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Doctor Recommends Creatine Loading Protocol, Highlights Benefits, Kidney Caution

5/4/2026

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Dr. Mehdi Boroujerdi says creatine is made in the liver, kidneys and pancreas and stored about 95 % in skeletal muscle.
He recommends 20 g daily for 5–7 days then 3–5 g daily, which raises muscle phosphocreatine and speeds ATP regeneration for high-intensity effort.
He adds that excess creatine is excreted as creatinine, that women and older adults may see muscle, bone, memory and mood gains, and that kidney-disease patients should seek medical advice.

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Dr. Mehdi Boroujerdi says creatine is made in the liver, kidneys and pancreas and stored about 95 % in skeletal muscle.
He recommends 20 g daily for 5–7 days then 3–5 g daily, which raises muscle phosphocreatine and speeds ATP regeneration for high-intensity effort.
He adds that excess creatine is excreted as creatinine, that women and older adults may see muscle, bone, memory and mood gains, and that kidney-disease patients should seek medical advice.