This is a bit off topic, but high doses (5 mg) of MK-4 also worsen my insomnia. The half-life of MK-4 is not long, but as I understand it, it still gets stored in the body for a longer period. I was thinking of trying a small dose of MK-4 (0.1 mg) next, though it’s another question whether it will have any benefit.
What is everyone doing re creatine?
Are yo still taking it and what dose
Or are people opting for glycine and arginine(or citrulline) and betaine?
I’m thinking of running a n=1 trial
thx
I started creatine probably at age ~15. Now 40. Never had any lengthy time off of it. Occasional missed day I imagine. I take 5g daily, but on days with suboptimal sleep I’ll increase to 10-20g based on the recent creatine/sleep deprivation study.
Like Chris I take 5 g a day (past 4 months) and an extra shot of 5 g in an espresso coffee before going to the gym in the evening. I think it really helps push me through my work out better, stronger and easier.
I’ve never felt anything from creatine but I take 5g / day regularly (it’s one of the “no-brainers” — science proof wise) and 10-20g when I sleep badly (advice from an old bodybuilder). After a poor sleep is the only time I think I feel it…less afternoon sleepiness. Maybe it’s the dose…
I’ve been taking creatine off and on since 1990’s. In the old days i noticed two effects: (1) fast recovery from a muscle pump (I was rock climbing then) and (2) increased cramping. I don’t get cramping now-a-days or need to recover from a muscle pump. So I’m just hoping for brain benefits.
Was so bloated on even a very low dose of creatine monohydrate that I stopped. But now am “microdosing” 125 mg of creatine HCL (half of a ConCret gummy). Any thoughts on this? any benefits from a dose this low? (the bottle says that for my weight I should take 3 gummies or 750 mg). I will gradually increase if there are no side effects.
I live in Sweden and buy a swedish brand of Krealkalyn powder. Is that something you can consider, I send a link to you? if not then, I recommend going for an internationally recognized brand like NOW-Sports.