Quick questions on Creatine

[freestyler]

Hi,

I recieved 4 tubs of Creatine from a family member and because the tubs have no labels on them, I have a few questions.
Firstly, I have read the articles on them but am a little confuesed about the 'Phases'

I am pretty sure that the type of creatine I have is 'AST Creatine Monohydrate' and was looking at the Loading Phase and the Maintance Phase. I am currently doing the WBB#1 routine and today (Friday) is the last day of the week for training. Do I simply start the Loading Phase for 5 days then the Maintance Phase while in middle of training or do I halt training until Loading is over?

Also because there is no label on the tubs I dont really, know the amount I should be taking and when, because there are different figures on different articles.

This is what is written for the product, found on the internet:


Loading Phase: Take 5 grams four times daily for 5 days.

Maintenance Phase: Take 5 grams twice daily.

During your Loading Phase you should be drinking an EXTRA 64 to 80 ounces of liquid than you normally drink. During the maintenance phase you should drink an EXTRA 32 to 40 ounces.

Does this seem ok?

Sorry if this has come up before.

Thanks

[ryuage]

no need to load 5g/day is sufficient... honestly whenever but personally I take it post workout in my shake.

[freestyler]

So 2 5g's per day is enough? Do I do this everyday or just tyraining days?

[ryan-]

5g/day.

i take mine usually before i lift.

AND DRINK LOTS OF WATER!

[bentkarnes]

i take a (small)teaspoon in the morning with my shake and another one after my workout again in my shake. i think alot of people like to take it with dextrose. i like to take it with my shake cuz its packed with over 150g of high quality carbs

[freestyler]

Thanks for all your help.

Last note, I only train 3 times a week (Mon / Wed / Fri) So should I just take 5g 3 times a week, and what if I take it on Tuesday and Thursday, will I be wasting it?

[Want2BYounger]

I take mine every morning including off days.

[skyjumper]

The recommended dose is 5g, but this does this vary by size? I weigh 225 and I wonder if 5g is enough.

[Holto]

5 is likely more than enough for 225