Do you need to creatine load?

[The mann]

don't worry about the loading phase,i also think it's a waste......

 

[Country Boy]

I take the loading dose the entire time I'm on creatine - this is the only way it works for me. I honestly believe results vary from individual to individual. The cost of creatine has come so far down, I don't mind spending the $ to load every day. Just my .02.
Good luck!

CB

 

[Longhorn85]

Have most of you found that creatine is most effective taken first thing in the morning? And for those that feel it has worked, what results did you see? Lower body fat? Gains in the gym or muscle growth? Maybe all or none of the above?

 

[iambig_r]

once and for all, you do not need to load creatine

 

[Country Boy]

"once and for all, you do not need to load creatine"

I disagree. You can't make a statement like that when results vary from individual to individual.

As for ttlpkg - I would take it just after training. Results vary, but for me, I get a bit stronger and my endurance in increased.

 

[Longhorn85]

I've heard from many that taking it afterwards is beneficial because it replaces expended creatine stores in your muscles when they are most receptive