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Top Researcher Says Most People Don't Know Optimal Creatine Dose

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published June 16, 2026 · Diary of a CEO · Creatine Expert: Creatine Is The Secret To Weight Loss
Top Researcher Says Most People Don't Know Optimal Creatine Dose
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Creatine Expert: Creatine Is The Secret To Weight Loss
"If you were to say, what's the best dose, Darren, to take? I say, I have no clue. Every creatine researcher said, I don't know. We still don't know the best dose that every person can take that will check off all the boxes, especially in the brain."
Despite being the most researched supplement and Dr. Candow having published 120+ papers on it, he admitted researchers still cannot determine individualized optimal dosing. Doses range from 3 grams for muscle maintenance to 30 grams for acute cognitive stress, with substantial individual variation based on body size, stress levels, and metabolic state.
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