Daily use of Creatine

[JayCee23]

Are there any problems with using Creatine Monohydrate daily for a long period of time? Why do we cycle creatine? I'm very confused, my brother runs a supplement website http://www.bodybuildingwarehouse.co.uk/ and says that I can use it daily as there are no gigantic side effects from long term daily use :s I'm confused..

 

[Kuroro]

There are varied opinions here, but no - you don't have to cycle it.

 

[simon]

No need for cycling, it's only creatine.

 

[Royce]

Both are acceptable - however most athletes will cycle to limit their body from adapting to it more quickly (after continual use) and thus rendering it near useless. Cycling helps minimize this.

 

[falcon814]

I take it 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off.
For me it seemed to work better that way then taking it daily.

 

[immrtlwun]

There aren't any long term daily use problems as long as you stay hydrated. Creatine monohydrate can cause kidney problems if you aren't decently hydrated.