what to drink with creatine?

[Cuansi]

Does acidic drinks like orange juice or grape juice destroy or reduce the effects of creatine. Im looking for a good frucose or sugary drink to take after workout.

[Warrior]

It's best to neutralize your stomach if anything. A highly acidic stomach can break down the creatine into useless metabolites. Orange juice (asorbic acid) would not be a good choice - grape juice would be better. Taking sodium bicarbonate (alka-seltzers or even baking soda, which must dissolve completetly before injesting) can help the absorbtion.

Aside from an acidic diet, there are a lot of factors that can raise your stomach PH and make Creatine breakdown more likely. Things like a high calorie diet and frequent exercise.

Drinking a lot of water and popping a few alka-seltzers with your Creatine can increase the CP uptake by keeping your stomach PH low.

[YellowJacket]

Grape juice is a good choice, your post workout shake is even better.