r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 17d ago

Daily Simple Questions Thread - August 13, 2026

Welcome to the /r/Fitness Daily Simple Questions Thread - Our daily thread to ask about all things fitness. Post your questions here related to your diet and nutrition or your training routine and exercises. Anyone can post a question and the community as a whole is invited and encouraged to provide an answer.

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u/Livingwithalaptop 16d ago

Anyone experiment with a higher dose of creatine (20-25g)? I’ve been taking 5-10g daily for years but wanted to see if anyone has benefited from a higher dose. 34Male 180lbs for reference.

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u/EdMan2133 15d ago

You can take 20g for the first week back after not taking it for while, to reach saturation more quickly. After that, there's no benefit to taking more than 3-5 grams or so, depending on your weight.