Creatine Scientist Explains 9 “Dangers” of Using Creatine - What to Believe
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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - 25% off Your First Order from SEED!
1:32 - Is Creatine Bad for the Kidneys?
3:28 - Creatine & Hair Loss
5:58 - Muscle Cramping & Dehydration
7:08 - Water Retention
8:50 - Consuming Carbs with Creatine
9:32 - Is Creatine a Steroid?
9:46 - Creatine for Women
10:20 - Liver Health
10:30 - Acne
10:40 - Sleep Issues
11:09 - Creatine Non-Responder
12:34 - Creatine Effect on Bone Health
13:58 - Creatine Causes Fat Gain
15:38 - 3 Dosing Strategies to Implement
17:15 - Where to Find More of Dr. Candow's Content
To all the dummbells who keeps calling the video clickbait, please use your brain before commenting. The word danger written in the title is written as: "Dangers". That means the video is gonna debunk myths that creatine is dangerous. This is why school has 7 subjects, one includes English class. Too bad so many people think school isn't necessary in order to be soberminded
I have pinned your comment because I’ve lost faith in humanity and can no longer try to explain this to people lol
😂 thank you for this
you have added the quotation marks now. They weren’t there when it was first published.
@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial
they have added the quotation marks now. They weren’t there when it was first published.
Calling people names isn’t part of civil discourse. When I saw the video, there were no quotations anywhere in the title. I shared the video for the good content then and just looked back at that share to be sure. If I could post a screenshot I would. I wish you a day of peace and love for your fellow man.
the only time creatine is dangerous for me is when im running low and need to buy more of it ...
LOL
I was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease in 2019 at 36. I am 41 now in perimenopause, and have been doing keto for the last 3 years. I just started incorporating strength training as I feel the effects of muscle loss with aging, and have concerns with using creatine. I'm also doing research on another supplement called BCA. What are your thoughts on this, and can I build lean muscle without it if needed?
@@jaredolney5707speak to your doctor, do thorough research. I spoke to my brain doctor (I stopped breathing once and now have a A.B.I) about the benefits of Creatine I had found online and the bitch hanged the phone up on me! (I think she was shocked I understood it better than her) But, I have looked through a lot of data and there no threat apparent to taking it for me.
Something that also I found helpful was learning there was actually a study being done by Doctors on the other side of my Country at the time, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney . I’m Aussie. Into the benefits of Creatine on Brain Injured and she didn’t like it I knew more than the so called “Experts”
I think it’s helped with my injury and memory a lot, but I’m still fat. Oh I’m 50 this year. 🇦🇺
very safe. I use 5g a day, 3 times a week. Drink a lot of water. No issues.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Im 42 years old. I have been talking creatine for pritty much 15 years straight no brakes. 5g a day. Zero problems. Been working out since i was 14 years old.
You are taking 5g not 5mg.
@HeartFeltGesture you are right. Sorry will change it in comments
Are u bald ?
@rediice2007 not bold but getting pretty thin on top. Thinking about hair transplant. My friend just did transplant 7 months ago and he's very happy. My father was almost bold. I think im getting the same thing after him
@@954januszthat just sounds genetic lol but glad to hear you're thriving on it.
i am 61 , been taking it 10 yrs., no issues . I take 5mg a Day.
5 milligrams?😂😂😂 blud is taking 10 creatine particles per day
@@ClashergodClashergodwhats with people constantly confusing mg and g
I finally achieved consistency and have cycled off the loading phase and doing 5 mg daily. I'm feeling stronger and a lot more focused.
@@oatjuice5921 americans
The ONLY time I've ever had an issue with creatine was on days I wasn't hydrated enough. Once I realized the cramps weren't from low magnesium or potassium, I increased my water intake by around 24 oz daily, and made sure I added an extra electrolyte drink by mid afternoon, and since then, no worries!
I'm not saying this is the answer for everyone, but it's working for me
Same here. Been taking creatine since the 90's. Now in my 60's.
Take it in a green smoothie with cayenne pepper
ok, ok...
