Supplements before and after workout question

[spyglass67]

I currently take creatine monohydrate and on whey protein.
I was using Cee and I would drink 25grams of protein 15 min before workout and immediately after workout I would mix 25grams of protein with the Cee and grape juice,Should I do the same with the Creatine Mono but drink 5grams before and 5 grams after workout?? And is it wrong to drink grapejuice before workout??Any suggestions would be great.

[Ggekler722]

People usually take creatine after a workout. Yes continue to take it postworkout. CEE IS monohydrate with an ester attached and 5 grams is a sufficient dose. Seeing as how grape juice will give your body an insulin spike thus allowing a better absorption of nutrients it is fine to have it before your workout. Taking creatine with grape juice is a good idea due to this insulin spike. That way you will absorb more creatine as you would if you didnt take it with grape juice.

[NiteHawk]

With the creatine monohydrate, take it after your workout. Taking creatine after a workout will help replenish your creatine phosphate levels, your body absorbs nutrients the best after a workout, and the insulin spike from your post workout shake or meal will drive the creatine in your cells better.

Taking creatine with grape juice is still the method I use and it works fine.