Creatine Loading.

[J-Mak]

Hey I am going to start loading up on Creatine on the 12th of next month.
I have been off the stuff for a month, I have been using Creatine constantly for a while. I am new to Taking breaks with Creatine and Loading up on Creatine.

My Plan on Creatine loading is to take 20g of creatine a day.
I am just unsure on how to take the 20g.

How many servings should I take it on?
(eg. 2 servings of 10g, 4 servings of 5g).

When should i have each serving?
(eg. Morning,evening,night)


Thanks in advance.

[The Jitterskull]

Remember, its not the amount you should take, but rather be used to increase workout times. Don't overload on it, the body doesn't naturally want too much of it floating around.

Creatine is an Arginine-base derivative, which has many amino groups. Take as much as you want but drink water.
From a biochem perspective, it's not too dangerous in large amounts, but please have water nearby.

[playstation3]

I usually load like this
5 grams split four times throughout the day

-The morning with my meal
-Lunch
-Pre workout
-Post workout

Then on maintenance i just do it pre and post workout

[J-Mak]

I usually load like this
5 grams split four times throughout the day

-The morning with my meal
-Lunch
-Pre workout
-Post workout

Then on maintenance i just do it pre and post workout

Thankyou, I will be following this schedule.

Rep to both repliers.

[J-Mak]

Sorry for reviving this dead thread but I must get confirmation that I am doing creatine loading correctly, this is my first time.

I am going to load for 10 days, starting on the 12th.
I workout every 2nd day, do I load creatine for only the 5 days I work out, or even on the days I rest on?

That was my my concern, it hit me one night and I couldn't answer it.

I usually load like this
5 grams split four times throughout the day

-The morning with my meal
-Lunch
-Pre workout
-Post workout

Then on maintenance i just do it pre and post workout

I am still going to work with your method, although i have a minor change:
I do university monday - friday, so i dont want to be leaving the class every 5 mins to piss.

-After Uni.
-Pre workout
-Post workout (2 loads)


Thanks once again.

[alex333]

take it everyday for your loading phase.

[Charles Westington III]

Keep in mind while loading on creatine that the intake of extra potassium is VITAL. Creatine almost completely flushes the system of potassium, and while you'll still see gains without extra potassium intake, your gains will increase exponentially for each banana you eat (an excellent source of potassium). We're talking about an increase in muscle mass of about 3x if as many as 10 bananas are consumed per day.

Source: My fitness trainer and http://www.springerlink.com/content/h3828r4q72374tj3/

[J-Mak]

Keep in mind while loading on creatine that the intake of extra potassium is VITAL. Creatine almost completely flushes the system of potassium, and while you'll still see gains without extra potassium intake, your gains will increase exponentially for each banana you eat (an excellent source of potassium). We're talking about an increase in muscle mass of about 3x if as many as 10 bananas are consumed per day.

Source: My fitness trainer and http://www.springerlink.com/content/h3828r4q72374tj3/

How should i get extra potassium,
I will look into foods,
but i doubt i will be able to afford a banana a day..

Also, thanks for telling me to take Creatine everyday,
I will do that.

edit: sorry, for some reason it wont let me rep.

[The Jitterskull]

How should i get extra potassium,
I will look into foods,
but i doubt i will be able to afford a banana a day..

Also, thanks for telling me to take Creatine everyday,
I will do that.

edit: sorry, for some reason it wont let me rep.

You should also get a blood test for vitamin levels if you want to be perfectly safe.
EDIT: Vitamin D tests are almost useless, don't get them. Just get lots of sun.