Question…
Creatines effects and side effects….good or bad?
Im 17 and recently bought myself ‘FLEX’ a bodybuilding magazine. One of the articles in there was about creatine. I read the article (which sed there were NO side effects when using creatine and sed all the possitives of creatine), so I decided to buy some. After looking on the internet I found that probably 50% of people who have used it found that they developed acne, the other 50% sed the acne was because of increased persperation during workouts and washing correctly would sort it out (I think this aswel as Bodybuilding.com says creatine doesnt increase hormone levels which may lead to acne), I have been on medication for acne and it has recently gone so I dont want it to flare up but I also want to increase my muscle mass (I have a reputation of being muscular). I already take Whey Protein and have a strict diet so this is the only thing that can realy help me improve. What is your opinion on taking creatine and are there any other side effects worth knowing? Thanks
Answers…
Answer by Ken
I’ve tried creatine, I’ve read about it, researched it, heard about it from doctors, physicians, pharmacists, and other bodybuilders/powerlifters…
Here’s the thing…
When I was taking it, I took it for bout 3 to 3-1/2 months, in that time I went from max benching 300 to 400lbs, when I stopped taking it, my max went down in the first month a good 30lbs.
As for side effects…
Creatine is a fairly new product thaz not been on the market long enough to determine long term side effects, meaning it MAY or MAY NOT have any or alot, who knows, as for short term, other than urinating alot, none thaz known of as of now.
However, any weight u gain in the 1st month will b 90% water weight and, if u concentrate on being cut and lean, this added water weight will cover over yur body making yur cut image look more of a rounded off image, and as soon as u stop taking it, any strength & size gains u make will b gone, within a good 2-3 months.
Dangers-
You have to b well hydrated during any workout or exercise routine u do, but on creatine u must be hydrated even MORE, it taxes yur body for water which is y u will b peeing alot, if it’s not in u, it can kill u. Sucha thing happened on the news no more than 6 months ago.
All in all creatine is no more than plecebo with unknown side effects, not worth taking.
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there are side effects to Creatine. If you don’t stay really hydrated it can cause major kidney damage. You have to drink a lot of water. I have body building friend now that sustained kidney damage when it first started on the market.
Just because there is a article in a magazine does not mean it is the gospel. It is the opinion of the writer who wrote the article and can be biased.
I am a exercise nut!lol Been one for years; I eat healthy; I am almost 50 and still have a 6 pack that I work HARD to maintain. I don’t touch creatine. A better supplement with no side effect is LGlutaimine….. Read aging with out growing older my Judy McFarland. especially about L Glutaime and men’s health issues. plus there is a web site. Her mother before her was a famous nutrionist . A lot of famous and not so famous swear by this book…….. You should see me. I have lived this lifestyle for about 25 years. I am often mistaken for my honey’s daughter and he is 6 months younger than me. I think its funny but him or my son doesnt.
It is very healthy; non toxic and you cant overdose on it.
My experience with this is the following…….. I take it morning and night..It takes a lot of soreness from working out. I 3 run foour to five days a week; 3 to 5 miles. It is a natural way to build human growth hormone. just read a well documented source that has proven track record. I love why protein Read the book about how to make their famous shake. I have dranked this for years.. Don’t forget your water. Keep it up and don’t ever take steroids……….. you will improve and grow stronger. work smart! I plan to still be working out and running till Jesus calls me home. Stick with this your whole life and you will be glad you did!