HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can I Take Creatine As A Supplement ?

hi i am a 17 year old high school football player interested in starting to supplement my workouts with creatine. i wanted medical advice on this
Wed, 29 Aug 2012
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your question.

Yes you can start creatine supplement.
About creatine supplements; usually there is two phase
-loading phase where the requirements is 20-25 gms per days for 5-7 days
followed by maintenance phase in which the requirements is 3-5 gms per day.
Before taking it you should have to check your initial body creatine levels.

Best wishes.
I find this answer helpful
OBGYN,  Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
You want to start creatine supplements to increase your muscle mass.It is best when used along with protein supplements. I would advise you to get your liver and renal function tests done routinely to rule out any problem before starting on any such supplements.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drtayalrakhi@gmail.com

I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Creatine


Loading Online Doctors....
Can I Take Creatine As A Supplement ?

Hi, Thanks for your question. Yes you can start creatine supplement. About creatine supplements; usually there is two phase -loading phase where the requirements is 20-25 gms per days for 5-7 days followed by maintenance phase in which the requirements is 3-5 gms per day. Before taking it you should have to check your initial body creatine levels. Best wishes.