HI i have took creatine for like 4 weeks i loved the strenth gains it gave me.. but i ran out so i have been off it for like two weeks and now when i work out i get tired really easy and my muscles take longer to recover. would any care to explain to me why this happen's.. and is there a reason for cycling creatine?
Posted by: FishOrCutBait
Because you were so used to the extra strength from creatine, I suggest you try CEE http://www.bulknutrition.com/?products_id=1618 Because you dont have to load, nor do you need to worry about cycling. And 500g will last you FOREVER.
Posted by: Rocky_B
Here's why I think you should cycle creatine.
Your body does make creatine, and when you begin taking creatine, your body will stop making it.. same as taking test, your body stops making a lot of test when you are taking high doses of it. After long periods of time, your body can become dependant on things like test and creatine and will stop making them...
Also, studies on creatine have only been done while people were taking it for up to 8 weeks, so it's better to be safe and not go longer than 8 weeks on it, before resting from it a bit.
Posted by: bballstud
alright thanks fish and rocky i understand now..
Posted by: Adamjs
other than the abovementioned, it's also good to cycle creatine because the impurities in it are meant to mess with your kidneys, and there have been no long term studies on it with most concluding that further studies are required.