Hey,
i am 15 years old and i was wondering if it would be okay for me to take creatine? I have gotten mixed answers from everybody saying that it would effect my hormones and development, and saying it was completely fine. so any advice from knowledge or experience would help. Thanks
Paola
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Thread: Creatine for a 15 yr. old
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08-15-2005, 11:45 PM #1
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Creatine for a 15 yr. old
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08-16-2005, 12:43 AM #2
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Hey Krazy Girl
As you're only 15 - NO, NO and more NO! You're still growing! The only thing I'd think you'd need at this stage is a good multivitamin and maybe some cod liver oil.
I know creatine has been used with some success on adults, but I'm not sure what effect it would have on a still-growing body.BEFORE: 235 pounds, 39.4% bodyfat.
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08-16-2005, 01:06 AM #3
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08-16-2005, 04:48 AM #7
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08-16-2005, 04:50 AM #8Originally Posted by toni85Anything I say is for educational purposes only and I do NOT condone the act or use of anything illegal.
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08-16-2005, 06:44 AM #9
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08-16-2005, 10:34 AM #10Originally Posted by onebratt08
I don't see why people are so worried about retaining a little water, seeing how there are many benefits to creatine. Besides, if you're drinking at least a gallon of water a day (like you should), you shouldn't have a problem with bloat and dehydration. I haven't ever heard about creatine causing terrible headaches. Perhaps you are not drinking your gallon+ of water a day?
As for creatine use, honestly, you don't really need it. Get a good multivitamin, calcium citrate with no maganese and magnesium, and fish oils ( take 6x a day, at least 40% EPA/DHA) and you're good to go. Food and sleep helps a lot too.I WILL be an 18 year old hottie.
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08-16-2005, 12:36 PM #11Originally Posted by aprilai
Also, I drink well beyond a gal of water a day and I still retain water, unless I'm doing something to sweat it all out, which takes more than an hour of cardio for me.
I think at this person's age, they really should consult a physician or dietician before taking a supplement.
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08-16-2005, 01:34 PM #12
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08-16-2005, 02:14 PM #13
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08-18-2005, 08:21 AM #14
So what do you do if it's an extremely hot day and you are out in the element? You already have to take in extra water to prevent dehydration since the Creatine causes muscles to retain that water. Depending on what you are doing in the element, can you take in enough water (at a rate fast enough) to prevent dehydration from happening?
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08-18-2005, 05:48 PM #15
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Originally Posted by onebratt08
But... to the original poster, its definitely not needed at age 15. I trained for 3 years before I used it.
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08-23-2005, 07:17 AM #16
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