Optimum Nutrition Micronised Creatine Powder, 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate Powder for Performance and Muscle Power, Unflavoured Shake, 93 Servings, 317 g

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The myth originated because a marker in your blood called creatine kinase increases with creatine supplements ( 26). Using creatine every day for 8 to 16 weeks may improve muscle strength and reduce fatigue in people with muscular dystrophy, but not all studies have produced the same results. Parkinson’s disease Cooper, R., Naclerio, F., Allgrove, J., & Jimenez, A. (2012, July 20). Creatine supplementation with specific view to exercise / sports performance: An update. Journal of the International Journal of Sports Nutrition, 2012(9), 33

This fact may be behind the theory that creatine causes dehydration. However, this shift in cellular water content is minor, and no research supports the claims about dehydration. A person undergoing a creatinine test should let the doctor know if they are taking any medications, fasting, or adhering to a protein-rich diet. Use of creatine can lead to weight gain. While this may be mostly due to water, it can have a negative impact on athletes aiming at particular weight categories. It may also affect performance in activities where the center of gravity is a factor. McMorris, T., Mielcarz, G., Harris, R. C., Swain, J. P., & Howard, A. (2007, September). Creatine supplementation and cognitive performance in elderly individuals. Neuropsychology, Development, and Cognition. 14(5):517-28After taking a 5-g supplement each day for 6 weeks, 45 participants scored better on working memory and intelligence tests, specifically tasks taken under time pressure, than other people who took a placebo.

However, research published in JAMA, with over 1,700 human participants, noted that: “Treatment with creatine monohydrate for at least 5 years, compared with placebo did not improve clinical outcomes.” Some claim that creatine supplements increase your risk of rhabdomyolysis, a condition in which muscle breaks down and leaks proteins into your bloodstream. However, this idea is not supported by any evidence. Report on an assessment of the risks of creatine on the consumer and of the veracity of the claims relating to sports performance and the increase of muscle mass. (n.d.) A small-scale study found that creatine appeared to help treat depression in 14 females with both depression and an addiction to methamphetamine.While creatine occurs naturally in the body, creatine supplements are not a natural substance. Anyone considering using these or other supplements should do so only after researching the company that provides them. Creatine and muscular dystrophy I wouldn’t recommend doing anything that would show minimal improvement and possible risk," says Jim King, M.D., president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. "Weigh the negatives and the benefits before you try it."