Creatine breaks down slowly when added to water

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Creatine breaks down slowly when added to water

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Compositions containing creatine

Contrary to what was previously thought, creatine actually breaks down quite slowly in fluids.

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The more acidic the fluid is, the faster it breaks down.

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Yoghurt is acidic, yet creatine added to yoghurt still maintains its content rather well.

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Probably because yoghurt is usually kept in the fridge, and creatine maintains its content better in low temperatures.

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So making a peri-workout shake with creatine should be ok as long as you don't workout over 8 hours or in an oven :P Pre-mixed creatine drinks however will probably have a lot lower creatine content as they can be stored for months.
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let's see, so you're recuperating from an injury... you gonna a bruce lee and write a tao of goi sihan?
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Be water, my friend...
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