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Whilst the damage caused is nothing like that from anabolic steroids, there are definite creatine side effects. And whilst use of it remains legal for competition, and is used widely as a result, it is still a highly controversial subject.

The use of creatine has risen dramatically over the last decade, helped by constant publicizing from high profile celebrities. However, that it has been shown to increase muscle bulk, boost stamina, and improve performance by up to ten percent, the rise has also been factually supported.

It is also found naturally within the human body; being a fundamental part of the building material for muscle tissue. In synthetic form, it is consumed by the body rapidly; and thus feeds muscle growth at a much faster rate, aiding repair and recovery.

But there are clear creatine side effects. Commonly, these will manifest themselves as muscle cramps and, because the muscle has been “forced”, it will be more susceptible to damage. Energy supply to these forced muscles will run out quicker; thus making injury more likely.

The product itself is also highly likely to react through the intestine; leading to stomach cramping in some cases, and certainly diarrhea. These complaints seem to be less common, but can be more dangerous.  Read more...

It is not everyday that you come across someone who knows about creatine. And even though they might actually use it and know it in a general sense this general understanding is not enough for them to know about what dangers they’re exposing themselves to. This is why I resorted to writing this article, to inform you of the side effects of creatine.

Creatine is an amino acid that is responsible for the growth of body tissue. It is produced by the kidneys and liver and it is eventually stored up in the muscles. For the most part this storage place for creatine means that it is used as an energy reserve to supply the muscles with strength. Therefore it makes sense that creatine is taken in the form of inorganic supplements that function in exactly the same manner, it’s just that the body doesn’t make them.

Muscle cramps are one side effect. When creatine is taken up as a supplement the levels of creatine in the body increase to almost abnormal levels since the body makes its own creatine. Now, creatine has the amazing characteristic of being able to attract water to itself. So muscle cramps set in because the body will be dehydrated with the obvious result of muscle cramps.  Read more...

It is not uncommon to find athletes and sportsmen that take fitness supplements such as creatine. There is good reason for this. Research has shown that creatine can enhance muscle mass, boost energy levels, and prolong stamina. To get the desired results it is important to know how to make the best use of creatine.

Some supplements get a lot of bad press but creatine is safe to use. The only issue will be just how big you want your physique to get. Creatine actually occurs naturally within our bodies, by consuming a supplement we will only be adding to the effect.

If you want to achieve your best potential through taking creatine then there are different methods you could try. Many people choose to take creatine twice daily; once just before working out and again afterwards. Positive results have also been achieved by taking a higher dosage for the first week and then a low dosage for another three or four weeks.

It usually helps to consume around a gallon of water a day if you plan on taking creatine, also by having a diet high in carbohydrates you can aid digestion and absorb the supplement more effectively.  Read more...