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post 10000089223 03-16-2026, 08:12 AM
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Anyone still taking creatine?

Used to all the time 10+ years ago. Then on and off occasional as I found it was mostly placebo other than helping me put on water weight. Now I'm seeing recent studies within the last year or so that apparently it helps reduce anxiety by increasing serotonin? Thinking of ordering some again since it's cheap enough.
post 10000089230 03-16-2026, 08:25 AM
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I take 5g basically 5 days per week, then a week off every 6 weeks or so to "reset". Have done that since I started lifting regularly.
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post 10000089234 03-16-2026, 08:27 AM
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Been using it almost daily for over 20 years now. I've gone some stretches without it and strength loss is absolutely noticeable. No need to get fancy like way back when with the creatine ethyl-ester or anything like that. 5g of good ol fashioned monohydrate is fine. Still to this day is one of the most, if not most, researched supplements on the planet. And time and time again, so long as you're staying hydrated and don't have any ridiculous preexisting conditions, it's shown as nothing but beneficial is a whole slew of areas and functions.
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post 10000089237 03-16-2026, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted By maori-rap⏩
I take 5g basically 5 days per week, then a week off every 6 weeks or so to "reset". Have done that since I started lifting regularly.
Originally Posted By xxAchillesxx⏩
Been using it almost daily for over 20 years now. I've gone some stretches without it and strength loss is absolutely noticeable. No need to get fancy like way back when with the creatine ethyl-ester or anything like that. 5g of good ol fashioned monohydrate is fine. Still to this day is one of the most, if not most, researched supplements on the planet. And time and time again, so long as you're staying hydrated and don't have any ridiculous preexisting conditions, it's shown as nothing but beneficial is a whole slew of areas and functions.
Das it boyos. Ordered some. I'll do the first week for 10g each day and then taper to 5g a day. Been about 3 or 4 years since I've bought creatine I think
post 10000089238 03-16-2026, 08:34 AM
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I tried taking it a bit like 6 months ago, and realized that it fucks up my sleep. Longer to fall asleep and lower quality.

I'd like to be able to take it, but I'm on TRT now and have plenty of miscle mass that looks much leaner than creatine muscle already.
post 10000089245 03-16-2026, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted By xxAchillesxx⏩
Been using it almost daily for over 20 years now. I've gone some stretches without it and strength loss is absolutely noticeable. No need to get fancy like way back when with the creatine ethyl-ester or anything like that. 5g of good ol fashioned monohydrate is fine. Still to this day is one of the most, if not most, researched supplements on the planet. And time and time again, so long as you're staying hydrated and don't have any ridiculous preexisting conditions, it's shown as nothing but beneficial is a whole slew of areas and functions.
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Yep, I hopped back on this year, 5g per day. What was especially convincing was the studies about cognitive improvements.
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Started taking it again last year after all the recent hype about general health benefits. I hadn't taken it for like 20 years

Recently I have been experimenting with megadosing to see if I can notice the cognitive benefits that are supposed to come with higher doses
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Originally Posted By OliverHeldens⏩
I tried taking it a bit like 6 months ago, and realized that it fucks up my sleep. Longer to fall asleep and lower quality.

I'd like to be able to take it, but I'm on TRT now and have plenty of miscle mass that looks much leaner than creatine muscle already.
This guy says creatine affects his sleep.

Same guy that gets high from like 50mg test e shots lol.
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Originally Posted By CellyTech⏩
This guy says creatine affects his sleep.

Same guy that gets high from like 50mg test e shots lol.
Lmao oliver is such a clown
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Originally Posted By MetroBrah⏩
Yep, I hopped back on this year, 5g per day. What was especially convincing was the studies about cognitive improvements.
Originally Posted By SuperHercules⏩
Started taking it again last year after all the recent hype about general health benefits. I hadn't taken it for like 20 years

Recently I have been experimenting with megadosing to see if I can notice the cognitive benefits that are supposed to come with higher doses
You guys notice any tangible benefits?
post 10000089897 03-16-2026, 04:06 PM
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I take 10g a day, tremendous for my progress and recovery

I'll take 25g if I've had a rough lack of sleep for dat dere cognition preservation, may be a placebo but I can't remember ever feeling brain fog after a lack of sleep when taking that much in the morning
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Never taken creatine before. Does it actually boost your strength?
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Originally Posted By SpeakethTruth⏩
Never taken creatine before. Does it actually boost your strength?
Yeah I recall being like 15% stronger srs
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Originally Posted By SpeakethTruth⏩
Never taken creatine before. Does it actually boost your strength?
I say yes, I actually stopped taking it for a few years and then started using it again, wasn’t really expecting to feel a difference but I did from the first workout, started making new gains after couple weeks, never again quitting it
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Mono made me constipated and didn't make a big difference, so I stopped. I take a half dose of HCL every day just because it seems like a good idea. Full dose didn't do much. No sides or bloating with HCL. Haven't really noticed any real benefit from mono or HCL either tbh.
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Originally Posted By OliverHeldens⏩
I tried taking it a bit like 6 months ago, and realized that it fucks up my sleep. Longer to fall asleep and lower quality.

I'd like to be able to take it, but I'm on TRT now and have plenty of miscle mass that looks much leaner than creatine muscle already.
They work synergistically you fucking retard
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Originally Posted By butatwhatcost⏩
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Originally Posted By radrd⏩
Mono made me constipated and didn't make a big difference, so I stopped. I take a half dose of HCL every day just because it seems like a good idea. Full dose didn't do much. No sides or bloating with HCL. Haven't really noticed any real benefit from mono or HCL either tbh.
It really gives energy to offset sleep deprivation. Magical how strong this effect is
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