?

[ROACH]

Originally Posted by viru§™

You do realize muscles are 75% water?

How did I know you would respond with this? Yes, I know this, but Creatine adds additional water retention.

[viru§™]

Originally Posted by ROACH

How did I know you would respond with this?

Because I always pull you up on the silly things you say.

Yes, I know this, but Creatine adds additional water retention.

How much water do you think?

[dealt_with]

Originally Posted by larryx2012

yea lots of chicken,fish,and some steaks....but isnt the more protein the better?

Nah, you have an amount you need for your size and activity level. Any excess will be stored as fat or used for energy.

[Speechless]

Also, there is such a thing as too much protein, to the point of having negative effects. Everything in moderation.

As suggested above, a simple google search can help you with your needs, and estimate what you currently get in regular food. Then figure out if (or how much) additional protein is necessary.

Too much protein, and you risk hurting your health or your wallet.

[withoutwire]

Originally Posted by viru§™

You should take protein after lifting, not necessarily whey protein. Whey protein is a supplement. If you have your diet worked out you shouldn't really need it.

Doesn't matter when you take it as long as you meet your macros throughout the day. The brotein window myth was debunked quite some time ago.

[Jdsm]

Protein is a macronutrient; you can't compare it to creatine.