Kinda cool to get an early physical reminder to hydrate more,wish it happened normally not just on creatine
I justcould not drink enough on creatine. It's like the water wasn't even wet, & my urine was dark. It's not for me, sadly, as othereise I felt great.
What an swesome informative video! Been watching your video for few years now. I've been on 3g a day for about 4 years now and I love the brain and body transformation I've received from it. I'm much more focused and my exercises are a lot more intense and driven. I work out about 3 days a week full body with a lot of T.U.T with resistance bands and lighter weights and I've never felt better.
Think this is the best video I’ve ever seen on this channel 👌 kudos Thomas
Excellent interview Tom! This is an eye-opening discussion on creatine which should put an end to all the false claims out there. Keep going on your health mission. You are doing a great job my friend!
Great video! Was really curious about this topic since Ive heard all of these since I was younger
Great interview! Very informative. Thank you!
I`ve been wating for this for a long time. Thank you Thomas
Best video. Please keep educating us.
THIS IS BY FAR ONE OF YOUR BEST VIDEOS EVER!!!!
This video will shut up everyone that's hating on creatine
I’ve heard Dr. Candow talk about Creatine in a different podcast which is why I decided to take it and not be concerned about the side effects. At the time I was going to start with just 2 g but after listening to him, I bumped it up to five since I had a wrist fracture injury a few months ago. Also, some said that it makes a person puffy in the face but I’ve lost 10 pounds in the last month and the face has muscle so I don’t mind since I don’t want to look sickly losing muscle. I need to lose weight, so I’m intermittent fasting but I want to lose fat and not muscle.
Only side effects are sustained drive in gym lifting and soft stools a half hour after taking it. Cleans you out.
What a great, balanced, informed Dr! Thanks Thomas!!
Cringe
I have been using creating since the Bill Phillips days. That’s mid 90’s by the way. Great video. Forgot the studies on cognition.
It’s a great video filled with information you take from it what you want to learn. If you don’t want to learn that don’t click on it. We’re not always gonna like lessons, but educating is important and I appreciate these videos. We all have a busy schedule and maybe we were texting from a, busy day and didn’t auto correct we’re all human that shows he’s not a bot
It would also be interesting what creatine is doing in the gut microbiome.
IT DOESNT AFFECT IT
it dehydrates
So glad I watched this video had blood work and thought I had problems with my Kidneys so glad worried about nothing
Enjoyed this 👍
Maybe to add to the point of muscle cramping and dehydration- I during the times of taking creatine I had several incidences of palpitations/arrythmias including afib for which I was admitted to the hospital for. Could be because of electrolyte imbalance from fluid shift caused by creatinine. I had to stop using it and have had way less incidences. I loved the benefits from it including the muscle pumps and fullness. There may or may not be a connection, though in 10 years I've introduced creatine supplements into my diet 3 times and all 3 times I went to the ER for afib. I'm no doctor but I am a cardiac nurse so i do have some understanding with electrolytes and effects on the heart. Adding my story to the comments in case others have had issues with arrythmias during creatine supplementation.
I love your story and the info you put out BTW. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing! I’ve been on creatine for a few months and in the last month I have had bouts of AFIB and palpitations so bad I thought I was dying. I’m going off creatine and seeing if it makes a difference. Very helpful!😊
Did lowering the dose help?
Def good to know thanks for sharing
I would take a low dose only . Check your B1 levels also
Perfect timing ✔️✔️✔️
Thanks for the interesting information about bone health in menopausal women (I’m a member of that club now). I started taking 5g of creatine daily about a year ago when I seriously started lifting weights. It’s nice to know I’m doing the right things to preserve my bone density - I don’t want my future to be one of those old people that dies from a broken bone
Hi Thomas, have a burning question for u, as one of my main guru's/dietary inspirationists.. if i eat low(er) carb (20-25% carbs) and implement intermittent fasting. When i break fast with ground beef and cabbage tomato union (really like this light dish). Would you consider this a no-go? Or is the no carb and fats rule more with regards to rice etc.? Would love to hear your view on this ❤
Good discussion. I stopped a year ago. Leg muscles decreased cramping increased. I was guided by some of the myths you guys discussed. Will be back on it for moderate dosages which worked well before I stopped. Thanks Thomas for this discussion. Very helpful.
