Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD Taking high doses of creatine may cause mild bloating.Taking smaller daily doses of 3-5 grams can decrease bloating and be just as effective.You may opt for ...
When a person begins to take creatine, they may experience some bloating during the loading phase. During this phase, they consume a daily dose of 20 grams (g) to 25 g of creatine for 5 to 7 days.
Fear of “creatine bloat” keeps many people from taking the superstar supplement. But bloating isn’t an inevitable consequence! “When the right dose and right form of creatine are taken, one should ...