Are there any side effects with Creatine?

[Lightman009]

I am contemplating using Creatine but am afraid to due to all the side effects I have heard of. Are most of these myths? I heard it can cause acne and other side effects seen when using some steroids.

Thanks

 

[gopro]

Absolute BULLSH*T...these are myths and propaganda. Take your creatine without worries!

 

[hurtyhair4u]

I've never had a problem with the stuff . Acne , doubt it . If you already get acne i don't think you can blame it on creatine .

 

[big_lou]

other than your body retaining more water, creatine is safe. My favorite is Cell-Tech doesn't matter what flavor their line in my opinion is the best.

 

[Arnold]

I must be living in a closet because I have not heard of creatine causing side effects similar to steroids.

 

[Lightman009]

WOW. OK thanks, its so weird that all these people use to tell me it was bad for you.

 

[kuso]

Just make sure to drink plenty of water!! A good rule of thumb I use is to add 1 litre while taking creatine to my usual 3 litres.

If you do this you will avoid the cramping etc that you have probably read about.

 

[Lightman009]

Ok. I think I might just give Creatine a try, any tips on how to start out taking it?

 

[mesmall]

5 Grams a day is plenty. Some people load it up for 5 to 7 days at 20 grams, then drop to 5.

 

[Yanks20]

right now in my opinion creapure makes the best creatine available. load 20g/day for the first 7 days and then 5-10g/day for maintaince. you should also look into cycling creatine 2 months on 1 month off.

 

[diablo]

No problems here, I love Celltech..

 

[Tank316]

Originally posted by gopro
Absolute BULLSH*T...these are myths and propaganda. Take your creatine without worries!

my doctor,well former doctor told me that i should'nt be taking it.when i asked him why, he could'nt tell
one good friggin reason we argued for 5-6 mins on the topic,when it was all said an done, i told him that he just lost a patient..now i'm not a doc, but i try my best to research every supplement that i take. some doctors are true morons

 

[Mule]

My hands crack when im on it sometimes thats about it.

 

[Arnold]

Originally posted by Tank316
my doctor,well former doctor told me that i should'nt be taking it.when i asked him why, he could'nt tell
one good friggin reason we argued for 5-6 mins on the topic,when it was all said an done, i told him that he just lost a patient..now i'm not a doc, but i try my best to research every supplement that i take. some doctors are true morons

Most doctors (family practice) do not know much about diet, nutrition, supplements or training, they know medicine.

 

[Tank316]

Originally posted by Prince


Most doctors (family practice) do not know much about diet, nutrition, supplements or training, they know medicine.

well aint that the truth, like i said, i spend alot of time researching something before i put it into my system, but this certain doc has ticked off a few patients before.

 

[gopro]

Originally posted by Prince


Most doctors (family practice) do not know much about diet, nutrition, supplements or training, they know medicine.

Doctors usually assume that any supplement a bodybuilder takes is harmful and unnecessary...do you know how many doctors are fat and smoke...its a joke!