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Creatine


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Also known as:

Animal Max, ATP Advantage, Cell-Tech, Crea-tek, LifeSmart’s Creatine Chew, Power Creatine, Teen Advantage Creatine Serum, Xtra Advantage.

What it's supposed to do?

Increase athletic performance.

How it's supposed to work?

Creatine is used in the muscles for energy.  Our bodies make our own Creatine and we also get it in meat and fish.  It's thought that taking in more Creatine may give muscles more energy.

Does it work?

Creatine can give the muscles more energy ONLY for repeated intense spurts of activity, such as repeated 200m dashes.  It does not help with usual sports or activities.  

Is it safe?

Not really.

Creatine can cause water retention, kidney failure, muscle cramping, diarrhea, nausea, dehydration, headache, and dizziness.

The American College of Sports Medicine advises against its use.

 

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