well the creatine i have (higher power micronized creatine) say
"loading pahse: day 1-5, take 1 scoop 4-6 times a day"
then
"maintenance phase: day6-21, take 1 scoop twice daily, off for 3 days then repeat this cycle"
well i have been taking it once a day. what should i do mabe take 3 days off of it and start loading phase? or just keep taking once a day. or start taking it twice a day from now on? is the loading phase really important?
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11-26-2007, 05:58 PM #1Registered User
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creatine loading phase?
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11-26-2007, 06:00 PM #2Registered User
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Just keep taking it once a day. There is no need to load anymore. More studies have shown that after like 6 weeks, the amount of creatine in the muscles was the same in groups that loaded and those that didn't.
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11-26-2007, 06:00 PM #3From Stone to Iron
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do this my man. first 3 days, take 20g. after that, take 5g a day to maintain it. you dont really need to do a loading phase, all it does is get your muscles saturated quicker, but i prefer to do a loading phase.
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ok so i have been taking it for about 1 week now you want me to take 20gs tomorrow and for the next 2 days and then do 5gs after that?
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now wdf im getting myself confused..is a teaspoon = 5g?
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Originally Posted by Gillis11
It is personal preference and will get different answers although most don't load anymore. It simply saturates your muscles faster. I wouldn't if I were you as I really don't think it is needed. Plus, some people are finding success with just dosing on workout days. I take 5g a day and recommend that, as Gillis has mentioned.Originally Posted by GMXpLoDe!
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11-26-2007, 06:07 PM #7From Stone to Iron
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aye. i will be taking 5g on off days, and my green mag on training daysOriginally Posted by 2425
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what do you measure 5g with????
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That sounds like a good idea. I'm currently taking size on on training days and bulk mono on off days.Originally Posted by GMXpLoDe!
5g=1 teaspoon
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11-26-2007, 06:10 PM #10From Stone to Iron
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"heaping" teaspoon at thatOriginally Posted by Gillis11
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tyvmOriginally Posted by Gillis11
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11-26-2007, 06:11 PM #12Registered User
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ok so im just gonna continue with 5g of creatine a day, SOUND GOOD?
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11-26-2007, 06:19 PM #13From Stone to Iron
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perfect. remember lots of water tooOriginally Posted by kemp8484
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yea how can i forget 1-2gallon a day..lol thats always funOriginally Posted by GMXpLoDe!
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11-26-2007, 06:27 PM #15From Stone to Iron
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sounds good. also take the creatine with a fruit juice with a high sugar content to spike your insulin so the creatine gets absorbed faster and smootherOriginally Posted by kemp8484
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11-26-2007, 06:27 PM #16
A loading phase isn't needed, it works well for some people though.
As far as everyday use, I would suggest 5g post workout and another 5g's sometime throughout the day.
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ty for the tipOriginally Posted by GMXpLoDe!
well i hear 5g is a good enough amount?Originally Posted by TJ_Strong
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im also looking into getting Hight Power Micro....since my cellmass is almost done...
i was told that using this is best pre-w/o as oppose to to cellmass that i take post...then 6 hrs later.
so if i do take this pre-w/o can i mix it with a pre-supp such as no-xplode or whiteflood
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