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Creatine is a popular dietary supplement that is used to help with improving athletic performance. This video is a deep dive into its benefits and side effects
Producer and Narrator: Dr Ankit MBBS(Hons) FRACGP
This video includes a paid sponsored promotion which had no impact on the writing or production of the remaining video.
Timetamps:
0:00 Intro
0:39 How Creatine Works
2:09 Role of Creatine Supplementation
2:36 How Much Benefit Does Creatine Provide?
3:25 Creatine Supplementation in Vegetarians vs Non-Vegetarians
3:53 Does Creatine Improve Brain Health?
5:30 Side Effects and Safety of Creatine
6:56 How Sporting Organizations View Creatine
7:24 Who Benefits Most From Creatine
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I keep hearing no side effect but since I take creatine I started having terrible leg pains after my leg training. I have been upping my weights seeing evidence of more strength but I have a doubt my muscles, nerves and/or joints did not have time to adapt and resulting in extreme leg pain after a good workout. I stopped it for a while and this stopped so I am sure 99% it is it. I do drink enough water since i am aware of the effects and i eat well and also dont take much. Between 2 and 3 grams a day
I’m 47 and on writing this post I’m on my first week using creatine, on reading reviews some advise the loading phase and others don’t, i decided to take 5 grams 4 times day for tbe first week then drop to 3 grams per day thereafter, I’m now on the 4th of the loading phase and haven’t experienced any side effects, I’m also noticing that my arms are starting to go like baloons, this is new to me and have a few months to go before i see resuts as I’m just getting back to fitness after gaining some weight the past year, I’m currently around 14st and about this rime lasr year i was 12 and feeling great doing my running and exercises, hopefully this will give me the push to get back to those itness levels, I’ll keep yous updated
I stopped taking creatine 6 days ago as a test because I was experiencing cramping sensations in my hamstring region. I used to suffer from cramps here quite badly until I increased my magnesium intake. So far, the cramping sensation has gone away. It seems my body demands a substantial amount of electrolytes and water to prevent cramping while on creatine. I may stay off creatine for now. I originally added it for an increase in energy and better focus, but it never really made a noticeable difference. If you are in the same situation, consider checking your vitamin A, zinc, and selenium levels. I found out I was deficient and low in those and have been supplementing them for a week now, noticing more difference than what creatine provided.
Question:
I am 28 and take 3g every day. I do believe it has helped me get more reps in at the gym. However, I am getting bad cramps at night when I sleep. I drink tons of water throughout the day before and after workouts and I make sure to drink electrolytes every day as well…so dehydration shouldn’t be the reason. I was wondering if creatine could be causing this in anyway? It’s the only noticeable change I made before the cramping showed up.
And they are baddddd crampa