I had the same issue with Mono type. Worked great, very fast results but I started cramping so hard in my lower legs that I couldn't walk. It wasn't an instant type cramp either but one that wouldn't let go for hours. This happened when hiking any incline of which I've done my whole life prior. Stopped taking Mono and I was back to normal. Still wanting the same results and power though I tried Creatine Hydrochloride and it's been much better. I'll still get some cramping creeping in after a solid 3 months on but then I just back off for a month and start over again. Mind you I also drink tons of water and take Magnesium twice a day along with many other supplements.
Stopped after how long?
@@PO-cx2ej Probably close to three months before I was back to normal.
My experience was different. Blood test said high creatinine. Doc said renal failure. Halved dose. looked up overt symptoms of renal failure. 1 year later overt symptoms turned up. Went off creo. Symptoms went away. I'm not comfortable ignoring symptoms. I'm now on a 1g dose having made accommodations in my diet to lower the load on kidneys. So far so good.
How much creatine were you taking
I’m lowering my dosage 1g mainly cause of hair loss!!
Can we stop with the clickbait ?
I edited the title to say “debunked” instead of “explains.” You can see where I was going with this. I thought the content spoke for itself as he was “explaining” the dangers to not be true. Sorry if that was confusing. Hopefully now it makes more sense.
I'd have to agree. I hate to be negative but I have noticed this a lot lately and it actually turns me off and I don't watch.
Gotta get clicks so you get paid !
@@jamiepatton9334lol don't lie
I also hate being fooled by the tittle. Great content nonetheless.
Talked to my Kidney Dr. It's all good
Is there evidence that caffeine may reduce creatine's benefits?
Will taking creatine with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the risk of kidney damage?
Had an issue with bloodshot and dry eyes. Went to 2 docs, they had no idea. I didn't realize it was the creatine until I stopped it for a month and my eyes gradually got better. I made sure I was hydrating well, so I don't think that was it.
I can tell you for sure that in my case, creatine really helps remove the brain fog that the seizure and pain medications I take cause. If you are taking meds that cause brain fog, give it a try. I recommend not doing more than 10g during loading. It seems to cause some GI issues, but that went away after a while for me. I was unaware that taking 10g might be good for the whole body thing and I really like the possibility in improving bone density. Moving up to 10g from 5g starting today. I really really appreciate finding out that creatinine goes up. That showed up in some recent blood work, but only a little bit high.
5 GRAMS NO MORE OK
Awesome video!
Lots of great research on Creatine.
Great guest.
Interesting on bone as aged 55 osteopenia, meniscus tear, stress fracture tibia and fibula, recovery has been good ie back to hiking hills 26km daily, 36,000 approx steps.
Excellent information, thank you very much
Probably everybody knows this but I'm sure some don't know it
Taking creatine will do nothing for your muscles unless you also do the work of resistance training 🙂
Glad for the comments section
Great information thanks. Doesn't taking creatine effect the prostate PSA reading and increase the risk of prostate cancer? This never seems to be mentioned..
there are tons and tons of testimonials stating that creatine made their hairloss far worse.
I started taking creatine when it first came out back in the '90s before it became creatine monohydrate. I have taken creatine every single day since then. I have no side effects from it
Except for the sick gains...
Have you you checked your kidneys since then?
My doctor discovered kidney disease he had my stop all sups for a week retook blood tests my creatinine levels were still elevated. He told me to go back on it. At 67 I am amazed at how it has improved my lifts and brain fog. I’m glad that I can continue to take my 5 grams a day
CREATINE IS DANGEROUS!!!
In a recent study I took, where I trained for 1 hour on Creatine Monohydrate, I left the gym only for a car to crash into my biceps at speed, fully writing the car off and giving whiplash to the driver. My biceps remained unscathed, still fueled with creatine, but it could have ended up worse, for the car.
