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155tostart
02-18-2006, 08:26 AM
has anyone else noticed this before. on my loading phase taking 2 rounded t-spoons in the morning on an empty stomach, 2 more in the aft and 1 before bed. i find it hard to eat throughout the day. maybe don't take it on an empty stomach like suggested?
getfit
02-18-2006, 08:33 AM
how much creatine are you taking?

5g is enough
Rock
02-18-2006, 10:47 AM
I do 15g-25g aday and it works fine for me, with kre-alkalyn you dont have to load or stop.
Shao-LiN
02-18-2006, 10:48 AM
Looks like he's loading with 25g. Loading isn't necessary. I've never lost my appetite from creatine, but if you think you are, stop loading.
Shao-LiN
02-18-2006, 10:49 AM
I do 15g-25g aday and it works fine for me, with kre-alkalyn you dont have to load or stop.

Don't have to load or stop with monohydrate either. But that seems like a lot. I thought the purpose of kre-alkalyn buffered creatine was to lower the amount of servings you needed to take.
155tostart
02-20-2006, 10:58 AM
finished the loading phase and my appetite is back. using the creapure monohydrate. i guess next time i won't load. can i use this longer than 8wks because its monohydrate?
getfit
02-20-2006, 11:04 AM
i use creatine monohydrate and i take it everyday 5g
mikey4402
02-20-2006, 11:11 AM
finished the loading phase and my appetite is back. using the creapure monohydrate. i guess next time i won't load. can i use this longer than 8wks because its monohydrate?
creatine does not need to be cycled or loaded
Holto
02-20-2006, 11:51 AM
I find taking 5g/day while cutting helps with appetite.
Shao-LiN
02-20-2006, 05:58 PM
finished the loading phase and my appetite is back. using the creapure monohydrate. i guess next time i won't load. can i use this longer than 8wks because its monohydrate?

What makes you think you even need to cycle off any creatine?
Jordanbcool
02-21-2006, 05:28 PM
What makes you think you even need to cycle off any creatine?

On the bottles it tells you not to take it for extended periods (some bottles differ depending on what else is in it) I.E. anymore then 8-10 weeks. Just looked at my bottle and it says the same thing.

They also suggest a loading phase the first 4-5 days.

Just clearing up why people are asking these questions.

-jordan