Protein supplements vs Creatine

Protein.

Not much real reason to avoid protein supplements, although you don’t have to have them if you eat enough high protein food. I’ve found creatine to be helpful with strength and with muscle recovery after workouts, just drink a ton of water or it will dehydrate you.

Protein powders/shakes are good for adding protein to make sure you hit your macro goals. I normally drink one in the morning before work and/or in the evening before bed, depending.

Creatine is probably the most studied supplement on the planet. Everyone should be taking it as creatine has health benefits well beyond helping with training.

Protein. That’s what builds muscle once you break down the muscle.
Creatine helps breaking down the muscle by sending ATP to it.

I ordered 160 servings of Creatine for $70. Creapure was the Creatine in it.

Protein is a macronutrient that your body uses for muscle growth and retention. You get this through a variety of foods or a protein supplement.

Creatine is an amino acid in your body. You can get creatine when you eat red meat, but if you're not eating a bunch, you probably won't get the benefit of it. Creatine's claim to fame is strength. It will get you stronger, but you need to be consistent with it. General use is 5g a day, everyday for the retention. You may notice some growth, as it forces more water into the muscle.

All in all, you can do both, as they really do different things. You need protein in general. If you're not getting enough through food, then yes, go ahead and get some whey. Don't use that as a lunch or breakfast, only as a "I need to get a little more protein in quick". Creatine isn't necessary, but it'll help. If you're not eating a ton of red meat, then get some of that too. Drink plently of water with it.

use both.

protein is 100% more important. dont consider it a supplement. its a building block.

I take creatine daily but only take protein supplement when I’m under my daily macro target with Whole food alone.

I'm older and my appetite has slacked off over the years so I drink a protein shake every day and add a scoop of creatine.

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Ever since starting the creatine, I’ve noticed that my hairline is retreating. Is this normal creatine bros? Here’s a pic of it.