J Int Soc Sports Nutr May 2014 PMID 23919405

The effects of pre versus post workout supplementation of creatine monohydrate on body composition and strength.

Jose Antonio, Victoria Ciccone

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The overall discussions reveal a consensus that post-workout creatine yields better results, supported by references to studies like Candow 2015 and Antonio 2013, with phrases such as 'greater gains' and 'more effective' underscoring the perceived impact. The tone combines scientific reference and personal experience, which adds credibility and a sense of importance to the findings.

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Most discussions acknowledge that post-workout creatine may be more beneficial than pre-workout, with several citing studies and emphasizing post-exercise timing's importance.

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  • The study investigated whether taking creatine either before or after exercise affects body composition and strength gains, finding that creatine supplementation generally increases muscle mass and strength.
  • Participants were 19 male bodybuilders who took 5 grams of creatine either before or after workouts for four weeks, with measurements taken on body composition and maximal bench press strength.
  • Results showed significant increases in fat-free mass and bench press strength over time, but no significant differences between pre- and post-workout creatine intake, suggesting timing may not be crucial for benefits.

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伊田暁人 IDA Akito, PhD
@akito_ida · X

よく聞かれるのでクレアチンの摂取について ・習慣的に摂取(毎日5g推奨)したら筋量・筋力が向上する ・タイミングはどこでもいいけどトレ後が良さそう?(https://t.co/GS0qFhy4YV) ・急激にクレアチンリン酸の貯蔵量を増やすにはローディング。別にローディングしなくてもちゃんと貯蔵はされる

Aug 29, 2021 · 31 likes · 4 shares · 22,520 followers View post →
James DiNicolantonio
@drjamesdinic · X

@antonoochius It’s decent. However… 2 studies show post-exercise creatine is more effective than pre-exercise creatine Candow 2015 https://t.co/Z8ZJagO8qq “greater gains in lean tissue mass resulting from post-exercise creatine supplementation.” Antonio 2013 https://t.co/KAZo3vvrvK

Jan 27, 2025 · 30 likes · 4 shares · 207,727 followers View post →
Mike Lustgarten, PhD
@mike_lustgarten · X

The effects of pre versus post workout supplementation of creatine monohydrate on body composition and strength https://t.co/lO2p2TtXHE

Apr 30, 2024 · 25 likes · 2 shares · 9,725 followers View post →
James DiNicolantonio
@drjamesdinic · X

@etventadv 2 studies show post-exercise creatine is more effective than pre-exercise creatine Candow 2015 https://t.co/Z8ZJagO8qq “greater gains in lean tissue mass resulting from post-exercise creatine supplementation.” Antonio 2013 https://t.co/KAZo3vvrvK “consuming creatine

Feb 15, 2025 · 14 likes · 2 shares · 207,727 followers View post →
Jetame Poonan
@JetamePoonan · X

For simplicity, most just follow a 5g/day dose and wait longer to reach saturation. Taking it before or after workouts shows minimal differences and as such an "any time of the day" dosage protocol can be used. https://t.co/aq0SGd4kn7

Aug 17, 2022 · 7 likes · 14,258 followers View post →
Gregory Miller, Ph.D.
@drdairy50 · X

Creatine supplementation plus resistance exercise increases fat-free mass and strength. Based on the magnitude inferences it appears that consuming creatine immediately post-workout is superior to pre-workout vis a vis body composition and strength. https://t.co/cP8wEWZ8Rr

May 1, 2024 · 5 likes · 10,742 followers View post →

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FwogEnjoyer
@doxntme · X

@Zatshot You can also just buy those things as independent ingredients and mix them together if you want to make a pre workout tailored to you. However, there are studies that show creatine might be the best post workout: https://t.co/hr7zo2JfEP

Jul 26, 2025 · 93 followers View post →
lucao em 40 semanas de cut, bulk e cut da silva
@ruktkk · X

