Is Creatine Really Safe to Take?
One of the body’s natural products is creatine. An average 200 lb man needs about 2.5 g of this substance for normal function. The body typically makes 1.5 g on its own, leaving the balance to be ingested via diet or additional supplement intake. The bulk of creatine is stored in the skeletal muscle (no pun intended) with the balance scattered in various organs throughout the body. It functions to provide energy for the high intensity, short burst type of muscle activity that is seen in heavy weight training. Since creatine is naturally produced, it is not a steroid. Does that make it safe to take? That depends on your age, sex and physical condition. As with most substances that aren’t “common”, a specialist or doctor should be consulted before adding creatine to your program. It has been shown without a doubt to effectively build muscle, but like other bodybuilding changes, must be taken in moderation. This product is contraindicated in teenagers who don’t have the necessary muscle m
