Dangers of Creatine
By: Mark MonteiroTotal Views: 44, Word Count: 618,
One part of the skeletal muscle is creatine, which is found in the body naturally. However, many people also use it more as a body supplement for gaining weight, but ignore the dangers of creatine. In the body, such substance is produced by the liver. It is produced with the combination of arginine, amino acids, methionine, and lycine, which are found in various foods as well. If the body needs more of this substance, then the kidney also synthesizes some creatine. Such substance is needed by the people who are not healthy. For a person who falls under normal weight, the right amount of creatine should come from the diet.
As said, people take it as a supplement, especially athletes, body builders, and sportsmen. However, it is necessary to understand its benefits and hazards in order to stay safe and healthy. Such substance is taken for improving the appearance and athletic performance. It also helps in body building. It also helps to maintain muscle activity. The substance after consumption gets converted into creatine phosphate and then gets accumulated in the muscles. The substance is rich with adenosine triphosphate that gives the actual energy. The product is available as a supplement in many medical stores. People should take it in the quantity as prescribed, and then only it can show its effectiveness.
Creatine Side Effects
It is advised to take this product only under the advice of a personal trainer. Talk to him about it and know its side effects, as they are needed to be monitored regularly. Some people don't follow this advice and take it as and when they want. It is necessary to know the side effects of creatine like:
· Muscle cramps
· Nausea
· Asthma
· Dehydration
· Kidney problems
· Allergic reaction
· Chest tightness
· Weight gain
· Diarrhea
· Digestive disorders
· Loss of appetite
· Liver ailments
· Swelling in face and hands
Dangers of Creatine
1. Nausea and Diarrhea
Such problems are rare, but they do happen. Such problems occur when creatine does not get dissolved completely in the stomach. To get relief from this problem, you can use micronized powder with proper dosage.
2. Dehydration
This is one common problem that is likely to happen if intake of creatine in the body becomes more. The problem can become worse if the person is already on some anti-depressant. Creatine leads to dehydration by stealing water from other body parts. If a person is on certain medicines and consumes creatine excessively, then it increases the level of toxins in the body.
3. Liver and Kidney Damage
Though rare, this problem is likely to happen if creatine is consumed excessively. People taking it as supplements can show rise in the levels of creatinine in urine concentrations. If creatine is more in urine, then the risk of kidney problems becomes high. Hence, creatine should be always taken as per the dosage advised by a physical trainer. Other than kidney problem, chances of kidney stones are also high. To treat this problem, you are advised to drink more water and lessen the creatine levels. If the level of creatine supplements is high, it can correlate with the increased muscle creatine levels.
4. Muscle Pulls
Problem of muscle pulls and creatine are related to each other. If people consume creatine and do excess workout, together it can lead to muscle pull. Muscle pull increases the risk of fractures or some kind of muscle tissue damage.
Due to the dangers of creatine mentioned above, it is advised to use creatine in a limited way. You are advised not to take it excessively and keep yourself as much hydrated as you can.
About the Author
Dr. Mark Monteiro is graduated from the Hazard University and done his MBA from the he University Of Illinois College Of Medicine. Currently he is working as general physician at Elmhurst Loyola Center for Health. For over 15 years he has been a pioneer in the field of physician health. He has contributed to the treatment of many diseases like- ASTHMA, TUBERCULOSIS, HIV, HEPATITIS AND ITS TREATMENT
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