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What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using Creatine?
Hello, doctor. I am 28yr old female. I weigh about 65kgs and am 5.3 ft tall. I have recently started out playing arm-wrestling, 4 months to be exact. I have been selected to represent my country in the World Championship. I wanted to know about the advantages and disadvantages of using Creatine. Please, help.
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid that occurs naturally in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to all cells in the body, primarily muscle.
Adavntages of Creatine supplements:
Creatine supplements are used by athletes, bodybuilders, wrestlers, sprinters, and others who wish to gain muscle mass.
Disadavntages : creatine supplementation could affect hydration status and heat tolerance and lead to muscle cramping and diarrhea.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid that occurs naturally in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to all cells in the body, primarily muscle.
Adavntages of Creatine supplements:
Creatine supplements are used by athletes, bodybuilders, wrestlers, sprinters, and others who wish to gain muscle mass.
Disadavntages : creatine supplementation could affect hydration status and heat tolerance and lead to muscle cramping and diarrhea.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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