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I have been off and on creatine for several years. I am 6ft, 175 lbs, 5-7% body fat. I was a former long distance runner so I really wanted to change the previous 145lbs. 3% body fat I used to have.
It was suggested that I take creatine supplements in my diet along with protein, amond other things. Being a runner, I was very into my body and how it worked efficiently. I know that loading did not have an effect as opposed to taking it straight. Perhaps the load phase works different for different body types.
After about 6-7 months, I got to a weight that I was happy with, 160lbs. After a year or so I wanted to gain a bit more. I spoke with several professional body builders who own their own nutrition shops who said the loading phase is just a myth. Their experience is that creatine makers want to promote more usage of their product.....the quicker it is out, the quicker the consumer goes to buy more. I started taking creating in regular doses without the loading and found it worked just the same as if I was loading.
Currently, I drink a shake for breakfast whick includes fresh fruit, milk, protein, creatine, glutamine, ice.....and I take lipoic acid as well.
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