r/Creatine

I (23F) began using creatine monohydrate earlier this year. While taking creatine I felt sharper, motivated, more relaxed and my muscles felt a lot fuller. However, while taking creatine, my period completely ceased. I didn’t get my period for 2 months after I started taking it - I am someone who has a very regular cycle so this was quite odd.

After skipping my period, I was concerned and stopped taking it, and after a few days off, I got my usual pre-period symptoms followed by my period. I have not taken creatine since (for about a month now), however since that time, I have felt extremely fatigued, my skin has gone terrible, I am moody, I feel weak and flat. I really want to take creatine again but I am concerned that it stopped my menstrual cycle. Can anyone offer any advice?

When I started taking creatine, I was initially taking 10-15 grams per day, to which I then changed to 5 grams per day. Did I do something wrong or does my body just not respond well?

There is also no other factor which I could attribute the missed periods to, everything in my life remained the same, in fact I felt more relaxed than usual.

Hey guys, i have 1 question: is creatine really help grow muscles? Like for example if i train 1 year with creatine and 3 more month without it, will it be the same if i doesnt take creatine all this time at all?

I came here for fact and ended up staying for the jokes 🤣 I have no idea what you guys are talking about but I want in... What's with the wife's boyfriend, the penis size and anal activities😂😂

I’m here to leaven about creatine and heat others experiences but all I see is posts and comments about boofing something up your ass and wife’s bf. Wtf is all this …

Hey everyone, quick question.

Does anyone here have chronic gastritis and still take creatine without problems?

I’m thinking of starting creatine monohydrate, but I’m a bit cautious because of my stomach.

My plan is to start very low, like 1g per day, just to see how my body reacts before increasing anything.

If you have gastritis and tried creatine:

• did it irritate your stomach?
• did you get nausea, bloating, reflux, or pain?
• did taking it with food help?
• was there a specific brand/form that felt easier on the stomach?

I know everyone reacts differently, but I’d really like to hear real experiences from people with sensitive stomachs/gastritis.

Thanks.

There is a lot to sift through online. I'm going to lend a hand to any new creatine user or even seasoned ones and break it down real smooth.

Creapure is German creatine and is more pure than Chinese creatine which is where just about all the rest of it comes from.

Micronized creatine is just creatine monohydrate only processed to be smaller for easier absorption.

Load phase is not needed and can even put undue stress on the body, bloating etc. Be patient and take 5g per day, you'll be fully saturated in about 3 weeks.

It should be taken with a high carb high protein meal within 30 minutes after finishing a work out.

Some people get stomach aches. To avoid this, follow this method.

1. Buy Creatine made from creapure

2. Do not do load phase

3. Mix 5g into lukewarm water until fully dissolved

4. Consume within 30 minutes of finishing workout

5. Consume with a carb and protein heavy meal

6. When consuming it, drink it SLOWLY. Do not chug it. Drink it over the course of 20 minutes while you eat. It can draw water into intestines, people chug it and then wonder why they have to shit.

7. Drink at least 1 gallon of water everyday with it if you are exercising. It can dehydrate you.

8. After 2-3 months take a month off it. This point might get some hate, but the truth is when you supplement creatine, your body's natural creatine production decreases. It is good to come off of it to remind your body of its natural levels.

9. Repeat steps