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It is ok for a 15 year old boy to take gnc mega men sport he is into track and field?

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Not needed: The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages the use of sports supplements in teens. Read this: http://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sports/Pages/Sports-Supplements.aspx This product has lots of vitamins and "creatine precursors". Teens have plenty of "creatine precursors" and will build up the creatine they need by exercising. Beside being expensive, we don't know their risks.

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Answered 10/12/2014

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