Question 1

is creatine safe?

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Creatine study: In March 2015, a study published by the British Journal of Cancer found that men using supplements containing creatine may have a higher risk of getting testicular cancer

Question 2

is creatine safe for a middle aged man?

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Yes: Contrary to the stories, there are no clinical studies showing creatine is harmful.  If it was, the fda would be all over it like they were with ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate). Creatine has been used for 20 years.

Question 3

is creatine a safe product to use when training?

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Should be - HYDRATE: Creatine should be safe to take while training, as long as you adequately hydrate.  I always recommend getting exercise supplements cleared by your physician.

Question 4

is creatine safe? and should i take it before a workout or after?

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: Creatine can provide a transient boost to your performance during a workout. It flushes out of your system over a period of hours and provide little long term benefit. Use it if you wish. I find it an expensive transient crutch. If you feel it helps you through your workouts, do as you wish. If you want to use it, take it half an hour before workouts for best (transient) effect.

Question 5

how long past the expiration date is creatine effective and safe?

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Check with company: Creatine supplements are not regulated  by the fda.   You may find some reviews of various creatine supplements....Find one that also has analysis on what the supplements actually contain.  Many supplements are full of other components outside of what you think you are buying (since they are not regulated).  Check with your gym or a fitness magazine who has reviewed them as well.

Question 6

is protein and creatine safe ?

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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 7

are creatine supplements safe for you?

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Anything: Is ok in moderation.

Question 8

is it safe to use creatine?

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Probably: Creatine is moderation is probably safe.  High doses may be harmful to your kidneys. Be sure to stay very well hydrated.

Question 9

is it safe for an 18 y/o to take creatine?

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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 10

is creatine safe for a 17 year old to take

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Yes, but be aware: Creatine is used by athletes to build up muscle mass. Use of it seems harmless but doubts still remain. Mayo clinic has mentioned that it may be associated with asthma in those allergic to it. Some have mentioned that it may cause kidney and liver damage. But not proven. Best would be to be moderate in its use as even good things in excess can be harmful. Look it up on Wikipedia for more info.

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