BE WARNED PEOPLE!!!
Been using creatine monohydrate since June 2023. It works for me!
The first couple days I felt very dehydrated and almost hungover not matter how much water I drank. These symptoms went away after a couple days of drinking lots of water
Seriously sick of clickbait crap like this. used to be a fan of this channel, thats changing quickly.
just hit the back or exit button dude, he gotta pay his bills
@@AresCosmos fair point and well made :)
He is a millionaire by now. He can pay his bills and could focus on integrity.
He’s added quotes now around the word danger and pinned a comment trying to make us look bad. He does need to work on integrity. I shared this video because of the content and have proof the word danger did not have quotes when it was first published.
😂😂😂😂 did you watch the video before commenting
Mr dealuer .. how to carb up after low carbs days without water retuntion or gaining fat ..?
Give us some strategics. Thx
I take 7.5 grams a day and have for a few years now, and I have no known side effects. It seems to help with my workouts and strength.
Holy moses 7.5g!
@@littlemissgrooveyupp for the people weight 200 pounds or more that’s fine
I have been taking creating for a long time until recently when I decided to de the loading phase of 10mg a day and I gained so much weight. My period completely stopped 😭😭😭😭 I looked so puffy. I stopped now and hoping my menstrual cycle will kick back in. It really played a massive role with heart palpitations and shivers. It’s odd.
I splash in a few grams here and there, up to 10g a day, every day.
Years on with some days off.
Average 7lb red meat a week.
Im 53 and notice no negative effects.
I kick myself when I don't quickly re up!
The most cost effective substance one can consume!
How long does it take for elevated levels of creatinine to return to normal when off creatine?
So you can say for certain that the Seed pre/pro biotic survives the stomach's acid and gets to our intestines intact? Thanks for the update on creatine myths... good stuff.
I sported never used anything.but now get arthose whole body.train less 50 minutes max.but with creatine now i train 90 minutes and more heavy.although pain is i hope to recover little.3 times weekly and biking.my gf say i look more young.she is 39.i go try proteine powder.only 1 teaspoon.i disabled but happy i found these videos.
GREAT VIDEO !! WHY IF I TAKE CREATINE I NEED TO PEE VERY OFTEN !! I TAKE 3G AND IN THE NEXT HOUR I NEED TO PEE 3-4 TIMES !! I AM A HEALTY MAN ! 20 YEARS GYM THANK YOU !!!
I have the same problem, I cut creatine and i eat 1kg of beef a day consuming the same amount which is 5grs, no problem at all
This always happens to me when I take it. I gave up on it. Between having to piss 4X as much and the cramping, it had too much of a negative effect on my life.
These experts are so annoying. I'm 38 and have been messing around with creatine since 14 when it first got popular. It absolutely makes my hair fall out every single time I do a cycle. I would never get off of it if it weren't for the hair thing because I love it so much. Look at any comment section on this subject and you will see tons of other guys with the same experience. THERES YOUR STUDY. It's not a myth. I wish it were.
even if you do it at a super low dosage? like 2 grams a day?
What dosage and what form were you taking? What brand?
Awesome and thank you!
Is it safe to take if you have high blood pressure?
Cre alkaline capsules to avoid water wait . I used to box and the guy in the shop recommended cre alkaline capsules so i could make weight easyer with less water retention. Also less hassle to throw back two capsules.heard it was good for cognition for my add /sct .
went for checkup and was told had high creatinine levels. My doctor had no idea the link between me supplementing with creatine would increase creatinine level. She just told me my kidneys were failing. this was 8 years ago.
Mines too !! Their some idiots
All creatinine takers are almost bald. I lost hair after taking creatinine .
The bald doctor laughed and debunked that theory. I belive him.
Why would anyone take Creatinine? Creatinine is a waste product. Kind of like poop after you eat beans.
