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A member asked:
My fitness coach encourages me to take creatine to better my workouts. are there any downsides or other issues i should be concerned with before i do?
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Yes: Mainly helos with recovery but can cause severe cramping- check online and read all of the side effects- make sure you drink plenty of water - only use after workouts
Answered 6/22/2014
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