First Time Creatine

[agentxww]

Ok, so this is my first time using creatine. Today, I took my first dose of creatine. I'm using Six Star Creatine X3 caplets. I weigh around 105 lbs and workout daily, strength training and sprints. I took 4 caplets so 12124 mg or 4.1 grams of creatine. The recommended dosage is 6 caplets and I don't see anything about loading when you start. Is this sufficient for everyday? Or do I need to load the first week or two then fall to a smaller dosage? I'm not 100% sure what's best, any suggestions and advice would be very much appreciated.

[fbcpastormk]

All you need is 3-5 grams per day, every day. Loading is not needed.

[showjo1josh]

All you need is 3-5 grams per day, every day. Loading is not needed.

This. 5g creatine monohydrate each day taken consistently is all you need.

[mjf100215]

If only someone would take the time to summarize all of the widely available creatine info

https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=173714091

[cbs]

If only someone would take the time to summarize all of the widely available creatine info

https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=173714091

Yep, I understand that we have new people and all, but if they search, then they will have all the creatine info at their disposal.

[FormulaLT1poweR]

Ok, so this is my first time using creatine. Today, I took my first dose of creatine. I'm using Six Star Creatine X3 caplets. I weigh around 105 lbs and workout daily, strength training and sprints. I took 4 caplets so 12124 mg or 4.1 grams of creatine. The recommended dosage is 6 caplets and I don't see anything about loading when you start. Is this sufficient for everyday? Or do I need to load the first week or two then fall to a smaller dosage? I'm not 100% sure what's best, any suggestions and advice would be very much appreciated.

Directions For Creatine X3 Pill: Take 2 servings (6 caplets) per day. On days when you work out, take 2 servings immediately after your workout. On days you do not work out, take 2 servings in the morning. Consume 10 glasses of water daily to enhance creatine absorption and for general good health.

[RK42]

I took 4 caplets so 12124 mg or 4.1 grams of creatine.

How is 12124 mg the same as 4.1 grams? New math?

According to the label I found, it's 3031 mg per serving, which is 3 caplets. So 1010 mg per caplet, or 4040 mg for 4 caplets. So 4.1 grams is about correct, but I don't know where you get 12124 mg from.