Creatine And It's Side Effects

One of the biggest concerns when starting a new supplement is what are the
side effects? People worry about hair loss, acne, rage, and even testicle
shrinkage. Luckily creatine is not a steroid, so you do not have to worry
about any harmful or adverse side effects. In this post I will outline some
of the negative (if any) and positive side effects or using creatine to help
boost your energy and build muscle mass.

Negative Creatine Side Effects

No serious side effects from creatine have ever been recorded in research. A
common misconception is that creatine is an abusive steroid-like substance
that can kill you. With a little education, most people can realize the
falsity of their claims.

The most common 'negative' side effect is an increase in water weight. An
increase in water weight can make you appear to be bloated. It will look
like you just got done eating Christmas dinner. And because your muscle will
retain more water, they might feel softer to the touch. Your muscles will
still be hard and impressive to a normal person, but after you rest for a
few hours and try to flex, your muscles might not be as rock hard.
There are possibly other unknown negative side effects associated with
creatine, but due to a lack of research there isn't much available.

Another negative side effect of creatine is when you get off the cycle. If
you take creatine for 4 months and then stop taking it, you will notice a
sharp decrease in your energy level and appearance. Your body might
'deflate' slightly as you lose the excess water weight.

Positive Creatine Side Effects

Now onto the good stuff. Do you ever feel fatigued or tired? Do you wake up
and decide you don't want to work out because you're too tired to lift
weights or go run? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions then
creatine is for you. Creatine is an energy booster. It's not like drinking
coffee or an energy drink, by taking daily creatine supplements your body
will get used to having more energy throughout the day, leaving you enough
energy to wake up, hit the gym, and provide that boost you need to lift an
additional rep.

Another positive side effect of creatine is how it will make you look
bigger. I am assuming that is a look you want if you are reading this blog.
When you take creatine your body retains more water, making you look fuller.
It will make your chest and arms appear to be bigger because of the water in
the muscles.

By taking creatine you will be able to work out longer and lift more reps
than usual. This is a very positive benefit of taking the supplement. You
will gain weight (some water weight but most muscle weight). If you are a
skinny person now and are looking to bulk up, then it is highly recommended
that you take creatine along with other supplements to help speed along the
process. Not only will you increase your weight rapidly, but you will gain
more confidence as you watch your body bulk up.

If you take creatine and begin experiencing any serious negative side
effects (I'm talking about chest pains or something), I recommend that you
stop taking it immediately and consult a physician. Overall creatine can be
a very safe and productive supplement. It is one of the few out there that
have little to no negative side effects.

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