Quote Originally Posted by ringle101
The dilution thread above suggests using creatine will mask the effects of dilution by raising one's creatinine levels. I found a study that seems to suggest creatine supplements have no effect on creatinine levels. Any thoughts?

Effect of Oral Creatine Supplementation on Random Urine Creatinine, pH, and Specific Gravity Measurements

"This short-term study investigated the effects of oral creatine supplementation on urinary creatinine, pH, and specific gravity values. Individual plots of all discrete urine specimen values did not reveal any apparent effect of creatine administration on these measurements. In conclusion, these data suggest that oral creatine supplementation administered at recommended daily doses does not influence routinely used urine integrity tests."
N2's Dilution "sticky" doesnt say anything about following the RDA when doing any creatine-loading.