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Creatine loading phase

Posted on 5/11/19 at 6:23 pm
Posted by tigerbait01
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Member since Jul 2007
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Posted on 5/11/19 at 6:23 pm
Have any of you had good results from a creatine loafing phase? I’m going to start tomorrow or Monday with 20 grams for the first 5 days and then dial it back to 5 grams per day after that.
Posted by reauxl tigers
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Member since Aug 2014
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Posted on 5/11/19 at 6:54 pm to
I've heard that that just a scam to make you blow through your supply quicker. However, I've never done a loading fase, just started with 5g a day and waited a week or so for full effect.
This post was edited on 5/11/19 at 6:55 pm
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22574 posts
Posted on 5/11/19 at 7:01 pm to
There's scientific studies on this and it says the loading phase helps with benefits quicker but will be the same later.

So yes, a loading phase is beneficial but not necessary.
Posted by boxcarbarney
Above all things, be a man
Member since Jul 2007
27648 posts
Posted on 5/13/19 at 9:15 am to
Creatine is relatively cheap, so doing a loading phase shouldn't break the bank. One thing to be aware of is stomach discomfort during this phase. It doesn't happen to everyone, but taking in more than 5grams of Creatine a day frick up my stomach.
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22574 posts
Posted on 5/13/19 at 10:42 am to
quote:

5g a day and waited a week or so for full effect.


Takes longer than a week at maintenance dose to reach saturation. It's more like 3 to 4 weeks.
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