I mix creatine and celtic salts in my bubly water that I make at home😊
It seems to me that hydration is much better, and performance have a slight increase. 😊
I absolutely know it made me hair drop, I was taking too much, about 20 g. It started when I started the creatine within a two month period. It happened fast and I never recovered the hair. I know another person that was loosing his hair dropped the creatine and the fallout stopped or was vastly reduced. I do take 10 g now but I’m on Finasteride with no fallout of any significance. People argue with me on this. I believe you have to have the propensity to go bald but I would try stopping it and see what happens if your hair is falling out.
Give us a video on top 10 Creatine products. To me it seems almost impossible to know what is good quality creatine.
What about if you already have high BUN/Creatinine ratio?
I feel creatine made me have kidney issues temporarily . It was either kidney or histamine , I was having issues with my palms peeling everytime I took creatine . Frankly never had an issue with creatine naturally in steak eating carnivore .
The problem with supplements is also how they are processed , hexane or what have you/chemical residue , idk something’s in there causing issues at times .
Also frankly the body isn’t a dumpster that can handle high amounts of supplements that the body wouldn’t naturally make or consume on its own. The organs just aren’t meant to be loaded with tons of supplements so nowadays I really question supplements most of the time .
Some of the pre workouts I see out there have such high doses of everything and people are so irresponsible with their bodies . Most of the time supplements don’t just have one effect, the body uses them for multiple things and it isn’t so simple, the effects are systemic and not isolated.
If people weren’t so insecure and wanted to be enormous at all times it wouldn’t be an issue
Don't sell yourself short. Human bodies are incredibly resilient and can handle a lot of bullshit.
Holy crap you have no idea what you are talking about. You have presented like 7-8 fallacies
Who is frankly
@@AllthewayupG I think he meant Frank Lee.
Exactly!
Taking Creatine, don’t mind the weight difference short term. As I continue to gain muscle and strength, my resting calorie burn increases. Losing weight without more than slight (300 cal) calorie deficit. Just struggle eating enough to get my protein intake (frequently have to supplement with Whey and Collagen Peptides).
Just wondering if Creatine is best taken before, during or post workouts ( with protein powder) for most effective gains.
How about different types like Hcl or mixed creatine powers with all types included?
Love it!
When I tried it I couldn’t sleep. Wide awake all night w insomnia and tired at the same time. Several nights in a row just felt wiped but eyes would not stay shut. Like 3-4hrs broken sleep total. Stopped taking it and things went back to normal. That was 5G per day for 3 days. Mid day. My muscles did seem to puff up a bit.
I tried months later 3G and earlier in the morning and found it didn’t mess w my sleep. But I also didn’t notice any feeling of benefits in the gym either.
I had the same problem with sleep. Take it in the morning with breakfast. Make sure you blend it well. Drink plenty of water.
The ONLY times i have been injured by muscle cramps, and i do mean actually injured, was while I was taking creatine. If I take creatine now, I take extra potassium and magnesium, twice a day. I also respond to creatine really well as far as muscle growth is concerned.
With gym had severe leg cramps at night. This is stopped with BCAAs, and the electrolytes K, Mg, Zn. Then that stops. Now, legs just stiff in the morning until I start walking around but that can be from starting 265lb deadlifting.
Muscle cramps can be from exercising heavy. Then interestingly, it is calves invariably, with heavy deadlifting to 265lb (heavy for me, just starting it) upper thighs until I get out of bed, start moving.
Creatine supplements had nothing to do with this. Stop trying to scare people.
I've gotten rabdo twice while taking creatine. It wasn't the fault of the supplement, obviously, it was my fault. I have a massive tendency to under hydrate, and i live in south Georgia where it's miserably hot during the summer, and i tend to do things that are very labor intensive even in those times. I also eat a lot of meat, so i have naturally high Creatine levels. Also intake a lot of caffeine. He mentions that muscles can be super hydrated with proper hydration in those situations. What he didn't say is that if you have bad hydration, and your muscles are soaking up what you are getting, other functions like neural and renal are very easily compromised. None of this makes Creatine bad, but it absolutely needs to be taken seriously and intelligently. That's why i hate when these kids of guys act like it's absolutely safe and only beneficial. In a vacuum, yes. In actual practice in real life, definitely not the case.
