Creatine Dangers - Can Creatine harm Your Body?
Today I’m going to talk about the creatine dangers, or should I say, extremely rare but possible dangers. Creatine is one of those supplements that most people know very little about, this leads to wild accusations and claims being made about it. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, check out this creatine myths post and you’ll get it.
Creatine is one of the most widely used supplements in sports all around the world today. From 1996, it has been one of the most (if not the most) used supplement at the Olympic games. Such wide use has lead to numerous scientific tests being carried out on creatine in a whole array or situations. In the early 1990’s little was known, but as of today creatine is one of the most understood sports supplements available.
You have to understand that creatine is a 100% natural product. It’s found in oily fish and red meats. The problem is, that it’s in such small quantities and is destroyed when you cook food. For example, a 1lb beef steak has around 1 gram of creatine. Almost all of this is lost when you cook it. So you would have to eat 5lbs of raw beef steaks to get as much creatine as you can get from 1 teaspoon of creatine supplements.
Are there any creatine dangers?
Yes, there are a few creatine dangers that need to be discussed. The first danger is with pre existing medical conditions and medications. For me, this is common sense. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or are on any medication you should seek professional advise before taking any form of creatine (or any supplements for that matter!). There is a chance that increasing your creatine levels may effect your condition. This is extremely rare, but it’s always good to be sure.
Secondly, creatine has been known to cause dehydration. Dehydration can lead to a whole array or problems, from headaches to crystals forming in your liver. You must be aware that you do need to increase your water intake when you take creatine. Athletes should already have a much higher water consumption that your average Joe six pack, this amount will need to increase again when taking creatine. Generally, this is nothing to worry about…you might need to drink an extra glass or two of water per day. Some people may experience more dehydration than others. If you do feel dehydrated when taking creatine, drink water immediately.
The other possible negative effect from creatine that I want to mention is bloating. Some people will experience bloating when taking creatine monohydrate. If this is you, you can take another form of creatine called creatine ethyl ester which is slightly more expensive but is reported to absorb better, meaning dose is lower and you do not feel the effects of bloating.
To sum up…
Creatine is a natural product that has little or no negative effects on the body. There are really no such thing as “creatine dangers”, unless you’re taking medication or have a pre existing medical condition.
If you have any questions about the dangers of creatine please leave them in the comments below.
so if you dont drink water at all and i drink creatine everyday can it harm me and if i have chest pains should i stop taking creatine?
Hi, someone offered me to use creatine because I’m skinny and I’m doing a lot of sports (3hours/day) and it could really improve my preformances (I need it for scouters), my questions to you are:
1. When will I start seeing results?
2. Any tiredness affects? because I have a lack of IRON in my blod and I’m taking pills containing iron.
3. Should I use it? do you recomend it?
You should see results within about 3 weeks from starting to take it. You shouldn’t feel any tired effects from it. Creatine is recommended for size and strength gains
I am 50 and experience extremely great results from creatine. My photos would stunn you for 50 years of age. I am concerned about liver and kidneys. I want to continue but I am aprehensive due to hype. Can you assist here?
My son is 16 years old, he is 6ft tall and weighs 61kg.
He plays a lot of sport and does gym but feels he is too light and would like to gain more muscle.
How safe is it for a growing boy to use Creatine.
If it is safe what dose should he take?
Hi there , im am 16 year old going on 17 , i am going to buy a protein that has a lot of calories and carb , and some creatine in it. Will it make any danger to me?
Thanks!
Russell
some 1 told me that taking creatin will damaging my kidneys and my muscles will be soft and filled with fluid,,, is this true??? please help me
I AM 69 YRS. OLD, & I WORK OUT VERY HARD. SEVERAL SETS OF CRUNCHES PER DAY ( 100 PER SET ) TOTALLING A 1,000 TO 2000 OR MORE. SEVERAL SETS OF PUSHUPS AT LEAST A 110 PER SET TOTALLING “AT LEAST” 1,100 PER DAY.. MANY, MANY, CURLS, ETC. ETC. I HAD A BUNCH OF HEART TESTS DONE BY A CARDIOLOGIST ON ME LAST MONTH. I TOLD HIM HOW I WORKED OUT & ASKED HIM IF IT WAS O. K. HE SAID IT WAS. HE DID SAY THAT MY HEART WAS MODERATELY ENLARGED. MY QUESTION IS; BECAUSE CREATINE ENLARGES MUSCLES & MY HEART IS A MUSCLE, WILL IT ALSO ENLARGE MY HEART EVEN MORE? ( FOR THAT MATTER; WILL IT EVEN TEND TO MAKE ANYONES HEART TO BE MORE ENLARGED BY USING IT? ) I FULLY ENTEND TO USE IT ANYWAY; BUT I WOULD LIKE TO GET YOUR OPINION. P. S. I USED TO POWER LIFT WHEN I WAS YOUNGER & HAD NO PROBLEM LIFTING VARIOUS FULL SIZE CARS. ( HAVE HAD SOME INJURIES DUE TO THIS THOUGH. ) RUPTURED BICEPT TENDONS, ETC. I NEVER HAD ANY SURGURIES OR REPAIRS FOR ANY OF MY INJURIES. I OVERCAME THE INGURIES BY EXERCISING. I’M STRONGER NOW THAN I EVER WAS, BUT I NO LONGER ATTEMPT POWER LIFTING ANYMORE. I JUST WANT TO GET MORE DEFINITION & LARGER MUSCLES WITHOUT HAVING TO LIFT THAT HEAVY. IT’ BEEN A LONG HARD TRIP GETTING BACK TO WHERE I WAS, & FROM WHAT I’VE HEARD ABOUT CREATINE I’M THINKING THIS IS THE BEST WAY FOR ME ACCOMPLISH MY GOALS IN THE SHORTEST TIME. ( ALSO EASIER. ) MY METHOD NOW IS MANY, MANY REPETIONS OF VARIOUS EXERCISES. THANKS, RALPH
After taking creatine for a month should you stop for a amount of time so your body doesnt stop producing it?
you can start taking creatine at the age of 16-18 recommended 18 because your body is still growing and shouldnt start lifting weights under the age of 18. For older people who think it would dmanage there liver and kidneys, drink water eat right, drink less alcohol you be fine, im no doctor or anything but i have experience from taking alot of supplements and noting on how they react. and yes you should cycle the creatine, say 1 month on 2 weeks of, or else your body will get use to it and you need more of a dose, or like me doesnt matter how much u take doesnt effect you no more.
Hey I’m 16 going on 17 I’m about 164 pounds and I been lifting for about two years or so I used to take a protein drink were it’d just bulked you up now I’m about to take another protein drink with about 3grams of creotein give or take, the only thing is I’m taking testastrone shots along with it for hormones, would taking this protein drink kill me or be dangerous to my health