@marilerolero https://t.co/P3IAtqGEJI Creatina + Cafeina podem ter efeitos que se cancelam quando tomadas juntas, valendo mais a pena ou tomar creatina antes do treino ou depois do efeito da cafeina https://t.co/QlcFm4H9I0 por inferencia, creatina pós treino parece ter mais benefícios que pré

Jul 14, 2025 · 1 like · 122 followers View post →
Cake Hipster
@76Weezer · X

RT @drjamesdinic: @etventadv 2 studies show post-exercise creatine is more effective than pre-exercise creatine Candow 2015 https://t.co…

Feb 16, 2025 · 2 shares · 2,518 followers View post →
Ashok Agarwal
@istillearning · X

RT @drjamesdinic: @etventadv 2 studies show post-exercise creatine is more effective than pre-exercise creatine Candow 2015 https://t.co…

Feb 16, 2025 · 2 shares · 55 followers View post →
James DiNicolantonio
@drjamesdinic · X

@etventadv 2 studies show post-exercise creatine is more effective than pre-exercise creatine Candow 2015 https://t.co/Z8ZJagO8qq “greater gains in lean tissue mass resulting from post-exercise creatine supplementation.” Antonio 2013 https://t.co/KAZo3vvrvK “consuming creatine

Feb 15, 2025 · 14 likes · 2 shares · 207,727 followers View post →
Marlin Mack
@nemoismyson · X

Link to study: https://t.co/QbqCzr0pqy

Feb 14, 2025 · 486 followers View post →
Mart
@Mart23265574799 · X

RT @drjamesdinic: @antonoochius It’s decent. However… 2 studies show post-exercise creatine is more effective than pre-exercise creatine…

Jan 29, 2025 · 4 shares · 53 followers View post →
IA_817
@Arena_817 · X

RT @drjamesdinic: @antonoochius It’s decent. However… 2 studies show post-exercise creatine is more effective than pre-exercise creatine…

Jan 27, 2025 · 4 shares · 462 followers View post →
Randy912
@Randy912541093 · X

RT @drjamesdinic: @antonoochius It’s decent. However… 2 studies show post-exercise creatine is more effective than pre-exercise creatine…

Jan 27, 2025 · 4 shares · 2,265 followers View post →
Don Castella
@doncastella · X

RT @drjamesdinic: @antonoochius It’s decent. However… 2 studies show post-exercise creatine is more effective than pre-exercise creatine…

Jan 27, 2025 · 4 shares · 6,204 followers View post →
James DiNicolantonio
@drjamesdinic · X

@antonoochius It’s decent. However… 2 studies show post-exercise creatine is more effective than pre-exercise creatine Candow 2015 https://t.co/Z8ZJagO8qq “greater gains in lean tissue mass resulting from post-exercise creatine supplementation.” Antonio 2013 https://t.co/KAZo3vvrvK

Jan 27, 2025 · 30 likes · 4 shares · 207,727 followers View post →
James DiNicolantonio
@drjamesdinic · X

@Kris_Kaliban @joerogan 2 studies show post-exercise creatine is more effective than pre-exercise creatine Candow 2015 https://t.co/Z8ZJagO8qq “greater gains in lean tissue mass resulting from post-exercise creatine supplementation.” Antonio 2013 https://t.co/KAZo3vvrvK “consuming creatine

Jan 26, 2025 · 1 like · 207,727 followers View post →
Emily
@adoreajarbakery · X

When to take creatine? Post-workout. 2013 study: creatine monohydrate led to twice the lean muscle in those using it immediately after training vs before. Same group also lost more fat than pre-workout group even though everyone did the same workout. https://t.co/DEgsyH2xVR

Sep 26, 2024 · 1,366 followers View post →
Chris Groves
@cl_groves · X

@DrCreatine @PrimaryCarePAC @JoseAntonioPhD @AJagim @RBKreider @EricRawsonPhD @asmithryan @TrishaVD_PhD @MuscleDr_GBOPro @ZiegenfussTim https://t.co/0uPHbkSVqY I'm not saying you're wrong - but I am interested in your thoughts on this.

