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I completely understand your point. And what I'm about to say isn't meant to be argumentative. But creatine works by saturation, which takes time. So getting inconsistent creatine intake with gummies isn't terrible. If a bag of creatine gummies has 100 grams of creatine in it, the inconsistency is going to be with each individual gummy, not the aggregate which is what really matters. I'm not saying it's the best route, and if you look at my entire comment that you quoted you would see that I prefer, and suggested, a powdered form of creatine monohydrate.

This is what you just wrote;

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When you can just take the powder straight, there isn’t much of a point to going the gummy route, it is just wasting money.

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This is what I wrote in my first comment;

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Nothing wrong with Creatine Gummies, but I think they are a waste of money. Creatine Monohydrate powder is good. Creapure is preferred.

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What's the difference? Please explain how I'm "kind of missing the point though"?

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When's the best time to take it? Pre-workout hydration?

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There really is no best time. Creatine works by saturating your muscles cells with creatine. This provides your phospho-creatine energy system access to more energy. Saturation usually takes a week or so. This is why a bunch of the time you will see a "loading" phase with creatine. "Loading" isn't really needed, it just brings that saturation phase down a few days.

One caveat, I believe people with diabetes need to time their creatine intake, but I'm not 100% sure on that.

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Do you take it continuously or do you take it in a cycle?

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I know this question wasn't directed to me, but I can answer it for you. So HGH works best the longer that you are on it. But one of the problems with elevated HGH is insulin sensitivity. It should be cycled. The cycle depends on the person. Most normal people, something like 5 or 6 months on and 1 month off should be enough to counteract any insulin sensitivity issues. If you have a somewhat higher fasting blood glucose level than normal but not in danger or type 2 diabetes, then you should cycle more often, 4 months on 1 off, or something like that. Also, monitor your blood sugar if you feel like you may be on the cusp of a higher fasting blood glucose level.

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I thought aerosols were bad for the ozone layer?

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It was the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) that were in the aerosols that were bad for the ozone layer. I think they stopped putting CFCs into aerosols in the 80's.

I'll break it down for you because you are getting a lot of misinformation, from all boards.

MK-677 is a growth hormone secretagogue, not a SARM. What it does is it tells the body to produce more HGH. It does this by acting as ghrelin (a hormone that makes you hungry). Unlike SARMs and other "Steroids" it does not stop the body from making Testosterone or HGH. So there is really no need for a post cycle therapy to restore the body's natural production after a cycle. The biggest problem is that it increases insulin sensitivity and will need to be cycled. Something like 5 months on and 1 month on is enough to counteract those effects.

MK-677 has been widely tested and used in multiple populations. It has been shown to increase muscle mass in the elderly population without changing any other factors. It is also prescribed to children who may have growth hormone insufficiency to help them grow.

Would I let your kid take it? That's not my call, and it really shouldn't be his, he's too young to really educate himself on these things. My suggestion is that you or your doctor do the research for him. There may be some good reasons for him to take it. The main reason for me would be if he was undersized for his age. At his age he is still growing and his growth plates haven't cemented in, meaning if he was on the shorter side it can help him get a little taller.

These are just the facts. As others have said, his body is producing the best mix to grow naturally at his age.

If you want links to scientific studies just let me know.

I hope this helps.

ETA: Links to some studies

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10272984/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4205082/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5632578/

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This is not remotely true, and terrible advice.

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I'm a PT. And having 0 extension and 90 flexion is the goal for day 3 after surgery.

Maybe what you went through was different from the normal. But what you responded to my statement is false. The goal for immediate post surgical TKA range of motion by the end of day 3 is 0 extension (which is full extension) and 90 flexion. Now, those numbers don't always happen, but be assured, that is the goal for every patient.

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He's only heroic because he isn't allowed to be selfish.

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I don't think you understand what heroes are made of. Real heroes aren't patrolling the streets looking to accomplish "heroic deeds". Real heroes are put into positions by happenstance where they are forced to either act or die (or let others get killed). I'm not a hero myself, but I've served with plenty of them. And the biggest difference between them and myself is that they were put in an extraordinary position where they weren't allowed to be selfish. 99% of "heroes" are only heroic because they aren't allowed to be selfish.

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It is right in the middle. Deep inside.

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Deep Middle could be Piriformis Syndrome. Try some piriformis stretches to see if it relieves your symptoms.

This seated chair stretch is the one I have people do the most:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR1rtQ-PF38

I'll have them hinge forward at the hips to a stretch and immediately come out of the stretch (This is called a dynamic stretch). I'll have them do this 4 or 5 times. Follow up with the same movement but hold the stretch for 30-60 seconds. I have them repeat the whole process 3 times.

If that seems to work then I suggest you incorporate some clamshell exercises to strengthen the muscle.

I hope this helps.

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I put 5 in my food or protein shake every day. What am I supposed to be noticing after 18 months of doing so?

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Are you asking me this, or are you just adding to the thread? What 5 do you put in your food or protein shake everyday? Grams of Creatine or Gummies? I can answer your question if you want me to.

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How often do you retest your max lifts?

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I'm a little different than most because I'm a conjugate method guy. Max Effort lifts are a part of my training. I train them once or twice a week. They range from 5rm to 1rm and they are staggered with my lifting. Max effort lifting is good for strength gains but it's also great for tendon strength.

The body needs stress to grow. There are two basic laws, Wolff's Law (bones) and Davis's Law (soft tissue). There's nothing wrong with max effort lifting as long as it's part of a consistent routine and you listen to your body. Consistent max effort lifting will increase tendon and ligament strength, if used with good form and listening to your body.