I used to use creatine and protein, and when I used it depended on when I ate and when I would lift. Creatine would always come after the work out, but I'm not sure what the results of that alone were, because I only used it for 3 months or so. Protein would go before the work out if I hadn't eaten in a while, but preferably after, because I think the body starts repairing itself 30 minutes after you get done lifting, or something like that. So, if you haven't eaten in a while, and work out and eat nothing right after, your body won't recover at its optimal speed. I've only lifted about 4 years, and haven't done so regularly since the semester started, so I'd listen to other people before myself. Hope it helps.
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