should be safe in teenagers, this question has not yet been subjected to rigorous scientific study. 3.11: Can pregnant or nursing mothers take creatine?
creatine, as the safety is not established in this population. David Tolson shpongled Posted: Sep 3 2004, 07:40 PM Group: Members Posts: 2078 Member No.: 8400 Joined: 26-September 03   Section 4. Dosage & Optimal Use 4.1: What dosage should be used? Is a loading phase necessary? “Loading” refers to the practice of taking larger than normal doses for the first few days of supplementation to maximize muscle creatine stores as quickly as possible. This is followed by a maintenance phase, during which a smaller dose is taken daily to maintain the high levels of creatine. Loading is not necessary, but it is beneficial. In one study, a maintenance dose (3 g/day) took thirty days to maximize creatine stores. On the other hand, a loading dose (20 g/day) maximized muscle creatine levels in only two days. Normal maintenance doses fall in the 3-5 g range (2 g has been found to be insufficient), although some take as much as 10 g, while 20-30 g (usually 20 g) is used for loading. Some sources
