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Please tell me, could creatine supplements cause blood clots?

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Dr. Forshing Lui answered

Creatine supplement.: Too much creatine supplemen may affect the kidneys but Not causing blood clots.

Dr Schneider agreed

Answered 5/30/2014

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A member asked:

Please tell me, could creatine supplements cause blood clots?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Forshing Lui answered

Dr Schneider agreed

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