i just started taking NOW creatine monohydrate and was curious if i have to cycle it. will i benifit from it (better gains etc) or is it unessesary. im drinking tons of water and i take about 5g a day. im also obviously trying to bulk up. thanks
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06-05-2011, 03:32 PM #1Registered User
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do you need to cycle creatine monohydrate?
cutting down to 140lbs
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06-05-2011, 03:34 PM #2Bulking till ´16
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No need to cycle.
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06-05-2011, 03:34 PM #3Registered User
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It is not known whether it is beneficial or not to cycle long term. Once again I would do so if you are concerned. I'd advise for every month you use creatine, take 2 weeks off, minimum.
The limits of the body and mind are unknown to most people.
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06-05-2011, 03:38 PM #4Registered User
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No need as mentioned, Just out of curiosity when are you taking your creatine?
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06-05-2011, 03:40 PM #5
It's not known very clearly what the long term side effects of prolonged usage of creatine are. If you want to be on the safe side you should cycle it.
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06-05-2011, 03:42 PM #6Title Town [Green Bay]
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its naturally found in red meat. Do you cycle your beef intake. If the answer to that was no, the answer to your original question is no aswell.
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06-05-2011, 03:45 PM #7Registered User
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2 weeks aint gonna do anything.Originally Posted by lajoo
Creatine from supplements is shown to be in the bloodstream anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks after the last dosage.
as for you should cycle? if you want to, do it. There really isnt a need for it, and there are studies i believe that support the claim.
its all up to you (i personally cycle: usually up to 2 1/2 months on, 1 month off (or more if im lazy), even tho there is no need)
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06-05-2011, 04:07 PM #8Registered User
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You dont NEED to do anything, but its usually a good idea to take a week off every couple months just to give your body a break.
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