The dangers of creatine: Part 1
Anything can become dangerous if overused e.g. Vitamin C has very harmful
effects if too much is taken. Therefore if the correct dosages are followed,
then creatine will not be harmful. There are very few side effects reported
with creatine use but some are upset stomach, muscle cramping, diarrhea and
dehydration.
These
side effects can be minimized by drinking plenty of water when taking creatine.
Also, people tend to have more side effects when taking the powder as opposed
to a more direct delivery method like serum or effervescent powder. It is important
to understand that creatine does not effect hormone levels so side effects like
bad skin and mood swings are not oberved. Obviously everyone is different and
so creatine may be ok for one person but unwise for a friend to use. These are
the short term effects but what about in the long run?