Sep 24, 2024 · 1 like · 445 followers View post →
Kevin ND
@kevin94able · X

post workout creatine gains https://t.co/UUZNv5ZAbP

Jul 28, 2024 · 93 followers View post →
Dr. Gregory Miller
@drgregorymiller.bsky.social · Bluesky

Creatine supplementation plus resistance exercise increases fat-free mass and strength. Based on the magnitude inferences it appears that consuming creatine immediately post-workout is superior to pre-workout vis a vis body composition and strength. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23919405/

May 1, 2024 View post →
Gregory Miller, Ph.D.
@drdairy50 · X

Creatine supplementation plus resistance exercise increases fat-free mass and strength. Based on the magnitude inferences it appears that consuming creatine immediately post-workout is superior to pre-workout vis a vis body composition and strength. https://t.co/cP8wEWZ8Rr

May 1, 2024 · 5 likes · 10,742 followers View post →
Zack
@keychupkicap · X

RT @mike_lustgarten: The effects of pre versus post workout supplementation of creatine monohydrate on body composition and strength https:…

May 1, 2024 · 2 shares · 388 followers View post →
Dan
@atrDBa · X

RT @mike_lustgarten: The effects of pre versus post workout supplementation of creatine monohydrate on body composition and strength https:…

Apr 30, 2024 · 2 shares · 1 followers View post →
Mike Lustgarten, PhD
@mike_lustgarten · X

The effects of pre versus post workout supplementation of creatine monohydrate on body composition and strength https://t.co/lO2p2TtXHE

Apr 30, 2024 · 25 likes · 2 shares · 9,725 followers View post →
ُ svhibe
@svhibe · X

@Archie_Saunders post workout is better https://t.co/5rFMz5JEU1.

Apr 29, 2024 · 6,399 followers View post →
Sam
@BruceVaine · X

Creatine immediately post-workout is superior to consuming creatine pre-workout. Study link ⬇️ https://t.co/ZPOXDm0KU6 https://t.co/kIyDFkvJDX

Feb 25, 2024 · 259 followers View post →
Matt Bressler
@mbressler18 · X

@JonahLupton @MarceloPLima There are no studies that are able to show overwhelming evidence. Even this one admits the post work advantages are based on "qualitative inferences" https://t.co/uRKmNTndjj. I'd trust @BioLayne , it really doesn't matter. If you take it, you'll benefit https://t.co/uP1504HqXw

Oct 17, 2023 · 275 followers View post →
Clayton Camargos
@DrCamargosCN · X

Não existe bumbum e cara de Ozempic Fonte: Antonio J, Ciccone V. The effects of pre versus post workout supplementation of creatine monohydrate on body composition and strength. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2013 Aug 6;10:36. Gostou?

Jul 19, 2023 · 2 likes · 211 followers View post →
Dr
@joaolindolfo · X

RT @DrCamargosCN: Pré, intra e pós treino Fonte: Antonio J et al. The effects of pre versus post workout supplementation of creatine monoh…

Jul 18, 2023 · 1 share · 409 followers View post →
Clayton Camargos
@DrCamargosCN · X

Pré, intra e pós treino Fonte: Antonio J et al. The effects of pre versus post workout supplementation of creatine monohydrate on body composition and strength. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2013 Aug 6;10:36. doi: 10.1186/1550-2783-10-36. Gostou?

Jul 18, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 211 followers View post →
Scooter
@ScooterSketches · X

Awesome paper on creatine! I swear by the benefits of creatine and have noticed significant differences when taking vs not over the past 20 years. If interested in this supplement check out the paper!

