Q: what are the benefits of q10 and creatine?

Coenzyme q 10: coenzyme q10 provides energy to muscle mitochondria and helps in production of ATP which is important for muscle strength. It has been shown to help people with congestive heart failure. Creatine has been shown to increase muscle strength and mass in some people but in very large doses can have side effects. In other studies it has know effect.

Q: is protein and creatine safe ?

Protein , creatine: Our concern is the long term effects of these substances. They are not what yhey are cracked up to be in the popular press.

Q: will creatine help build muscle?

No: Muscle growth is the result of exercise, and hormones, specifically testosterone.

Q: is creatine bad for male fertility?

No: Creatine should have no impact on fertility.

Q: are creatine supplements bad for me?

Maybe. Maybe not.: Such supplements are not studied enough by researchers because these supplements are not FDA-approved drugs for treating particular disorders. Nobody knows for sure what happens if a person takes performance-enhancing supplements. So, it is best for all athletes to train and build their bodies the natural way, with healthy nutritious foods, avoiding sports supplements or body-building supplements.

Q: are creatine supplements good for you?

Yes: They promote differentiation of and growth of skeletal muscle fibers. Especially if size and to a lesser extent strength are important for you, this is one of the few good, safe, effective choices. Don't spend too much money and be sure you eat enough protein also.

Question 1

can i use creatine when i have g6pd?

Accepted Answer

You mean G6PD def: the condition called G6PD deficiency 
the lack of such enzyme could cause problem like hemolysis in the blood 
creatine is not one of the product that will lead to a problem
it is safe to take but the same time people who use this product have to monitor their liver function and the kidney function
so stay in touch with your physician

Question 2

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.

Question 3

what r d pros n cons in taking creatine? tnx

Accepted Answer

Creatine supplement: One 28-day study found that 20 gm/d produced statistically significant increases in strength, body weight, and fat-free mass. A summary of 31 studies of repetitive, short-duration (< 30 secs), high-intensity tasks suggest that oral creatine supplements
can modestly improve performance. Adverse effects: rash, dyspnea, vomiting, diarrhea, nervousness, anxiety, fatigue, migraine, myopathy, & seizures.

Question 4

what are the benefits of q10 and creatine?

Accepted Answer

Coenzyme q 10: coenzyme q10 provides energy to muscle mitochondria and helps in production of ATP which is important for muscle strength.  It has been shown to help people with congestive heart failure.  Creatine has been shown to increase muscle strength and  mass in some people but in very large doses can have side effects.  In other studies it has know effect.

Question 5

is protein and creatine safe ?

Accepted Answer

Protein , creatine: Our concern is the long term effects of these substances. They are not what yhey are cracked up to be in the popular press.

Question 6

will creatine help build muscle?

Accepted Answer

No: Muscle growth is the result of exercise, and hormones, specifically testosterone.

Question 7

is creatine bad for male fertility?

Accepted Answer

No: Creatine should have no impact on fertility.

Question 8

are creatine supplements bad for me?

Accepted Answer

Maybe. Maybe not.: Such supplements are not studied enough by researchers because these supplements are not FDA-approved drugs for treating particular disorders. Nobody knows for sure what happens if a person takes performance-enhancing supplements. So, it is best for all athletes to train and build their bodies the natural way, with healthy nutritious foods, avoiding sports supplements or body-building supplements.

Question 9

are creatine supplements good for you?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They promote differentiation of and growth of skeletal muscle fibers.  Especially if size and to a lesser extent strength are important for you, this is one of the few good, safe, effective choices.  Don't spend too much money and be sure you eat enough protein also.

Question 10

are creatine supplements safe for you?

Accepted Answer

Anything: Is ok in moderation.

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