How much creatine is too much?

[MacheteMike5]

I'm 6'0 180lbs and looking to build as much lean muscle as possible while keeping my BF as low as possible. How much creatine should I take per day? I currently have BPI brand creatine (creatine blend) as well as RSP brand creatine monohydrate. I was planning on taking two scoops of the BPI creatine (8g of creatine) BEFORE my workouts to serve as a bit of pre-workout energy, and then supplement that with one or two scoops (5-10g) of the RSP creatine AFTER my lift/later in the day.

Is that too much creatine for one day?

I was also wondering if I should/could perhaps mix these two creatine powders (ex. instead of two scoops of the BPI before a workout, maybe mix one scoop of BPI with one scoop of the RSP)?

Let me know!

[compan]

Anything above what you actually need (3-5g on workout days) is mostly just going to be peed out and is unnecessary. Above that is not "too much" in the sense that you're at risk for adverse side effects, it's just "too much" in it's a waste to use above that for the most part.

[Heizz]

Only target 3-5g/day.

No need for loading/cycling creatine either.

Just remember to stay hydrated throughout the day.

[TCWoody]

I'm 6'0 180lbs and looking to build as much lean muscle as possible while keeping my BF as low as possible. How much creatine should I take per day? I currently have BPI brand creatine (creatine blend) as well as RSP brand creatine monohydrate. I was planning on taking two scoops of the BPI creatine (8g of creatine) BEFORE my workouts to serve as a bit of pre-workout energy, and then supplement that with one or two scoops (5-10g) of the RSP creatine AFTER my lift/later in the day.

Is that too much creatine for one day?

I was also wondering if I should/could perhaps mix these two creatine powders (ex. instead of two scoops of the BPI before a workout, maybe mix one scoop of BPI with one scoop of the RSP)?

Let me know!

Several brands of preworkout and some powdered proteins already contain a level of creatine so if you use either or both there is no need for standalone creatine. Look on the labels of what you use, if any, then assess your needs from there.

[XCriticalBenchX]

I'm the odd ball, my preference is 10g but that is me, strictly based on trial and error several times.

Mike

[BigAust]

For your body weight 5g will be enough. As Mike said for most its trial and error we are all different and respond in different ways.