Using creatine at 5 g per day

[zweiru]

What do you guys think about doing creatine at 5 g per day? My goals are to build more muscle and strength. I'm currently 22 years old and 158 lb. I would like to put on some more size on my frame from weight training.

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Yes. Do it

 

[Mr-cable]

At 22 yo and 158lbs your gonna have to smash some food aswell mate. Can't rely on creatine only if your not getting in adequate protein and calories.

 

[Ulter]

Creatine is a great supplement. It's one of my favorites. I would recommend running it at 5 grams per day, but don't expect miracles from it.

 

[Tomandjerry]

Longstanding evidence shows 5g of creatine is an effective dose, in recent years there are more comprehensive studies with 10g,15g,20g daily consumption. Like anything there is the point of diminishing returns, but I find 10-15g to be the sweet spot for muscle fullness and cognitive function. Like everyone else said, take 5g a day to start and after a couple months you can start taking 10g to see if you notice any difference (benefits become more cognitive than muscle/recovery). Don’t load the creatine either, no point just make sure you stay hydrated. Began creatine at 17 and have taken it every day since, I’ve had my parents and siblings taking it also for the last couple of years. As @Ulter said it’s a supplement (one of the safest and most studied) not a steroid so no reason not to take it

 

[ceo]

Bros, you can't just take creatine and expect the world. You have to have a solid diet and train the right way as well. That's all together the way it works best.

 

[JasonPriest]

Creatine is a safe supplement to use. The good thing about it is that it's cheap and that it can work in certain ways to be effective.

 

[2Thick]

Yeah, Hcgenerate is the GOAT. I like the mix of herbals it has: Fadogia, Tribulus, Fenugreek, and more.

 

[ROIDDERS]

I'm not a big fan of creatine as much as I like herbals. I would run hcgenerate instead. I think it's more bang for your buck.