@@KRYPTOSPOLLARD People get sick.
Are capsules as effective as the powder form?
Could creatine along with co enzyme q10 be a solution for people on statins?
As soon as started taking creatine i started going bald and i put a lot of weight on about 2 stone in 4 weeks
It dangerous for blood pressure
It's okay to take Creatine when working out. Just don't abuse it. Just like anything.
Loading is a big no ! Most people now this.
Also never use more then 5 gram, after 3 weaks you can go down to about 3 grams.
Dont use when you have had blood clods. Becose it thikkens the blood.
And drink alot of water.
I started in the 90,s and i have always side effects every time, stomic pain cramps headache and so on.
Works for most people but some of us with healthy kidneys just can’t take it. My hr shoots up 10-20 bpm and my blood pressure increases about 20 points systolic and 10 points diastolic
Did you mean unhealthy kidneys?
Big deal. All you explained is that you had physiological changes caused by creatine. What's your point? An increase in blood pressure does not mean you are hypertensive or on the verge of having a stroke. Your blood pressure goes up because creatine causes edema. It is not related to vascular damage, it is pressure in the interstitial spaces. Not the same.
Caffeine does that also.
Used creatine one period but my blood pressure went up so I stopped. I guess blood pressure can go up because of the water retention that creatine creates?
Had heavy hair loss in loading phase with ca. 20grams starting around 3 or 4 day. Took 2 weeks till it stopped. My hands where full with hair every day under the shower alone. Was a heavy hit...
...and you'll have UA-camrs telling you that it couldn't have happened.
If you have high blood pressure or cardio issues, the water retention from Creatine is not a good thing.
When he said "kidney is the first organ that will filter creatine",this tells me this doctor forgot about the liver that everything we eat/consume that goes in the stomach,liver will always be the first organ that will filter everything.then the liquid form with chemicals and other excess nutrients will go to kidney as a form of blood.then that blood form will be filtered in the kidney before it will become a urine.
Can caffeine and creatine be taken together without any interference in absorption?
3 to 5 grams a day? i've only been doing 2 cause that's what the jar suggests. also it's the hcl variety and not monohydrate.
How does Creatine Monohydrate affect men in the late 40's who are HIV Positive? My Dr. saw my creatinine levels skyrocket when I started and told me to stop. On my next bloodwork it went back down to well within the normal range. I was told by the Dr. at that time because I am HIV Positive and on my meds taking creatine will have a long term negative affect. I have not been able to find any research to prove or disprove this. Do you have any info on this?
Anyone know if you can scale down with HCL and get the same effects as larger doses of Monohyrate?
"There's no current evidence suggesting the creatine causes hair loss".
Kinda hard to trust that statement from a guy who's already bald ngl
Been on creatine for 3 weeks, starting to have hair fall...
⚠️silly clickbait! in this video are NO „real dangers“ of CREATINE 👎🏻
I edited the title to say “debunked” instead of “explains.” You can see where I was going with this. I thought the content spoke for itself as he was “explaining” the dangers to not be true. Sorry if that was confusing. Hopefully now it makes more sense.
@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial
The title still says "dangers".
The scare-quotes around the word "dangers" already show disagreement that there are dangers.
My doctor told me to stop taking creatine, 1: because my creatinine levels were high. 2: because I have high blood pressure and on medication. She said my kidneys are already under stress from medication and that creatine can raise my blood pressure even more. Is there any truth about that? You guys didn't mention anything about creatine and blood pressure. Thanks.
Your doctor is correct. Based on my personal experience and being on blood pressure medication. You can get enough from eating fish, seafood, steak, legumes, spinach, eggs, and walnuts. Taking additional creatinine as a supplement is great for vegans and athletes that are pushing performance.
For anyone dealing with blood pressure or cardiovascular issues I would look at CoQ10, b vitamins, magnesium, olive oil and fiber. You'd be amazed by just clean eating and a couple supplements based on your blood work and or blood pressure getting in check that helps everything else.
