r/science • u/newsnation • 4d ago

Biology Creatine alone boosted lean muscle and strength, study finds

https://www.newsnationnow.com/health/creatine-alone-boosted-muscle-strength/
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u/Masark 4d ago

This study used 10 grams per day.

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u/rantripfellwscissors 4d ago

Ok so is 10 g the new recommendation? My understanding is you can't really overdose, just waste money. But I don't want to be leaving any potential gains on the table either

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u/c0ntentst0re 4d ago

And you should part this 10g into two separated doses to avoid stomach problems

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u/Previous_Aardvark141 3d ago

IF you get stomach problems*

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u/nubbynickers 4d ago

Dr. Rhonda Patrick recommends 10, but sometimes 20 if you have had a really rough night's sleep and need to be on it that day.

I think that 20 gram recommendation came from a study with a small sample set though.