What are the side effects of creatine??

Question

I guess this question is for the guys....Are there any kind of side effects of creatine that have to do with the male genatalia? You know, kind of like with steriods??

Answer 1

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The nutrition industry is full of doctors with no credentials. But, Dr. Myers is the authority when it comes to creatine. Six years ago the parents of a high school football player asked Dr. Myers if creatine was safe to use. So, he began studying the supplement and has become the country’s top creatine expert. In fact, when CNN News wanted to learn about creatine, they called Dr. Myers. Read Dr. Myers background

Through his research, Dr. Myers learned that creatine powder, if used incorrectly, can cause negative side affects. However, he also discovered how to enjoy amazing benefits, while avoiding unwanted side effects. His solution is not expensive or difficult, but requires just a bit of common sense. We asked Dr. Myers about creatine side affects.

What causes these negative side affects?
I believe they are caused by two things, both of which you can easily avoid. First, avoid the “more is better” mentality. Many athletes have the “more is better” idea when using creatine. If one scoop of powder is good, they reason, then two scoops must be better. In fact, one creatine study found that 78% of high school athletes either exceeded the recommended dose or didn’t even know how much they're taking. When high doses of powder enter the stomach, they draw water from the body, causing stomach problems and dehydration.

But, isn’t it true that the more you take the more you absorb?
No it’s not. Researchers found that even when you take a single dose of (6-8 grams), 48% is never absorbed but gets passed in the urine. If you take larger doses of 10 gram or more, you may lose up to 75%. Some companies suggest “loading” by taking 25 grams a day for the first five days. If you do this you will absorb very little of this creatine. Read this creatine study

What else can cause negative side affects?
When you buy a creatine product, there’s a good chance you’re getting one made with Chinese creatine. Most of the creatine found on stores’ shelves is manufactured in either Germany or China. U.S. companies buy their creatine in bulk from one of these sources and then repackage it under their own label.

In China, there are few manufacturing standards. Price, not quality, is what matters most. Poor manufacturing standards may result in toxic contamination, and lead to side affects such as aching stomach, bloating, or cramping. Read more about Chinese creatine

If so many companies are using Chinese creatine, why don't you see "made in China" on the label? U.S. laws require clothing and toy companies to label where the product came from, such as “made in China”. However, this same law does not apply to raw materials in supplements. Companies never list “Chinese creatine” on the label. They know that if they did, no one would buy their product. Some even use terms like “100% pure” or “pharmaceutical-grade”.

How do you avoid these negative side affects? First, feed your muscles a small but steady stream of creatine all day long. Your muscle cells are designed to absorb 1g to 1.5g of creatine every 2½ hours, or 5 grams throughout the day. This is about the same amount you get from food. For example, an 8oz steak has about 1g of creatine. This is a natural amount for your body to absorb in one meal. Read this creatine study

Answer 2

Creatine, first thing you probably know about it is that it is produced naturally within our bodies. It is also in red meats. However no one wants to eat a bunch of steaks or ground beef because of the saturated fats. Then came along creatine supplements.

Side affects:
to much for to long = cessation of bodies ability to produce it on its own because it gets so used to having you supplement it for itself. So take it on cycles 1 month on 1 month off type thing in low doeses (less than 10g per day) no need to do the loading phase because your body can only use so much at a given time, its a marketing scam

Not drinking enough water/or boozing = a bloating feeling, discoloration of urine etc.. Be sure to drink at least 1 to 1.5 gallons a day while on the cycle, water is one of the building blocks of muscle
Benefits:
No research to really back it up but it has been said to increase the amount of readily available PCr stores within the muscle allowing a person to get those few extra reps in each set, also allowing one to recover faster from heavy lifting in turn building more muscle.

Best to consult a local personal trainer for more information

Answer 3

No creatine is more like a metobolic rush for a few hours and the only major side effect that I ever had was dehydration. No it won't shrink.

Answer 4

the male genatalia shrinks and eventually disappears.

Answer 5

Your testicles don't shrink when you are using steroids. Let me make this clear, they temporarily compress during a cycle because your endogenous testosterone production goes down. They don't stay downsized forever.

Answer 6

kidney stones, so drink alot of water

Answer 7

kindey stones and if u take to much and not enough it will add fat