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What do you think of using creatine while lifting weights?

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Careful: Using creatine, particularly in higher doses and particularly when you might be dry or dehydrated, such as can happen while working out, can pose risk to the kidneys.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No better than meat: Creatine supplements can be effective if you are low in creative to begin with. A better option is simply lean red meat.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/5/2014

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