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Creatine Dosing Calculator

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Calculate your recommended creatine loading and maintenance dose based on body weight.

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Maintenance Daily Dose

2.3

Ongoing daily maintenance dose, scaled to body weight.

Loading Phase Daily Dose (optional, 5-7 days)

22.5

Optional higher dose for the first 5-7 days to saturate muscle creatine stores faster.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to do a loading phase?

No — a loading phase (higher dose for 5-7 days) saturates muscle creatine stores faster, but simply taking the maintenance dose consistently every day will reach the same saturation point within about 3-4 weeks without it.

What is the most studied form of creatine?

Creatine monohydrate is by far the most researched and well-validated form, with a strong safety and efficacy track record — most other forms marketed as "superior" lack comparable evidence to support added cost.

Does creatine need to be cycled?

No — current research does not support the need to cycle creatine on and off; consistent daily use (including on rest days) is the standard recommendation for maintaining saturated muscle stores.

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