Creatine: Side Effects vs Benefits

[nathanclaspell]

The water retention created by creatine is all in the muscle itself. That's why muscles appear slightly fuller looking when saturated. That is the kind of water retention that you want! I'd also caution against the high dose.

[chandlercameron]

That "water retention" is proper/optimal cellular hydration not just useless water weight

[JM-syol]

If you have chronic kidney disease it is not recommended that you take creatine.

[pkmn]

Water retention IN the muscles is good. That’s where a lot of the size, strength, and stamina benefit come from, that’s kinda a lot of the point of taking it.

[SamuListo-zbyp]

I get more neurological than muscular benefits from taking even lower (3-6g) dosages of creatine, either pre or post workout. I don't notice any difference in my athletic performance, only better focus during both workout and the activities (mostly studying) I take on afterwards.

[nativepride]

Water retention in the muscle is a good aspect of taking creatine. You want that

[j-mill]

Interesting. Is there any research on what brands work better than others for neurological benefits?

[justarandomguy]

You should also address the rumours so it becomes clear

[FindNShare]

Is there a Tye of creatine recommended and a type to avoid ?

[aurliogascon]

does creatine monohydrate affect people having bad heart problems?

[scazscaz]

Water retention is part of what you want from creatine though

[TheMATHEHOUSE]

some people can't eat peanut butter mate 😂, there's always people that can't take stuff.

[memecream]

I hear a lot of good but any time this supplement is bought up, the kidneys come into the conversation. I’ve used it on and off throughout my life, I don’t live the healthiest lifestyle but feel healthy. Should I be concerned about the supplement of topic

[ValeVera-pw]

Creatine gave me terrible insomnia, I couldn’t had a good night's sleep when I was taking it. My sleep is a priority.
I’ll never take it again.

[Rigbycat]

I heard that folk with high BP should avoid Creatine & folk with diabetes which already puts a strain on the kidneys.

[parkerrace]

I had to stop taking it as it increased my blood pressure.

[winners_to_stay]

Jonathan...
Please tell me, does this cause hair loss?

[WilhelmFreidrich]

Creatine is the same as creatinine because they are spelled similarly, so creatine will destroy your kidneys!

[vonadawilliamsom]

Yes, when I too, Whey, I had cramped when I tried it, but it was great stuff.

[kilon]

I got two kidney stones from creatinine