Creatine Cycling

No. You can stay on creatine as long as you want. I personally like to take a couple weeks off every 12 weeks or so, but it's all personal preference.
 
PhilipG said:
Is it really necessary to take a full 4 weeks off after 4 weeks on creatine?
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No (as Chops89 said). Creatine cycling is really a personal preference thing. I personally use it every day, all year round.

~Rosie
Team APPNUT
 
kurtphyre said:
I thought the same thing until I spoke with a couple Pharm. D's, and attending MD's at the hospital I work at. They made it sound like cycling off is vital to long term kidney health.

Just speaking from first hand experience, a 22 year man I cared for was in a MVC with several bone fractures, organ trauma, etc. He was taking creatine and developed significant kidney failure (requiring Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) while in the hospital. We felt that without the extra creatinine kidney failure would not have developed.
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A lot of people have prior medical conditions that contribute to the kidney problems. Some of these people also take way to much creatine on a daily basis which may contribute to kidney problems. I took creatine for three years straight and no issues. Once the muscles are saturated use a low dosage and it should be fine. I guess this is why kre-alkalyn works for me. I only take two caps before a workout and I am good all day. On the other hand dosing 10-20 grams a day may contribute to problems, that is way to much creatine to began with.
 
kurtphyre said:
I thought the same thing until I spoke with a couple Pharm. D's, and attending MD's at the hospital I work at. They made it sound like cycling off is vital to long term kidney health.

Just speaking from first hand experience, a 22 year man I cared for was in a MVC with several bone fractures, organ trauma, etc. He was taking creatine and developed significant kidney failure (requiring Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) while in the hospital. We felt that without the extra creatinine kidney failure would not have developed.
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It will depend on the individual, the type of creatine used, and how much creatine used daily. I used to have bloods done weekly, and did nor have ANY issues with any creatine re kidneys, etc. unless it was creatine ethyl ester - and I will never use that again. Again, everyone must do what is right for them, and if one knows their body, then they can make the best decision on what to do.

~Rosie
Team APPNUT
 
Guejsn said:
It will depend on the individual, the type of creatine used, and how much creatine used daily. I used to have bloods done weekly, and did nor have ANY issues with any creatine re kidneys, etc. unless it was creatine ethyl ester - and I will never use that again. Again, everyone must do what is right for them, and if one knows their body, then they can make the best decision on what to do.

~Rosie
Team APPNUT
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That's cool. If you don't mind, how were you getting your kidney function tested every week?
 
kurtphyre said:
That's cool. If you don't mind, how were you getting your kidney function tested every week?
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As I said, from 2000 up until mid-2009, I had a complete and full range - hormonal, metabolic, liver function, kidney function, and lipid panels - of bloods done weekly; if you have ever read any of my earlier logs, you will know this, and I noted any changes re this.

~Rosie
Team APPNUT
 
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