Extreme Creatine

Rocks703 · 17-12-2006, 08:47 PM

Hello,
Just wondered if there is a need to take a break from taking Extreme Creatine?
As some brands say do 8 weeks on, 4 weeks off cycle. Is this the case or can you just take the 3-5g daily plus a 3-5g after training without a break?

Cheers

Merry Xmas

Rocks

webadmin · 18-12-2006, 11:05 AM

At the moment I am taking about 5g a day everyday and don't plan to take a break from it. I don't take it after training as I am taking the Build and Recover which contains a serving of a creatine as well and is the best tasting PWO shake I have had.

crazycal1 · 18-12-2006, 02:06 PM

i usually try to cycle my creatine-so yeah i do stop taking it when i`m on a rest period.
i start using it again when i`ve built up my poundages.

**LeeB** · 19-12-2006, 10:23 AM

theres no real scientific reason in my opinion... just personal preference!

Kit1 · 07-01-2007, 11:25 PM

Corporate brainwashing so you load up again "as it says on the tin" No need to cycle stick to the daily rec. dose

***Extreme*** · 08-01-2007, 02:45 AM

OK guys here's some facts;
Kit - Extreme Nutrition DO NOT advise a loading period, we know its crap.
Creatine is not addictive
Creatine is naturally occurring in the body so doesn't cause shutdowns etc
Creatine is used as energy in EVERY muscular contraction
Creatine can amplify the occurence of muscle tears if not properly hydrated
Creatine is not toxic to the body if it is a reputable pure brand (our lowest HPLC test was 99.8%)

So the answer is you don't need to cycle it, just don't tke too much.

Rocks703 · 08-01-2007, 02:13 PM

Thanks for all the feedback.

I'll stick to 5g in the morning and 5g after a workout.

Cheers

Rocks

***Extreme*** · 09-01-2007, 02:47 AM

Rocks, I'd advise you to try 3g twice daily initially and see how you get on.

The human body can only hold approx 5gr of creatine and it holds 2+(ish)g anyway so you can only really add 3gr more so 10gr daily means your toilet bowl gets plenty too - for free!

Make sure you drink at least 2 litres more water DAILY than normal and try to have a simple carb with your creatine (Glucose, Dextrose or such like).

There's no point in steaming in with a big dose when you may get the same result using less.

GALTONATOR · 10-01-2007, 01:56 PM

good advice extreme its nice to hear someone advocate less not more!

Rocks703 · 11-01-2007, 07:30 PM

Makes sense.

3g's it will be.

17-12-2006, 08:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rocks703 Under Construction Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, England Posts: 41 Rep Power:	Extreme Creatine Hello, Just wondered if there is a need to take a break from taking Extreme Creatine? As some brands say do 8 weeks on, 4 weeks off cycle. Is this the case or can you just take the 3-5g daily plus a 3-5g after training without a break? Cheers Merry Xmas Rocks

18-12-2006, 11:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
webadmin Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19 Rep Power:	At the moment I am taking about 5g a day everyday and don't plan to take a break from it. I don't take it after training as I am taking the Build and Recover which contains a serving of a creatine as well and is the best tasting PWO shake I have had. ______________________ Rome wasn't built in a day

18-12-2006, 02:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
crazycal1 Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,808 Rep Power:	i usually try to cycle my creatine-so yeah i do stop taking it when i`m on a rest period. i start using it again when i`ve built up my poundages. ______________________ einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know. www.englishmuscle.co.uk www.extremenutrition.co.uk

19-12-2006, 10:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
LeeB Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,838 Rep Power:	theres no real scientific reason in my opinion... just personal preference! ______________________ If your not a part of the greatest... you got to be the greatest yourself! For the best supplements: www.extremenutrition.co.uk

08-01-2007, 02:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Extreme* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,304 Rep Power:	OK guys here's some facts; Kit - Extreme Nutrition DO NOT advise a loading period, we know its crap. Creatine is not addictive Creatine is naturally occurring in the body so doesn't cause shutdowns etc Creatine is used as energy in EVERY muscular contraction Creatine can amplify the occurence of muscle tears if not properly hydrated Creatine is not toxic to the body if it is a reputable pure brand (our lowest HPLC test was 99.8%) So the answer is you don't need to cycle it, just don't tke too much. ______________________ www.extremenutrition.co.uk - 25% OFF FOR ALL MC MEMBERS, discount code MCD25. www.betterbodies.uk.com Seriously cheap sports nutrition! Dorian Yates Ultimate Protein 908g with free T-shirt £17.95!

07-01-2007, 11:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kit1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 41 Rep Power:	Corporate brainwashing so you load up again "as it says on the tin" No need to cycle stick to the daily rec. dose

08-01-2007, 02:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rocks703 Under Construction Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, England Posts: 41 Rep Power:	Thanks for all the feedback. I'll stick to 5g in the morning and 5g after a workout. Cheers Rocks

09-01-2007, 02:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
*Extreme* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,304 Rep Power:	Rocks, I'd advise you to try 3g twice daily initially and see how you get on. The human body can only hold approx 5gr of creatine and it holds 2+(ish)g anyway so you can only really add 3gr more so 10gr daily means your toilet bowl gets plenty too - for free! Make sure you drink at least 2 litres more water DAILY than normal and try to have a simple carb with your creatine (Glucose, Dextrose or such like). There's no point in steaming in with a big dose when you may get the same result using less. ______________________ www.extremenutrition.co.uk - 25% OFF FOR ALL MC MEMBERS, discount code MCD25. www.betterbodies.uk.com Seriously cheap sports nutrition! Dorian Yates Ultimate Protein 908g with free T-shirt £17.95!

10-01-2007, 01:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
GALTONATOR Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: RINGWOOD, HANTS Posts: 107 Rep Power:	good advice extreme its nice to hear someone advocate less not more!

11-01-2007, 07:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rocks703 Under Construction Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, England Posts: 41 Rep Power:	Makes sense. 3g's it will be.

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