A study found no loss in strength or lean tissue mass when you stop taking creatine.[1]
What happens if I go off of creatine?
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References
- Candow DG, et al. Effect of ceasing creatine supplementation while maintaining resistance training in older men . J Aging Phys Act. (2004)
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"What happens if I go off of creatine?," Examine.com, published on 16 July 2014, last updated on 27 September 2018, https://examine.com/nutrition/what-happens-if-i-go-off-of-creatine/