Is creatine good?

vjvjvjvj

Hi Just recently I am doing some gym and its giving good results. My coach has adviced me to get Creatine so that I can have bulk of muscles? :) Does anyone knows from IT scene if this has any adverse side effects. What do you think of it? Will it harm my available intellectual capabilities etc? give me some comments and feedback have a happy weekend :-O vijay

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Well we are developers not doctors ;P

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vjvjvjvj wrote:

Will it harm my available intellectual capabilities etc?

Probably not, but it will make you fat if you do not exercise with it :)

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Just paint your shed with it.

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According to this[^] it's okay. But that is only Wikipedia, go and do some research. There's a shed load of resources available on the intarweb. My opinion of any supliment is no.

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metallica_rock10

Do some research on the net. The net will be full of articles about the advantages and disadvantages of Creatine.

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You are single-handedly threatening to destroy the stereotype us developers took years to create!

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phannon86

You MUST workout when you're using this stuff otherwise you'll just fat up. :) But when it comes to things like whey protein powder, don't buy into that crap, natural protein foods such as tuna are just as beneficial, and much much cheaper.

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Creatine helps you retain water which helps you support your muscles when you lift allowing you to lift more than you could otherwise. I was reading in Men's Health a few months ago on a study about caffeine before a workout and it offers substantially more benefits regarding amount lifted. However, proper lifting technique and a solid workout plan will get you the best results.

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vjvjvjvj wrote:

bulk of muscles

vjvjvjvj wrote:

IT scene

You have certainly come to the right place. :rolleyes:

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vjvjvjvj

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"Creatine: More than a sports nutrition supplement" By Will Brink. (Author of Muscle Building Nutrition http://musclebuildingnutrition.com/ - a complete guide bodybuilding supplements and eating to gain lean muscle, and Diet Supplements Revealed http://aboutsupplements.com/ - a review of diet supplements and guide to eating for maximum fat loss.) Although creatine offers an array of benefits, most people think of it simply as a supplement that bodybuilders and other athletes use to gain strength and muscle mass. Nothing could be further from the truth. A substantial body of research has found that creatine may have a wide variety of uses. In fact, creatine is being studied as a supplement that may help with diseases affecting the neuromuscular system, such as muscular dystrophy (MD). Recent studies suggest creatine may have therapeutic applications in aging populations for wasting syndromes, muscle atrophy, fatigue, gyrate atrophy, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease and other brain pathologies. Several studies have shown creatine can reduce cholesterol by up to 15% and it has been used to correct certain inborn errors of metabolism, such as in people born without the enzyme(s) responsible for making creatine. Some studies have found that creatine may increase growth hormone production. What is creatine? Creatine is formed in the human body from the amino acids methionine, glycine and arginine. The average person's body contains approximately 120 grams of creatine stored as creatine phosphate. Certain foods such as beef, herring and salmon, are fairly high in creatine. However, a person would have to eat pounds of these foods daily to equal what can be obtained in one teaspoon of powdered creatine. Creatine is directly related to adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is formed in the powerhouses of the cell, the mitochondria. ATP is often referred to as the "universal energy molecule" used by every cell in our bodies. An increase in oxidative stress coupled with a cell's inability to produce essential energy molecules such as ATP, is a hallmark of the aging cell and is found in many disease states. Key factors in maintaining health are the ability to: (a) prevent mitochondrial damage to DNA caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) and (b) prevent the decline in ATP synthesis, which reduces whole body ATP levels. It would appear that maintaining antioxidant status (in particular intra-cellular glutathione) and ATP levels are esse

John M Drescher

All I know is it works and works well.

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Roger Alsing 0

No... Creatine is a performance enhancer.. not a protein/calorie boost...

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John M Drescher

I did that years ago but after not working out for 5 years I am slowly loosing everything. Maybe I will try get back to the gym. Its really hard when weights that you used to do 20 reps you struggle to do 5.

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Lost User

No clue - I had too much of it in my urine once, and I didn't even take any No bulk of muscles was/is present The adverse effect might be the bulk of muscles, who will take you seriously when you look like a body builder, right?

Roger Wright

Creatine works great as an adjunct to a regular workout. It does assist with energy levels while exercising, and it will add bulk (not strength) in the form of larger muscles. On the other hand, much of the bulk added is due to water retained in the muscle cells. It also increases testosterone levels ( or its precursors - I forget) which might not be a good thing for anyone with prostate problems. I'd go ahead and use it, but ask your doctor's opinion next time you have a physical.

vjvjvjvj wrote:

Will it harm my available intellectual capabilities etc?

Look at the guys who spend too much time in the gym. Do they look like people who have limited intellectual capacity? [snicker...] Then picture yourself with a buff body and an IQ somewhere between a squirrel and a poodle. Go easy on the supplements, and read a book between workouts and you should be able to retain some basic intelligence. After all, with limited resources available, the body has to decide what kind of cells to build - muscle, or brain cells. You have to exercise both kinds if you want to keep both.

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moon_stick

Taking Creatine increases the amount of creatine monophosphate in your muscles. This substance is used to generate short bursts of muscle contraction as would be found in weight lifting. It also forces muscle to store *slightly* more water. Effectively what this means is that you can manage an extra couple of repetitions than you normally would be able to which will help with building muscle. It has also been shown to have some cognitive benefits. Taking it won't make you fat and won't magically bulk you up - it'll just give you a little more more in the tank when you'd normally be finished. About 1 in 7 people don't gain any benefit from creatine but some suggest that is mostly people who have a diet high in creatine already (red meat in particular). I find it works for me but YMMV. HTH

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