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Creatine dosage calculator

Creatine is one of the best-studied supplements for strength. Most people need 3–5 g a day; loading is optional.

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Daily maintenance dose
3–5 g
Every day, any time
Optional loading phase
24 g/day for 5–7 days
Split into 4 doses. Skip it and you saturate in about 3–4 weeks instead.

Creatine monohydrate. Water it pulls is mostly inside muscle, not under the skin. Check with a doctor if you have kidney problems.

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