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Supplement Dosing Calculator

Calculate evidence-based dosing for creatine, caffeine, beta-alanine, and citrulline based on body weight and phase.

Inputs

lbs

Results

Daily Dose

3.85 g

Take Before WorkoutAnytime
Phase Duration30
SupplementCreatine
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Select the supplement (creatine, beta-alanine, caffeine, BCAAs, etc.).
  2. Enter your body weight to calculate the weight-based dose.
  3. Set your training goal and experience level.
  4. Review the Recommended Dose in grams and the Optimal Timing window.
  5. Check the Loading Phase recommendation if applicable for supplements like creatine.

How the result changes with Body Weight

Body WeightDaily Dose
1123 g
1924.35 g
2886.53 g
3688.34 g

What each input means

Body Weight
Your current body weight
Supplement
Which supplement to dose
Phase
Loading phase (higher dose, shorter duration) or maintenance

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Body Weight = 170, Supplement = 1, Phase = 2 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Daily Dose
    3.85 = 3.85
  3. Calculate Take Before Workout
    Anytime = Anytime
  4. Calculate Phase Duration
    30 = 30

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