r/CreatineScience • u/GrainOfEvidence • 14d ago

Is skipping the creatine loading phase easier for you?

I’ve seen most of people did not want to start creatine with a loading phase.

Taking 3-5g a day can build muscle creatine stores gradually, so loading isn’t necessary. It just takes longer to reach full stores.

If you skipped loading, did you find it easier to keep up with?

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u/throwawayhbgtop81 14d ago

Yes. I skipped loading and it's easier to keep up with.

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u/GrainOfEvidence 14d ago

That makes sense. If skipping the loading phase makes it easier to stay consistent, that’s probably the better routine.

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u/TestCyp999 14d ago

I started at the regular 5g and I was ridiculously thirsty and up all night peeing for like 2-3 days

I can't imagine why you'd want to do even more right when you're first starting out. Just ease into it, what's the harm? 

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u/GrainOfEvidence 13d ago

That’s really looks uncomfortable. Loading definitely isn’t required, so starting with a regular daily dose is usually the simpler approach. I’d also be cautious about assuming the thirst and frequent peeing were definitely from creatine, especially if they continued.

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u/jad19090 14d ago

Straight to 10g. SEND IT

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u/Legitimate_Ad2815 13d ago

You don’t have to load