How much creatine do you take? Other related questions

**Billv0** · 23-03-2011 02:52 PM

Studies never show the full picture. I think it takes about a month for the effects of creatine to dissapate.

**James** · 23-03-2011 03:28 PM

Potential side effects of oral creatine supplement... [Clin J Sport Med. 1998] - PubMed result
Safety of creatine supplementation. [Subcell Biochem. 2007] - PubMed result
Side effects of creatine supplementation in athlet... [Int J Sports Physiol Perform. 2006] - PubMed result

Looks like us guys taking creatine without breaks are somewhat guinea pigs hey?

**Gym buddy** · 23-03-2011 04:15 PM

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Potential side effects of oral creatine supplement... [Clin J Sport Med. 1998] - PubMed result
Safety of creatine supplementation. [Subcell Biochem. 2007] - PubMed result
Side effects of creatine supplementation in athlet... [Int J Sports Physiol Perform. 2006] - PubMed result

Looks like us guys taking creatine without breaks are somewhat guinea pigs hey?

Well nobody really knows, so a cycle of a week or two may be a good idea after all, at least to lowere potential negative side effects...

**manu** · 23-03-2011 05:17 PM

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been on it for about 5 years non stop

5 YEARS? Jesus, well I guess if you dont get any negative side effects after so long then there aren't any.

**manu** · 23-03-2011 05:22 PM

What about your own natural creatine production, wouldnt that come to a complete halt after nonstop longterm supplementation?

**Gym buddy** · 23-03-2011 05:59 PM

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What about your own natural creatine production, wouldnt that come to a complete halt after nonstop longterm supplementation?

Why would your body bother producing it when you have a constant stream of creatine being thrown into your bloodstream?!
Sounds risky to me

**manu** · 23-03-2011 06:08 PM

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Why would your body bother producing it when you have a constant stream of creatine being thrown into your bloodstream?!
Sounds risky to me

Thats what i mean.... if u supplement for serveral years and then stop, your body would not produce any of its own for a while or maybe even over the long run, but then no one really knows.

I guess cycling is just safer until any studies prove otherwise

**Billv0** · 23-03-2011 07:38 PM

My memory isnt that great but im pretty sure its two amino acids that are responsible for making creatine if you fail to get it through diet. I dont think the real problem is making its own such as cells that the creatine saturates becoming desensitised or the transporting system that carries it through to the muscles down regulating.

Ofcourse if theres any literature that can say it all works fine and takes no time at all then all the better i just havent put in the work to research it.

**James** · 24-03-2011 10:32 AM

You can saturate your stores by supplementation but I believe the body continues to synthesize it regardless due to ongoing ATP needs.

**kyle_d** · 24-03-2011 04:42 PM

I could do with a quick reply on this...

I just got my creapure today, but im currently on my rest days until sunday so should i start it today or wait? Iv heard it takes a few days to start.

I work nights too so on my days i work i dont get up til 4pm so should i just take it first thing when i get up, and on workout days split the dosage?

Thanks