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My husband takes creatine to build muscle when working out. i had an ex get an ulcer from creatine. is creatine bad for you?
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No really: Creatine is safe.Only side effects is gastrointestinal upset or diarrhea and happen in just 5 % of the peiple.
Answered 4/24/2015
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