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A 17-year-old male asked:

Im diagnosed acute pancreatitis in 2011.later 2 mild episodes.i love bodybuilding.can i take creatine supplements available at my gym . ?

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Dr. Ryan Taylor
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Remember: Over-the-counter vitamins and supplements are not regulated by the fda, or anyone for that matter. Therefore, there is no guarantee what is actually in them. Although creatine should not cause any problem with the pancreas it's probably best to avoid it.
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