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My 17 year old son has asthma. he wants to take creatine mega supplements. is this healthy for him & what alternatives are out there?
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Won't hurt asthma: Although creatine will not affect his asthma, the real question is whether it will help him get stronger or build endurance. The studies are mixed as to whether or not it will help. Whatever you choose, take creatine with plenty of water as it is cleared by the kidneys, and you certainly don't want to put any strain on the kidneys!
Answered 11/26/2013
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Creatine and asthma: There is limited scientific evidence that creatine may make asthma worse. There is limited scientific evidence that suggests creatine might help athletic performance. I think the risk of him having significant worsening of his asthma with creatine is low but probably still outweighs the risk of taking creatine. I would recommend against it.
Answered 7/10/2013
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