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What Are The Side Effects Of Creatine?

Hi, wondering about the benefit and risks associated with young athletes taking creatine. My son is a big interior lineman ...6 2 and 220lbs. He wants to retain/add muscle during the off season. Please respond to YYYY@YYYY . Thanks, Richard Sheola
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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I have gone through your query.Using of creatine is controversial still.Although it gives muscle endurance and mass it can cause side effects like weight gain,high blood pressure, kidney and liver damage, bowel upset, diarrhoea,muscle cramps and dizziness in some.When it is taken along with caffiene there is higher risk of kidney damage.Also have drug interaction with diuretics which some body builders take.Short term usage in healthy individuals is considered safe but should keep in mind about the side effects and interactions.Hope this may help you.
Let me know if anything not clear.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Creatine?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query.Using of creatine is controversial still.Although it gives muscle endurance and mass it can cause side effects like weight gain,high blood pressure, kidney and liver damage, bowel upset, diarrhoea,muscle cramps and dizziness in some.When it is taken along with caffiene there is higher risk of kidney damage.Also have drug interaction with diuretics which some body builders take.Short term usage in healthy individuals is considered safe but should keep in mind about the side effects and interactions.Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.