Jan 6, 2023 · 1 like · 764 followers View post →
Jordan Sharaf
@SharafJordan · X

More efficacious to supplement creatine post workout https://t.co/w7u4e7m5pr

Dec 26, 2022 · 9 followers View post →
Purple
@wherespurple · X

@EmJayDash *post workout routine https://t.co/xWLBSdGx46

Nov 8, 2022 · 98 followers View post →
Drew Baye High Intensity Training
@BayeDrew · X

Taking creatine after workouts might be more effective than taking it before workouts for improving muscular strength and size. https://t.co/31eaJG3pHs

Oct 12, 2022 · 12,050 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

人間の体はアルギニンやグリシンからもクレアチンを作り出すので普段の食事でこれらの成分が足りている人には効かないのかも https://t.co/Eau3xDUI6t #自分用メモ

Aug 23, 2022 · 178 followers View post →
Jetame Poonan
@JetamePoonan · X

For simplicity, most just follow a 5g/day dose and wait longer to reach saturation. Taking it before or after workouts shows minimal differences and as such an "any time of the day" dosage protocol can be used. https://t.co/aq0SGd4kn7

Aug 17, 2022 · 7 likes · 14,258 followers View post →
Pathik Joshi
@pathikj80 · X

@OneAbhishekJain As such,Creatine buffers over a period of time & doesn't give results within hrs so timing doesn't matter most of the times. Evidence, although on a small sample size shows post workout has an edge over pre workout. https://t.co/d9fp4a0IqY

Jul 20, 2022 · 3,240 followers View post →
シャブさん@筋トレ垢
@mU5bnDPQGzvNmum · X

クレアチンの補給タイミングついての論文。 クレアチンは筋トレ前に摂取した1人達よりも後に摂取した人達で、より除脂肪体重の増加とベンチプレスの重量増加とが認められた。 クレアチンは筋トレ後に取った方がいいのかー。 #筋トレ #クレアチン https://t.co/LdM2kDyldC

May 14, 2022 · 2 likes · 56 followers View post →
Facu Pacheco Polo
@FacundoPachec19 · X

@BiggestComeback You have to saturate the deposits. 20g in 5 to 7 days in 4 doses. Or 5g throughout a month replete. Take after exercise is better

Mar 21, 2022 · 1 like · 88 followers View post →
Fitness hacker
@fitness_hack · X

4/9 (cont.) : Taking it before or after workouts show minimal differences and as such an "any time of the day" dosage protocol can be used or adopted. https://t.co/arDLCMxIAi

Mar 3, 2022 · 1,686 followers View post →
よしお
@yoshipitch · X

RT @bloc_samurai: よく聞かれるのでクレアチンの摂取について ・習慣的に摂取(毎日5g推奨)したら筋量・筋力が向上する ・タイミングはどこでもいいけどトレ後が良さそう?(https://t.co/GS0qFhy4YV) ・急激にクレアチンリン酸の貯蔵量を増やす…

Aug 30, 2021 · 4 shares · 30 followers View post →
ミツバチ
@mitsubachi_kei · X

RT @bloc_samurai: よく聞かれるのでクレアチンの摂取について ・習慣的に摂取(毎日5g推奨)したら筋量・筋力が向上する ・タイミングはどこでもいいけどトレ後が良さそう?(https://t.co/GS0qFhy4YV) ・急激にクレアチンリン酸の貯蔵量を増やす…

Aug 29, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,504 followers View post →
伊田暁人 IDA Akito, PhD
@akito_ida · X

よく聞かれるのでクレアチンの摂取について ・習慣的に摂取(毎日5g推奨)したら筋量・筋力が向上する ・タイミングはどこでもいいけどトレ後が良さそう?(https://t.co/GS0qFhy4YV) ・急激にクレアチンリン酸の貯蔵量を増やすにはローディング。別にローディングしなくてもちゃんと貯蔵はされる

Aug 29, 2021 · 31 likes · 4 shares · 22,520 followers View post →
cole amedro
@AmedroCole · X

https://t.co/Ki88kRXZKL #SPMA225

Mar 21, 2021 · 1 followers View post →