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Do You Need to Cycle Creatine?

  • Creatine is mistakenly seen as harmful due to its powerful performance-enhancing abilities, but it is not a drug and does not impact hormone production.
  • Unlike anabolic steroids which require cycling to preserve health, creatine does not disrupt endocrine function and can be taken consistently without health risks.
  • No evidence supports the need to cycle creatine for health reasons; long-term use has not shown to cause kidney damage or other health issues.
  • Creatine loading (consuming 20-25 grams per day initially, then 2-5 grams daily) accelerates the saturation of creatine in muscles, enhancing its performance benefits quicker.
  • Regular supplementation of creatine, without cycling, is safe and beneficial, improving muscle mass, strength, and possibly cognition and mood.
  • If considering creatine loading, it should be taken with meals to enhance absorption and minimize digestive problems.
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