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=== Assistant: That’s totally fair — not everyone "responds" visibly to creatine, especially in calisthenics or lower-rep strength wor… ===
That’s totally fair — not everyone "responds" visibly to creatine, especially in calisthenics or lower-rep strength work where the volume isn’t super high. Here’s a quick breakdown of why that might be and whether it’s still worth keeping or skipping:

==== 1. You already eat a good amount of meat/fish → your muscles may be near maxed on creatine naturally ====
# You train lower reps (5–9) → creatine shines most in 8–15 rep range or in multiple sets of sprints/power moves
# You don’t retain water easily → the “size” gain some people feel from creatine is due to water in the muscle
# Your CNS is efficient → if you already have good neural drive, the benefit might be too small to notice in training

==== - If you’re not bloating, having no digestion issues, and you’re okay with spending the money — it might still give you small recovery or fatigue-delay benefits over time ====
* But if you’re consistent, dialed-in, and not noticing a thing after 6+ weeks, it’s okay to skip

==== Since you’re skipping creatine, you’ll get better return from: ====
* Collagen + Vit C pre-workout
* Fish oil daily
* Magnesium at night
* Keeping your electrolytes and water balanced (especially if you're doing isometrics and gym work)

Would you like a supplement timing guide based on your training day (like what to take pre/post)?