Creatine: What would be a reason not to use it?

[KILL KILL]

Let's dispell some myths here

1. Creatine is the 2nd most studied supplement EVER (protein being #1). There have never been any known ill effects aside from people with allergies or exasperating an already existing kidney issue.

2. You will not lose your gains after use.

3. If you purchase pharmaceutical grade supplements than you will not have to worry about quality as they have to undergo rigid testing in order to claim that title. I purchase mine directly from a lab

4. If you use Creatine Ethyl Ester then you will not retain any water. Although there have been conflicting reports as to the effectiveness of ethyl ester.

5. Creatine is ridiculously cheap. You can find creatine online that is unflavored for like $20 that will last you the next 5 months.

[zbelt]

Originally Posted by zere0wn

hair loss

That's a new one. Never heard of that heh

[steroid-doc]

Originally Posted by ITasteLikePaint

The better question is, is there a reason to use it? What do you want to get out of it?

Better endurance , better pumps, strength gains , size gains & progress with no ill effects , why would anyone not want to take it? Its stood the test of time and has been around for about 18-20 years now , all quotes that link it to kidney damage are unfounded as far as ive read.

[zere0wn]

Originally Posted by zbelt

That's a new one. Never heard of that heh

http://www.livestrong.com/article/31...and-hair-loss/

[KILL KILL]

Originally Posted by zere0wn

http://www.livestrong.com/article/31...and-hair-loss/

livestrong is as credible a source as ehow

[touchedbyjab]

Taxing on your kidneys is the only negative effect, which is null if you drink plenty of water. If you like to drink and party, do not take creatine- if you are serious about training and live a healthy lifestyle, there really isn't a reason not to.

[fatmatic]

Originally Posted by KILL KILL

Let's dispell some myths here

1. Creatine is the 2nd most studied supplement EVER (protein being #1). There have never been any known ill effects aside from people with allergies or exasperating an already existing kidney issue.

2. You will not lose your gains after use.

3. If you purchase pharmaceutical grade supplements than you will not have to worry about quality as they have to undergo rigid testing in order to claim that title. I purchase mine directly from a lab

4. If you use Creatine Ethyl Ester then you will not retain any water. Although there have been conflicting reports as to the effectiveness of ethyl ester.

5. Creatine is ridiculously cheap. You can find creatine online that is unflavored for like $20 that will last you the next 5 months.

Where can we find said creating? I am interested...

[Chernabog]

My father once tried creatine when he was younger (powerlifting days) and he said he could almost feel his blood pressure rising, gave him significant sweats as well.

[Diablo Ryu]

Doesn't work...so don't use it. Save money. Buy protein.

[KILL KILL]

Originally Posted by Diablo Ryu

Doesn't work...so don't use it. Save money. Buy protein.

According to the studies..........you're wrong