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3 Creatine Myths To Avoid ⚠️
3 Creatine Myths To Avoid ⚠️
Creatine is a highly popular and well-researched sports supplement, yet several myths continue to circulate about its use. Here are three common misconceptions debunked:
Myth Number One: You Need to Do a Loading Phase
It’s often suggested that you need to go through a "loading phase" when starting creatine supplementation. All this does is help you achieve full creatine saturation a bit faster. However, if you prefer to avoid the loading phase, taking a normal daily maintenance dose of creatine will bring you to the same point of saturation after about three weeks.
Myth Number Two: You Need to Cycle On and Off
Another widespread belief is that you need to cycle on and off creatine. Creatine is the most researched sports supplement available and has been shown to be safe for continuous, long-term use. Cycling on and off does not provide any muscle-building advantage and is unnecessary.
Myth Number Three: New and Improved Versions of Creatine Are Superior to Monohydrate
Many new and improved forms of creatine have been released over the years, each claiming to be superior to creatine monohydrate. In reality, every novel form has been shown to produce either equal or worse results compared to basic monohydrate, although at a significantly higher cost per serving.
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Keywords
- Creatine
- Loading phase
- Saturation
- Maintenance dose
- Cycling
- Long-term use
- Creatine monohydrate
- Supplement myths
FAQ
Q1: Do I really need to go through a creatine loading phase?
- No, a loading phase only helps in achieving full creatine saturation faster. A daily maintenance dose will bring you to the same saturation point in about three weeks.
Q2: Is it necessary to cycle on and off creatine?
- No, creatine is safe for continuous, long-term use and cycling does not offer any additional muscle-building benefits.
Q3: Are newer versions of creatine better than monohydrate?
- No, all novel forms of creatine have shown either equal or worse results compared to basic creatine monohydrate, and they are usually more expensive.