A common practical strategy is consistent daily dosing to build muscle stores over several weeks. Loading protocols may saturate stores faster but can increase gastrointestinal discomfort in some people. A safer framework is to start with a modest dose, maintain adequate hydration, stabilize training and nutrition, and—if you have kidney risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, kidney history)—use clinician-guided monitoring. Creatine should also be considered alongside caffeine, alcohol, and sleep quality. Extremely high doses rarely add proportional benefits but can increase side-effect risk. For an individualized plan, a sports physician or dietitian approach is the most robust standard.