Creatine dosing

[zombiemuscle]

Is it safe to dose 10g creatine all at once? Would there be any benefit compaired to dosing 5g? Any side effects?

I'm using Creapure.

 

[liftin4fun]

I do 10g twice a day. The more the better for me. Id rather have extra not being used then not having enough. You will hear many different answers on this. Do what works for you.

 

[Rhyno]

I like spreading out the dosage through-out the day so I taking it in at least 3 different times. Creatine usually makes me hold a lot of water under the skin giving me a 'puffy' look. But since I spread out the dose, I don't notice this problem anymore (given that I drink enough water).

Your body can only use so much creatine. So start at 5g and then move to 10g to see how it treats you. You can even more up to the 15-20g range like lifting4fun and see how it treats you. And don't worry, creatine is safe. Just make sure you are drinking enough water to avoid cramps.

 

[jamo30]

ive heard too much creatine can be harmful to youre kidneys. is this not true?

 

[tbinnerarity]

who needs kidneys? Or a liver....?

 

[seunim]

There's always at least one wiseass. ^^^

I generally dose 5g pre and 5g post workout.

 

[Robboe]

ive heard too much creatine can be harmful to youre kidneys. is this not true?

Maybe. If you have existing kidney issues.

 

[lonewolf0420]

I dose 3-5g with my morning shake. Another 5g pre, and 5g post workout. There can be absorption issues with creatine, so I like to space doses out. Plus I have no bloating issues, dosing like I do.