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Posted on 5/18/18 at 5:54 pm
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 5/18/18 at 5:54 pm
I've heard of people going a month or two at a time and then going off creatine.

I was reading an article earlier today that suggested that it should really be done in a more short term. One week on and one week off type of thing.

Any conclusive research on this or is it just bro science?
Posted by DeafJam73
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2010
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Posted on 5/18/18 at 6:01 pm to
Cycle creatine? I only take it on training days, but I haven’t cycled use before.
Posted by LSUAlum2001
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Member since Aug 2003
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Posted on 5/18/18 at 6:05 pm to
I take it daily. No cycling.
This post was edited on 5/18/18 at 6:06 pm
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
176800 posts
Posted on 5/18/18 at 6:25 pm to
quote:

Cycle creatine? I only take it on training days, but I haven’t cycled use before.

I've also seen some people say you should take on non training days.

I don't know what to believe anymore!
Posted by Rep520
Member since Mar 2018
10476 posts
Posted on 5/18/18 at 6:29 pm to
Are you looking for general health or athletic benefits?

Athletically, there hasn't been a study that notes a reduced effect over time.

General health, without an underlying kidney issue, it has not been shown to have an effect to cycle. There is a limit because there are not a ton of long term studies. The benefit is the same as just keeping protein intake down when there's a kidney issue.

Posted by LSUAlum2001
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Posted on 5/18/18 at 6:29 pm to
I take it post workout in a protein shake on training days, and before bed on non-training days.
Posted by lsucoonass
shreveport and east texas
Member since Nov 2003
70270 posts
Posted on 5/18/18 at 7:05 pm to
Back in the 90’s loading was recommended

Now a days just 5-10 grams

Cycling is not needed
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22574 posts
Posted on 5/18/18 at 8:20 pm to
You don't need to load but it gets in quicker. I'm talking monohydrate.
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