Question 1

bcaa vs creatine, which is better?

Accepted Answer

BCAA and nutrition: Branch chain amino acids is a measurement used to assess the nutritional status of a patient with chronic kidney disease.  It is not a measure of kidney function per se.  Malnutrion is common in patients with chronic kidney disease especially on dialysis and this appears to be a more sensitive test than serum albumin which usually drops later in the progression of renal disease.

Question 2

started take wheyprotein creatine bcaa 7times-week
betaalanine 4times-week
maltodextrin hmb 3times-week
have good diet+exercise 
is it safe take all

Accepted Answer

Supplements: The FDA does not investigate or evaluate most supplements and I doubt most physicians would have any experience with what you're taking. The good diet and proper exercise programs appear fine. You sound quite healthy and shouldn't need any supplements. Protein overload can harm kidneys.

Question 3

im19, 87kg,184cm high i m using progainer protien+bpi creatine & bcaa+nitresx im working out so hard how much food i need to grow clean bulk  muscle?

Accepted Answer

Supplements: I would stop taking all of the supplements at your age, they can hurt your kidneys and liver.  Continue a regular work out routine and increase healthy protein in your diet with lean white meats, eggs, whole grains, nuts, bars.

Question 4

i'm an athlete taking  accutane(40mg) and i know i can't have any other vit a supplements but what about creatine ,bcaa and that kinda of stuff?

Accepted Answer

Accutane&amp;supplements: I am sure your doctor told you before prescribing the Accutane, to avoid any other supplements.
This is because you do not know what other inert things they contain. I would recommend putting off using any other supplements until you are done with Accutane.

Question 5

i have 8 months to get back in shape. could taking whey protein, bcaa powder and creatine help you gain muscle faster than not taking it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as these supplements are combined with intense, dedicated workouts, you should take them.  If you're not committed to the workouts, they will just at weight/fat.  You need 4-5 days of cardiovascular training a week for 45 minutes per day at 80% of maximum age corrected heart rate.  You also need to weightlift with moderate weight and high repetitions 3-4 times per week.

Question 6

ive been taking hydroxycut, bcaa and creatine since 3 months ago, as part of my workout supplements. the stool is explosive and dark colored. thanks?

Accepted Answer

GI symptoms: Black stool indicates bleeding.  Imperative that you consult with physician now.

Question 7

i use creatine and bcaa every day before training. my old dietitian told me itd help to restore my knee tendons. is it true? and is it safe to take these supplements everyday?

Accepted Answer

No: There is nothing you take by mouth that can restore your knee tendons.   Don't know much about bcaa but too much creatine can cause problem.

Question 8

hi i am 16 years old teen can i use creatine monohydrate and bcaa and whey protein? or that will effect my height or kidney or livers growth badly?

Accepted Answer

Bcaa: These products are touted for body building and muscle building. The problem is that we don't know the longterm effects these substances have on a growing adolescent. For example seizures have been reported with its use.

Question 9

hepa b carrier.taking viread, (tenofovir) hbv-dna 43iu/ml feb 2013. ok to take creatine bcaa glutamine whey protein for bodybuilding? and garcinia gambogia? thank

Accepted Answer

Treating Hepatitis B: The answer to this question lies with the doctor who is prescribing you viread (tenofovir).  Viread (tenofovir) can be very hard on one's kidneys. If there is any worry about your kidneys then this creatine is probably not a wise decision.

Question 10

what is creatine ?

Accepted Answer

Controversial!: Talk to your md before taking creatine or creatine supplements . Creatine use in high school and college athletes( esp. Football and track )has increased tremendously in the past 15 -20 years.Some studies suggest increase performance w/ creatine use in short, " burst" type activities such as sprinting.They are" legal" by ncaa ; but cannot be dispensed by the college.Side effects?Cramping/wt. Gain.

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Bcaa vs creatine, which is better?

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Started take wheyprotein creatine bcaa 7times-week betaalanine 4times-week maltodextrin hmb 3times-week have good diet+exercise is it safe take all

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Im19, 87kg,184cm high i m using progainer protien+bpi creatine & bcaa+nitresx im working out so hard how much food i need to grow clean bulk muscle?

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I'm an athlete taking accutane(40mg) and i know i can't have any other vit a supplements but what about creatine ,bcaa and that kinda of stuff?

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I have 8 months to get back in shape. could taking whey protein, bcaa powder and creatine help you gain muscle faster than not taking it?

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Ive been taking hydroxycut, bcaa and creatine since 3 months ago, as part of my workout supplements. the stool is explosive and dark colored. thanks?

A member asked:

I use creatine and bcaa every day before training. my old dietitian told me itd help to restore my knee tendons. is it true? and is it safe to take these supplements everyday?

A member asked:

Hi i am 16 years old teen can i use creatine monohydrate and bcaa and whey protein? or that will effect my height or kidney or livers growth badly?

A member asked:

Hepa b carrier.taking viread, (tenofovir) hbv-dna 43iu/ml feb 2013. ok to take creatine bcaa glutamine whey protein for bodybuilding? and garcinia gambogia? thank

A member asked:

What is creatine ?

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