Taking Creatine with Protein and Gatorade?

Question

So, should i be taking Creatine and Protein with Gatorade right after my workout?

I read i should be taking my creatine with some sort of juice, gatorade, powerade. and in the same article it said i should be taking creatine and protein togethor immediatly after workout.

Answer 1

Its perfectly fine to take them all together.

The sugar in the juice/Gatorade helps the creatine to get absorbed by the body quicker, which is why they recommend taking it together.

Answer 2

I would recommend you take creatine after your workout in a high-carb drink, this is because I have read that alot of people can be affected negatively if they take it before and it doesn’t help with their energy at all. Gatorade is a great source of carbs, which helps in the absorption of both creatine and protein. Mix about 5grams of it with your whey protein and take it that way. The post workout shake is crucial and people mix in all sorts supplements together. Personally, I take 5g creatine, 50g protein, 30g carbs, and 3g L-Glutamine.

After your workout there is a window of opportunity for your diet. Your muscles and body is drained and so anything you consume is more likely to be absorbed and taken in by the muscles, this is when creatine is most affective and should have your muscles recharged and full of energy before your next workout.