Will I Look More Cut off Creatine?

Taking creatine won't make you look less cut, and stopping creating intake won't make you look more cut. If you stop taking creatine, you aren't going to look cut or look leaner. You will lose water weight, but this weight isn't visible, and losing it isn't going to make you look more cut.

Should I get off creatine when cutting?

Once creatine stores are fully saturated 3–5 grams per day can help with maintenance but some studies suggest that larger athletes may need to consume as much as 5–10 grams per day to keep creatine stores constant. Overall, taking creatine supplements during cutting doesn't harm your weight loss goals.

Will I look smaller if I stop creatine?

Myth. Your muscles may look smaller because creatine adds water volume. “The real question is, 'Will you maintain your strength and muscle mass, dry muscle mass, when you discontinue the use of creatine?” says Purser. “The answer to that is absolutely yes.

James H. Sterling

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