CREATINE - myths and facts

9. Creatine liquid (serum)

Creatine is dissolved in liquid substance, but as we all know, creatine is not stable in liquid medium is converted into creatinine.

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Myths about creatine. It is harmful? Side effects?

We have been talking about the side effects of creatine. How it affects your kidneys or liver. We conducted a lot of studies have shown that a healthy person who consume creatine has no problem, on the contrary have noticed some improvement and a reduction in cholesterol. It is true that, consumed in excess creatine converts to creatinine and is excreted in urine, so it is clear that people with kidney problems are not recommended the consumption of creatine.

So if you consume creatine in the short or medium without excesses, you will not encounter any problems.

It’s talked about that when you consume creatine, you may not consume caffeine, as it loses its effect. This statement is false. The only problem would be the diuretic effect of coffee, but anyway when you consume creatine is advisable to consume more water.

Creatine is contraindicated mixing with juices because they PH acid and creatine effect is not seen.

Lose weight when you stop eating creatine? Partially true. As I said, creatine in your muscles retain water. During the diet with creatine you consume more fluids, more water. You will train more intensely, because you’ll have more energy and strength. When you stop the consumption of creatine, you have a drop of tone, but it is the effect of eliminating excess water from the body. If you’ll just train as hard you will not lose any muscle mass and strength.

Dextrose or sugar are not mandatory when you consume creatine. It is said that you are obliged to eat, a better fit TLS creatine for better absorption. Not mandatory, but if consumed, creatine uptake is enhanced.