{"id":16721,"date":"2016-08-04T10:31:42","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T17:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/?p=16721"},"modified":"2025-05-28T13:38:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T13:38:37","slug":"yes-or-no-to-creatine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/yes-or-no-to-creatine\/","title":{"rendered":"Yes or No to Creatine?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Yes or No to Creatine?<\/h2>\n<h4>by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-16722\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/creatine-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"creatine\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/creatine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/creatine.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Creatine is a natural energy source in the body, primarily in skeletal muscle, that aids in the contraction of muscle. Supplementation (loading) has been shown to increase the body\u2019s natural creatine supply, thereby increasing exercise capacity for short, intense bouts. Research shows creatine supplementation to be effective in facilitating strength and muscle growth.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>There are two methods for supplementing creatine: \u201cFast\u201d and \u201cslow\u201d loading phase.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nFast Loading: Supplement 20 to 25g per day for 5 to 7 days, separated into four equal doses. Continue with a maintenance dose of 3 to 5 grams per day.<br \/>\nSlow Loading: Supplement 5g per day for 28 days up to 10 weeks. May also split doses into two 2.5 to 3g doses to help reduce gastric distress.<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Creatine Supplement Tips<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n1. Food First: Supplementation should be complimented with a well-balanced diet for those over the age of 18 years old.<br \/>\n2. Efficacy &amp; Safety: Select a creatine monohydrate that is NSF certified.<br \/>\n3. Maximize Benefits: Take with a meal or snack, containing both a protein and easily digested carbohydrate.<br \/>\n4. Avoid Muscle Cramping: Stay well-hydrated!<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><em>References<\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em>1. Glenn, J. M., Gray, M., Gualano, B., Roschel, H. (2016). The ergogenic effects of supplemental nutritional aids on anaerobic performance in female athletes. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 38(2), 105-120.<\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em>2. Hall, M., Trojian, T. H. (2013). Creatine supplementation. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 12(4), (240-244).<\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em>3. Judge, L. W., Petersen, J. C., Craig, B. W., Hoover, D. L, Holtzclaw, K. A., Leitzelar, B. N., . . . Bellar, D. M. (2015). Creatine usage and education of track and field throwers at national collegiate athletic association division I universities. 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