How long should i take creatine for?

alexanne · 01-07-2005, 04:26 PM

I started taking it in December 13 last year, i just ran out of it, ive heard that you should use it for 1 month, then go off itfor another month, then back again....help

sgtneo · 01-07-2005, 04:31 PM

depends on what stuff your using i use san v12 turbo for which i have to use for 8 weeks then have a 4 week break

best thing to do is to read the back of the tub

Neo

Gun-Ryo · 01-07-2005, 04:35 PM

You should take time off? i have nothing on the back of my bottle, nor have i ever read about taking time off,,, and for reason, if i was to take 4 weeks off my creatine i would probably lose all these results

Stu · 01-07-2005, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gun-Ryo

You should take time off? i have nothing on the back of my bottle, nor have i ever read about taking time off,,, and for reason, if i was to take 4 weeks off my creatine i would probably lose all these results

you wouldn't lose the lean body mass gained whilst on creatine but you would lose the water weight

Du · 01-07-2005, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtneo

best thing to do is to read the back of the tub

I completely disagree.

alexanne · 01-07-2005, 04:59 PM

im taking cell tech creatine, and it says that it should be used for a minimun of 8 weeks, but i hear everywhere, that you should take 2 weeks off, then start again, some other places say, 4 weeks off, others say go off it for the same amount of time you used it..im confused here

sgtneo · 01-07-2005, 05:04 PM

why would that be disagree able it usually tells you what to do on mine it says use for 8 weeks and stop for 4 its san v12 turbo

should i not stop using it then when my 8 weeks are up??

Neo

Du · 01-07-2005, 06:25 PM

To clear things up - just take one serving at 5mg before lifting, then 5mg post workout.

Load for a week. Then maintain for a while, like 6 weeks. Then load again. Wash, rinse, repeat.

Neo - usually directions on the back of the package arent exactly the best. Just a general statement, but usually a correct one.

Stu · 01-07-2005, 06:32 PM

it think you mean 5g not 5mg

Du · 01-07-2005, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by stu21Ldn

it think you mean 5g not 5mg

yea youre right, my bad. 5mg would be a wicked small dose. thanks bro.

alexanne · 01-07-2005, 07:18 PM

i loaded the first week, it said to take one serving in the morning and one right after your workout, then maintain one serving right after workout for 8 weeks. When im done with the 8 weeks, should i stop taking it for 2 weeks then load again and repeat the whole process?

huesoloco · 01-07-2005, 07:43 PM

All you need is 5 grams. They tell you to load so that you use up alot of the product quickly, and have to buy more after. Get off celltech, it's to expensive. Just get your plain powder and drink it with your favorite juice. Since no one really knows the safe dosages of creatine, I did 6 - 4weeks on, 4 weeks off. Make sure to drink alot of water when you take creatine and you'll never have to worry about any problems from Creatine.

sgtneo · 01-08-2005, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by du510

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Neo - usually directions on the back of the package arent exactly the best. Just a general statement, but usually a correct one.

so should i not stop for 4 weks just continue using san v12 turbo because my 8 week period comes to an end soon and thats when it recomends to stop for 4 weeks due to its potency

Neo

oh and whats loading?

crazy_enough · 01-08-2005, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sgtneo

oh and whats loading?

Its where u take like 10g pre and 10g post w/o for the first 5-10 days to overflow the muscles with ATP...I personally think that loading isnt necessary...It efficient say you have an upcoming event (lifting, endurance etc) and want to kick ur bod into high gear and provide a muscular "boost" a bit but otherwise IMHO its unnecessary....

I have a feeling im gonna get blasted over this one!

01-07-2005, 04:26 PM	#1
alexanne Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 29	How long should i take creatine for? I started taking it in December 13 last year, i just ran out of it, ive heard that you should use it for 1 month, then go off itfor another month, then back again....help
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01-07-2005, 04:59 PM	#6
alexanne Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 29	im taking cell tech creatine, and it says that it should be used for a minimun of 8 weeks, but i hear everywhere, that you should take 2 weeks off, then start again, some other places say, 4 weeks off, others say go off it for the same amount of time you used it..im confused here
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01-07-2005, 06:25 PM	#8
Du Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,085 Photos: 5	To clear things up - just take one serving at 5mg before lifting, then 5mg post workout. Load for a week. Then maintain for a while, like 6 weeks. Then load again. Wash, rinse, repeat. Neo - usually directions on the back of the package arent exactly the best. Just a general statement, but usually a correct one.
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01-07-2005, 07:18 PM	#11
alexanne Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 29	i loaded the first week, it said to take one serving in the morning and one right after your workout, then maintain one serving right after workout for 8 weeks. When im done with the 8 weeks, should i stop taking it for 2 weeks then load again and repeat the whole process?
alexanne Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 29

01-07-2005, 07:43 PM	#12
huesoloco Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 187	All you need is 5 grams. They tell you to load so that you use up alot of the product quickly, and have to buy more after. Get off celltech, it's to expensive. Just get your plain powder and drink it with your favorite juice. Since no one really knows the safe dosages of creatine, I did 6 - 4weeks on, 4 weeks off. Make sure to drink alot of water when you take creatine and you'll never have to worry about any problems from Creatine.
huesoloco Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 187

01-07-2005, 04:31 PM	#2
sgtneo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK South east Posts: 725	depends on what stuff your using i use san v12 turbo for which i have to use for 8 weeks then have a 4 week break best thing to do is to read the back of the tub Neo

01-07-2005, 04:35 PM	#3
Gun-Ryo Gun-Ryo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 34	You should take time off? i have nothing on the back of my bottle, nor have i ever read about taking time off,,, and for reason, if i was to take 4 weeks off my creatine i would probably lose all these results

01-07-2005, 05:04 PM	#7
sgtneo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK South east Posts: 725	why would that be disagree able it usually tells you what to do on mine it says use for 8 weeks and stop for 4 its san v12 turbo should i not stop using it then when my 8 weeks are up?? Neo

01-07-2005, 06:32 PM	#9
Stu cooking up a storm Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,868 Photos: 1	it think you mean 5g not 5mg

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