question getting off creatine

[choiboixl]

hey had a quick question. i started a cycle of creatine (phosophagen by eas) about a month ago, but want to cut it down cause i've been gaining too much weight. how do you guys think i should cut down? in moderation or is it fine to just cut it out completely. thanks

[virus]

its okay to cut it out completly


also remember to "cycle" the stuff so your body dont get immune to it. meaning go on it n take time off it

[TRAZ]

You, techically don't have to cycle Creatine (everyone will tell you that you don't), but I think it is best for your body. Like Virus said you don't want to become immune, but I also cycle it to keep my endogenous Creatine production up and running. When you run Creatine (supplement it in your diet) your body ceases making Creating naturally. It takes 4 weeks for your body to start producing Creatine again once you have stopped taking it. That is why I usually cycle off of it for 4+ weeks before getting back on. Just keeping the natural systems up and running is a good idea IMO...

[narcsarge]

Now I know why I joined this forum. Of all the reading I have done on creatine, I have never heard of cycling it. Traz, you make complete sense! I have been using creatine for almost a year. I take it daily except for weekends. No reason I choose not to take on the weekends I just don't. I thank you for your insight on cycling with this supplement. Thanks,