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I am 16 years old and workout hard 5-6 days a week and want to get stronger for my sports. i already take protein. is it okay if i also take creatine?

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Dr. James Blachly
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I would avoid it: This can be very hard on your kidneys, and supplements are also often not subject to rigorous quality control screenings; they could potentially contain other ingredients that could be harmful.
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