I am 60 and I was taking 10g a day and ended up with very bad kidney stones . Took 4 months for stones to pass . Eating keto with a lot of beef , I realized I was getting enough from meat so no need for creatine .
I haven't been to VA hospital for a while but last time I heard fatty liver and kidney problem among active/vets are thru the roof. All these quick and easy access to body building supplement are hurting a potential valuable American citizens.
5 GRAMS NO MORE OK
interesting...i have been taking 10g a day for about a year without any issues so far
Damn you must eat LOTS AND LOTS OF RED MEAT 🥩
@@silatguy YEA GO CHECK YOUR BLOOD WORK, YOUR CREATIN LEVELS ARE PROBABLY ELEVATED, YOU DON'T NEED MORE THAN 5 GRAM A DAY
Maybe it’s just me, but I’m not convinced by a bald guy advocating that creatine doesn’t make you go bald.
Ha ha ha
Curious if creatine can cause brain swelling in hot and humid environments
Thomas, any dangers on ashwagandha? I gain so much strenght on it it's insane, like seriously some extra 4-6 reps on ashwgandha vs no ashwgandha, it's not tainted I use one of the best brands in Europe. How is that possible? Can you look into it?
Pretty much placebo
It's a whole plant and used for thousands of years as an adaptogenic tonic so you are totally fine using it
Anhedonia is a major side effect
Can I ask what kind you use? My body seems to have gotten use to it and doesn’t respond in the same way any more 😢
@@Holy_Hobo As a general rule, herbal medicines don't work at all in the first place, and if they might, the changes are small.
If taking Creatine, measure Cystatin C level not Creatinine level to estimate kidney function
Thanks Brotatato Chip.
I have a natural 2 x body weight bench press at 60 years old, I think it's is down to my consumption of creatine. It's allowed me to out lift 30 year old steroid addicts. Plus I look jacked. However I do get kidney pains every now and then....
Creatine did definitely cause constipation for me, but I have been managing it with a very inexpensive supplement, Slippery Elm.
Funny that I’ve experienced a number of these myths while on creatine 😂 hydration is a must while taking creatine.
I've seen great results since taking creatine with only one problem and that's hair loss and so I decided to stop. Anyone having the same problem please feel free to comment. I'm 53 and would like to know if there's a way to sort it out wile still using creatine.
When I first took creatine I wasn't even aware of this "myth", so when my hair started thinning I just thought it was an age problem (I was in my early 30s, my father got male pattern baldness; not my maternal grandfather tho), but then I recovered, still I didn't link it to the discontinuing of creatine.
I tried once again last year, in my early 40s, and it literally ravaged my hair, to the point I was considering transplant. Once again I initially thought it was just an ageing effect, but when the trichologist knew I was using it, told me "it might as well be a myth, but there's a busload of anecdotal evidence".
I obviously discontinued it (once and for all) and my hair recovered big time. I also didn't notice any significant boost in my progression while taking it, nor gain losses after, so...
@@FrankieTeardrop999 thanks for sharing your thoughts, maybe some of us better not use creatine for a while.
Million dollar question: Does creatine increase Blood Pressure? Anecdotally speaking only, I noticed a significant spike in my systolic blood pressure reading that tracked with creatine water gain. There was nothing else I had done or changed(increased sodium intake, sugar intake, calorie intake, binge eating, lack of sleep, change in exercise, etc.,). Luckily as my BP readings were in the optimal range with lots of wiggle room, it it did not push me in the danger zone. But I imagine if this applies to others, especially those that have hypertension, hypertensive, borderlinehypertensive, it could easily push them in the danger zone and potentially increase the risk of strokes. I googled the issue after discovering that and came across some citations that creatine could potentially increase blood pressure. I have not seen any research on this, and would love to know what creatine experts have to say about this
What about enlargement of the Prostate due to DHT and Creatine ??
can you tell me what is proper hydration when taking Creatine? (ive never taken it im still a bit skeptical about it)
YES DRINK ENOUGH WATER TO SATISFY YOUR THIRST..THATS IT
I drink 64oz per day it makes the difference.