Creatine - Go or no go?

I have had Creatine in the past and it has given great results while bulking up. But the doctors just don't recommend going for it. Whey also has a mixed opinion from doctors, although my online and primary research said it is good to go, as long as you are not going above 2 scoops a day, again something I try to restrict to. YMMV. What has been your experience and research around creatine? I am in my mid 30s, hence if age is also a factor, happy to know more.

samosa

Stealth

7 months ago

any doctor who doesn't recommend it, just ask them to back it up with a research paper

samosa

Stealth

7 months ago

it's a well researched product, use it without any hesitation, keep it 5g per day and need to drink enough water

MutedSelf

Capgemini

7 months ago

Same I have also received mixed reactions from my friends I just want to have it but am afraid of losing hair

Sreekanth

Unnamed

7 months ago

3gm per day is safe. You can take whey and creatinine as long as your creatinine and kft are ok.

ProteinPancakes

Stealth

7 months ago

Please have it

Stillgrowing

Unemployed

7 months ago

Creatine has a loading and unloading phase. It would be wise to take some break after your unloading phase, and then restart after sometime. Keeping whey protein intake as 2 scoops everyday shouldn’t pose any health problem unless you are using fake whey supplements. I am in my late 30s, and consuming 2 scoops of whey everyday. I had consumed creatine for 3 months straight, so have taken a break now. Will have the break for a month before I start consuming creatine again.

eleCtrik

SAP

7 months ago

If you have harifall genetics just don't go for it

CrusaderIsHere

Product company

7 months ago

@eleCtrik Didn't have, but hair is not agreeing. It is falling, age could be factor too.

royalc1

HCL

7 months ago

Hi, Being a vegetarian, have used creatine and it helps me to get stronger to lift weights. Creatine is not used for regular basis and i generally used in a cycle of 6-8 weeks & off for 4 weeks. Now, For the doctor part, if you have any medical issue then probably don't recommend by doctor. So you can directly ask him the reason to not take creatine. I also putting former Indian cricket team and current RCB Strength & conditional coach SHANKAR BASU video link on creatine. https://youtu.be/ddVXpH5C5M0?si=lXVXcu0HybQsTkVo Hope it helps!