Creatine
Aliases: N-amidinosarcosine, Methylguanidoacetic acid, N-carbamimidoyl-n-methylglycine
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Summary
Creatine is a naturally occurring amino acid and one of the most well-researched dietary supplements. While generally considered safe at recommended doses (3-5 g/day maintenance), proper hydration is essential to prevent cramping and gastrointestinal distress. Individuals with pre-existing kidney disease should consult a healthcare provider before use. Creatine supplementation typically causes temporary water retention (2-4 pounds in the first week). Vegetarians and vegans may see greater benefits from supplementation due to lower baseline creatine stores from diet.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 1-5g | 5-10g | 10-20g | 20g+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset |
|---|---|
| Oral | 30-90 min |
Tolerance
Build-up
develops over days to weeks of regular use
Reset
3–7 days for acute tolerance; longer for full reset
Effects
Positive
- Physical Stimulation
- Stamina Enhancement
- Stimulation
Negative
- Increased heart rate
- Nausea
- Headache
- Ataxia
- Muscle twitching
- Motor impairment
- Sedation
Positive
- Memory Enhancement
- Motivation Enhancement
- Thought Connectivity
- Analysis Enhancement
- Focus Enhancement
- Anxiety Suppression
- Rejuvenation
Negative
- Confusion
- Delirium
- Thought Organization
Positive
- Bodily Control Enhancement
- Tracers
Negative
- Light sensitivity
- Perception Of Bodily Heaviness
- Visual distortions
- Auditory distortions
- Sensations of floating
- Dulled perception
- Appetite suppressant
- Auditory hallucination