Creatine: uses, side effects, interactions

Benefits

What is creatine for?

Creatine is a natural chemical found in the body. This substance is also found in beef and fish. Most of the creatine in the body is stored in the muscles. Creatine is a source of energy for muscle movement which is also involved in its growth.

In addition, to improve athletic performance, creatine is used to treat heart failure (CHF), depression, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease, muscle and muscle disorders, eye disease, gyrate atrophy, and high cholesterol. Creatine is also used to slow worsening amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, rheumatism, and McArdle's disease and various muscular dystrophies.

How does it work?

Creatine is an herbal supplement that is not known exactly how it works. Please discuss with your herbalist or doctor for more information.

However, several studies have shown that creatine is highly effective in improving the athletic performance of young and healthy people, especially in high-intensity activities such as sprinting. However, for adults who are older, there is no benefit. Creatine does not improve strength and body composition in people over 60.

Dose

The information provided below is not a substitute for medical recommendations. Always consult your herbalist or doctor before taking this medicine.

What is the creatine dosage for adults?

Creatine is a supplement that can be taken orally (taken by mouth) in doses of 2 to 35 grams a day. The starting dose is usually 20 grams per day for up to one week. As for the solution dose of 5 grams per day.

The dosage of this herbal supplement may be different for each patient. The dosage used depends on your age, health, and several other conditions. Herbal supplements are not always safe. Please discuss with your herbalist or doctor for the appropriate dosage.

In what forms is creatine available?

Creatine is an herbal supplement that can be available as a powder solution and tablets.

Side effects

What side effects can creatine have?

Creatine can cause several side effects such as:

• nausea, anorexia, bloating, weight gain, diarrhea
• dehydration, cramps (high doses);

Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you are concerned about side effects, please consult your herbalist or doctor.

Security

What should I know before taking creatine?

Store the creatine product in a box or closed container that is cool and dry, away from heat and moisture. If you decide to use creatine, use it according to the directions on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, and other health care professional.

Don't use more creatine than recommended. High doses can harm the heart, kidneys, and liver.

Do not use other forms of supplements such as tablets, liquids, powders and drinks at the same time without medical advice. Drink all of the fluids to prevent overheating or dehydration while exercising in hot weather.

The regulations governing the use of herbal supplements are less stringent than those of drugs. Further research is needed to determine its safety. Before using, make sure the benefits of using herbal supplements outweigh the risks. Consult an herbalist or doctor for more information.

How safe is creatine?

Creatine supplements are consumers whose research on the dangers and properties of which has not been found in pregnant and lactating women. So don't use it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This supplement cannot be given to children. Creatine supplements are not recommended for people who have kidney problems and heart disease.

Interaction

What kinds of interactions might occur when I take creatine?

These herbal supplements can affect your medication or medical condition. Consult your herbalist or doctor. Creatine can affect the action of several other herbal medicines and supplements, such as:

• Excess use of glucose can increase creatine capacity at the surface of the muscles.
• Nephrotoxics (aminoglycosides, NSAIDs, cyclosporine) using these drugs together with creatine can cause poisoning.
• Excess caffeine can reduce the properties of creatine.
• when creatine is combined with carbohydrates, the creatine level increases significantly.

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