Creatine is among the most popular and well-researched supplements used by resistance training athletes. Creatine supplementation increases strength, improves performance, and boosts muscle mass, but only if done correctly.
Creatine is stored in the muscle cells and produces fresh adenosine triphosphate (ATP) supplies to fuel intense workouts. Taking creatine reduces recovery time and prevents exercise-related injuries.
Unfortunately, creatine monohydrate does not start working immediately. It needs time to accumulate in your muscles, saturating them with creatine stores for use during intense exercise.
So, how long after starting creatine supplementation will you begin to see results?
You can accelerate the effects of creatine monohydrate by doing a creatine loading phase. Creatine loading involves taking a higher dose (usually between 7 and 20 grams) for the first week, followed by a maintenance dose of 3 – 5 grams of creatine per day.
We’ll go over creatine loading in more detail and share tips for helping you get the most out of your creatine supplements.
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