how do you guys feel about cycling creatine?

[schroedes]

What's your thoughts on this fellas? Is it needed ya think? And how long if you do? Does it vary with the different forms that are out now? I usually run MP creatine

[kbayne]

Really it's your own preference. I don't cycle off creatine. I'm sure some forms may need to be cycled like MCC I think is one that needs cycled but forms like creatine monohydrate do not need to be IMO.

[mpaquett]

I think cycling is unnecessary. The only thing I do that would be considered close to cycling would be switching from GreenMAG or Clout back to creapure again.

[mr.cooper69]

MCC does not need to be cycled.

I'd just use built-in cycling. Workout days only at a reasonable maintenance dose (~3g). Going into the full-on 30 days off followed by loading and whatnot is actually associated with massive elevations in DHT due to PCr flux.

[kbayne]

MCC does not need to be cycled.

I'd just use built-in cycling. Workout days only at a reasonable maintenance dose (~3g). Going into the full-on 30 days off followed by loading and whatnot is actually associated with massive elevations in DHT due to PCr flux.

Once again, Coop helps me learn something again.

[Randoja]

[hsk]

I use 2.5g daily of plain old Creapure. Have been doing so for over 2 yrs without cycling, although sometimes I forget and miss a day. I may cycle off creapure to try another form of creatine as I've been wanting to try MCC.

[jordan4293]

To be honest guys I've been on many types of creatine and I've never cycled I may take a week of if I'm swapping products but that's about it

[schroedes]

I thought i read somewhere about creatine receptors getting over simulated without cycling? I could be wrong

[murk01]

Not possible, unless u vegaterian. Creatine is in all meats. A pc of chicken breast has 2-5g. So there is no real cycling or need to cycle.

But added.creatine will help bulk, no added creatine on cut, thats what i think about it

[schroedes]

Why do so many guys say not to run creatine while on cycle then? I prefer to keep running it

[murk01]

Why do so many guys say not to run creatine while on cycle then? I prefer to keep running it

Depends on the cycle, SD creates alot of up take to the muscle, creatine would be a waste, also pumps might be painfull.
Besides that, i think creatine mono stresses the kidneys if ur not drinking enuff water.

U would prob start creatine close to or right after cycle as part of pct, to try and keep gains

[BigMikeC]

I run creatine year around, I do agree with cooper though. I only take it before and after workouts. Off days I still get enough through my red meat and food. Never noticed much benefit from supplementing creatine on off days just felt a little more bloated. When I use it pre/post only, it seems more utilized by my muscle and I get less water retention subq. I'll run it throughout my entire contest prep except for the last week no problem.

[Young Gotti]

no need to cycle it....however every year i stop taking all supplements, even multi's to do a cleanse

[ninja636]

See i d

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[ninja636]

I was told to only take creatine after my workouts... Lol I'm
Learning how to take thus stuff, after my load phase of 25 g a day for 5 days I should take around 2.5 grams a days post works outs...

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[schroedes]

I think the best times for dosing are right away in the morning with a protein drink, and immediately after a workout

[Clickster]

I, like Coop, only normally supplement creatine on workout days only.

[R1balla]

What's your thoughts on this fellas? Is it needed ya think? And how long if you do? Does it vary with the different forms that are out now? I usually run MP creatine

very debatable.

I choose to cycle creatine. Every 6 months i go a month or two off. i have my reasons and nobody believes me when i tell them why. ive told my story on here numerous times.

[R1balla]

I was told to only take creatine after my workouts... Lol I'm
Learning how to take thus stuff, after my load phase of 25 g a day for 5 days I should take around 2.5 grams a days post works outs...

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no need to load

I think the best times for dosing are right away in the morning with a protein drink, and immediately after a workout

nope. creatine is based on saturation, not timing.