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Side Affects of Creatine
Harmful Side Effects of Creatine
There is no research available at present
indicating any adverse side affects of creatine usage.
However, there are some precautions that
must be taken when consuming creatine monohydrate in powder from. The side
affects of creatine powder are not associated with the chemical properties of
creatine but rather with the physical texture of powder. The possible
side affects of creatine in powder form are dehydration, cramping, diarrhea and an
upset stomach. The reasons are not chemical in nature but the result of water
absorption into the powder when it is in the stomach. Also, if the powder is too
course, digestion may require even more water.
Fortunately, the side affects of creatine
monohydrate powder can be avoided by drinking an increased volume of liquid
(preferably water) before, with and for the few hours following consumption.
Creatine is not a
banned substance in the NFL, NBA, MLB, or the Olympics. But it would be
difficult to enforce a ban anyway since creatine occurs naturally in most
protein rich foods derived from animals. Creatine is also legally taken by many
high school and college athletes. A recent survey showed that 48% of male
division 1 athletes in the US use or have used creatine.
There are now many
brands of creatine monohydrate supplement available but some are better than
others. Of utmost importance when selecting a creatine supplement is to ensure
that the powder is very fine to decrease the possibility of dehydration and
expedite digestion.
For many years Germany
has been manufacturing the world's best creatine monohydrate powder. The quality
of the German product compared to locally produced creatine is astounding and
alarming (if you've been using the locally produced product). The German powder
form of creatine has the worlds finest micron width and the worlds highest
purity percentage.
The only creatine
monohydrate supplement we recommend is CreaBlast from IMPACT Nutrition. It is
German, with all the properties mentioned above but each granule is also
specially coated to protect it from destruction by digestive acids. It is the
only powder form available using Micro Coating Technology. Click the link below
to learn more.
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