Hello again…
I’ve had stomach problems, gas, and slight dizziness after taking my daily 5mg of creatine. So I’m wondering if I need to cycle creatine? or can I take it forever? I’ve been using it for c.a. 5 weeks now. The sides are not fun, and the gains have been noticeable. So I can use it for longer if it will do any good but will gladly stop if necessary
MCW,
I am guessing you mean 5g of creatine, yes? Have you had those symptoms for the entire 5 weeks? If not, when did they start?
In short, I don’t see a good reason to cycle creatine ever. If these symptoms were persistent since initiation of creatine use, I’d just not take it.
yes indeed of course 5g… I’ve actually been taking in for 8 weeks and only noticed it once I started taking it pure with water 2 weeks ago… before that it was in my kefir/whey shakes. But I believe it was also going on back then as well. I like the pump creatine gives me, and the side effects seem to be short. So I suppose I need to try with the whey shake one more time, and try a week off and see how it goes. I’d hate to give it up if I don’t need to.
Kefir mixed with whey? What does that taste like?!?!
ggreat! I used to have to use a blender and add a banana to get my shakes creamy but the kefir makes its easier .And the chocolate hides the sour taste a bit. But Iike it. Right now I add they whey to the milk of my oatmeal and drink kefir with lunch and dinner…or alcohol free beer