Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) Questions Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK)

Is taking creatine supplements safe?

I'm 22 years old and male. I want to take something to enhance my workouts and my friend suggested taking creatine supplements. Is this safe to take?

3 Answers

No it is not the way to create your srenth
Most of the evidence is that creatine does not make for stronger muscles or more endurance. They make have an effect on the kidneys, if taken in large doses. They may have other side effects also. Remember, there is minimal testing of these nutritional supplements, as they are not classed as drugs and not under the FDA regulation. And the people selling them are interested in selling them!
Moderation at most!
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In low doses daily