Creatine monohydrate is usually not enough from dietary sources alone. So one of the best times to take creatine monohydrate is after a workout, to aid muscle recovery and to help muscle creatine reserves ready for the next workout.

Additionally, studies have shown that ingesting carbohydrates with creatine monohydrate, can help increase glycogen stores in muscles after exercise more than consuming carbohydrates alone. (Glycogen is a store of energy for future use in muscles and also helps improve physical fitness and delay fatigue. )

  In addition, creatine monohydrate has also been shown to reduce inflammation and aid in wound recovery. What's more, creatine increases intracellular fluid, making muscles look fuller.

How to increase the absorption rate of Creatine Monohydrate?

1. The combination of creatine and fast sugar, such as glucose can better absorb and utilize creatine. Sufficient fast sugar can increase insulin in the body, increase the storage of creatine in muscles, and increase protein synthesis;

2. When creatine is taken, the absorption rate of fast-absorbed carbohydrates and the fast-absorbable whey protein can be maximized. Creatine + whey protein is called the buttered bread of the fitness crowd.