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Creatine Question
Posted on 7/25/26 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 7/25/26 at 8:02 pm
I’m 53 go to the health club 3 times a week. I do different things at the health club. I do straight weights then I’ll mix in a cross fit / cardio routine. Will I see a benefit from creatine? I’m not concerned about getting bigger necessarily. I’ve read they have other benefits also
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Posted on 7/25/26 at 11:22 pm to Old Man and a Porch
Have you never used creatine before?
Probably. You might feel a better ability to push your limits a bit, but at 53 the cognitive benefits are more intriguing.
Probably. You might feel a better ability to push your limits a bit, but at 53 the cognitive benefits are more intriguing.
Posted on 7/26/26 at 6:22 am to LSUfan20005
Never used it before.
Talking to people and reading, it seems like it will make me feel better overall. The cognitive benefits definitely peaked my interest.
Talking to people and reading, it seems like it will make me feel better overall. The cognitive benefits definitely peaked my interest.
Posted on 7/26/26 at 7:31 am to Old Man and a Porch
Best summary I have found on the subject below. But basically it can aid in performance, recovery, help with neuro degeneration, cardiovascular benefits and a whole lot more.
Found My Fitness: Creatine
Found My Fitness: Creatine
Posted on 7/26/26 at 11:29 am to Old Man and a Porch
There are lots of upsides and almost no downsides. That’s usually what I tell people when they ask. The link above does a good job with the specifics.
Posted on 7/26/26 at 12:17 pm to Old Man and a Porch
I like the finer powder creatine and dry scoop 10mg/day.
Posted on 7/26/26 at 12:42 pm to Old Man and a Porch
I'm about your age and do mostly swimming and cycling with light weights 3 times a week and I've seen benefits in the form of slight bicep and chest gain.
This post was edited on 7/26/26 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 7/26/26 at 1:06 pm to Old Man and a Porch
I’m 55. Been lifting and martial arts pretty much since I was a teen. Obviously done a lot of stuff in that window but my constant has always been creatine. Used to do the standard 5 grams per day but have since upped that to 15 per day for over a year. Not only will it help you in the gym but it will also benefit you tremendously with cognitive ability as well.
Posted on 7/26/26 at 7:57 pm to MWP
I have been reading standard dosage is 5g a day. What made you increase to 15? How do you know if you increase and it’s too much?
Posted on 7/26/26 at 8:17 pm to Old Man and a Porch
Studies are showing 15-20g is actually the sweet spot for cognitive function with creatine. Search some of the past post history for this. LSU777 has thrown out lots of info on this.
Posted on 7/26/26 at 9:00 pm to MWP
Had anyone ever had their creatinine levels be abnormally high when taking blood labs. Mine has been high the last 3 years. Read that creatine can cause false high levels. Decided to get off for 6 weeks and redo labs to see. I was basically in the kidney failure range. Only 46 and have no other signs of kidney issues. I was taking between 10 and 15mg daily.
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