I've started working out again, been going at it for a few months now. Not lifting super heavy weights yet, trying to gain weight. Is creatine a good idea? Anything to watch it for, as far as brands, side effects, etc? I've been trying to read up on it, it sounds pretty safe but I'm new to all this stuff.
You don't need creatine really. Get the working out nailed down first and then move into getting the extras.
I've been working out to good results for about 2 years. Rarely used creatine. Times that I did, the gross taste wasn't worth whatever marginal gain I made.
Have used protein powder though, to good results.