Creatine overdose?

davidjparfitt · 02-09-2006, 11:36 PM

Hi Guys

I have been told lately that you shouldn't take to much creatine a day because you will damage your liver?

Is this True?

I also got told you shouldn't take for to many days in a row?

Is this right or not?

Your info would be very grateful

razg · 02-09-2006, 11:39 PM

Creatine is not liver toxic. The only (mild) cause for concern is increased Creatinine if you take high doses for an extended period. Creatine is extremely safe and pretty much proven to be cheap and effective.

davidjparfitt · 02-09-2006, 11:44 PM

razg thanks for the reply

what is said to be a high dose? i'm taking 15g a day, is this ok

cheers

crazycal1 · 03-09-2006, 12:35 AM

5g a day is usual-
the initial loading dose period over the first (is it)5 days is 25-30g a day,but it is debateable on whether its necessary or not.

razg · 03-09-2006, 12:37 AM

I recommend 5g/day - you will reach saturation point fairly quickly regardless.

SoulCard · 03-09-2006, 04:51 AM

5-10 is the usually daily dose...i feel fine on 10 but go with what works for you...i wouldnt bother going up to or over 10 tho, you reach the point of diminishing returns after that...and no, you dont have to cycle on and off it since it is not a steroid or similar substance, you can stay on it as long as you want...it doesnt work for everyone, some are non responders to it, in which case you simply waste your money, but try it and see...

davidjparfitt · 04-09-2006, 11:22 AM

thanks for the info guys

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02-09-2006, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
razg Legend Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Birmingham/Bristol Posts: 886 Rep Power:	Creatine is not liver toxic. The only (mild) cause for concern is increased Creatinine if you take high doses for an extended period. Creatine is extremely safe and pretty much proven to be cheap and effective.

02-09-2006, 11:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
davidjparfitt Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United Kindom, Wales, Gwent Posts: 36 Rep Power:	razg thanks for the reply what is said to be a high dose? i'm taking 15g a day, is this ok cheers

03-09-2006, 12:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
razg Legend Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Birmingham/Bristol Posts: 886 Rep Power:	I recommend 5g/day - you will reach saturation point fairly quickly regardless.

04-09-2006, 11:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
davidjparfitt Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United Kindom, Wales, Gwent Posts: 36 Rep Power:	thanks for the info guys