Creatine At Age 15

[Nito]

I'm havent been making gains in my lifts, but i have gotten more muscle as well as gained weight, buti want the lifts to go up, is creatine a good idea? Can you also explain what it is, all i know is that it gives energy, and adds water to your muscles or something.

[GMCtrk]

I would strongly stay away from it at your age, not only becuase you organs may not be fully developed yet, but also becuase we don't know much about the long term effects of creatine! What we do know however is that creatine does put added stress on the kidneys if water intake is not increased. Will this effect us in the long run? we don't know yet.

From my personal use of creatine, I found that it didn't help me really at all. Not nearly enough to counteract the possible negative side affects it has. But, the main reason I stopped taking creatine was becuase I didn't feel I was responsible enough to take it. In the beginning I would drink 1+ gallons of water a day to help my kidneys out, but over time I stopped doing this. And I just felt if I wasn't responsible to take care of my kidneys (water intake), then I shouldn't take the stuff.

[AKROWDY]

Im 16 and planning on taking it. I'd read up on it first if I were you. It can make you gain a lot of weight and not necesarilly muscle if you dont use it the right way. I've heard good and bad things about it. Lemme know how it works out for ya if you do take it.

[D Breyer]

im 14... i take creatine every day... im 6'0" and 185 lbs.. i've had pretty substantial gains on the stuff... i also feel (when i run sprints) that i am better winded/can do more of them.

[Built]

Maybe I'm on crack here, but I can't see why a daily low-dose would be a problem. I mean, it's in beef.

I DON'T suggest loading with it, but I don't suggest loading for ANYONE - I got a kidney stone from loading, and I understand it's considerably worse for anyone with a penis.

Yes, think about that.

Try a teaspoon a day (5g) and see how that feels.

Lots of extra water.

[Maddawg]

I went threw this. lol. Ask built. hahaha :french:
Just do it. I do and it works fine for me.

I sneak it past my dad every night and take it. (Built) hahahah

[D Breyer]

about how much extra water do you need? i drink just over a gallon... 8 half litre bottles... a day. would you think thats enough? should i drink more than that?

[Maddawg]

I drink like 5-6 glasses of water a day. Maybe a little soda, milk and orange juice also.

[Unholy]

about how much extra water do you need? i drink just over a gallon... 8 half litre bottles... a day. would you think thats enough? should i drink more than that?

Definatly

[korexite]

creatine is fine for someone your age. I would reccomend CEE or krealkalyn to minimize any side effects from creatinine. Though even those are just bloating and greater required water intake

[scafootball77]

ive been usein it since i was 14 and it has work pretty well me u just have to drink alot of water ecspecilly if u play sports.

[leanmuscle]

Personally I don't think that creatine is all that it's cracked up to be, but that's my personal opinion. I stick to the basics. You know the obvious of protein intake to carbs, but I'd definitely supplement L-glutamine. That's one of the best things that you can take for muscle recovery, all creatine seemed to do for me is hold a little more water, some strength increase but not anything to brag about. If you do decide to take creatine though, like others said drink plenty of water and look into some cranberry extract to help keep healthy kidneys.

[ecliptic]

Creatine is good. It's not magical and it won't add 50 pounds to your bench in 2 weeks. Read the creatine sticky at the top of the supplements forum, that'll give you info about what creatine actually does.

[brewski053]

creatine is fine for someone your age. I would reccomend CEE or krealkalyn to minimize any side effects from creatinine. Though even those are just bloating and greater required water intake
dude what sides???

[Built]

I get no sides.

Some folks notice a bit of bloat.

[Shao-LiN]

I drink like 5-6 glasses of water a day. Maybe a little soda, milk and orange juice also.

Not nearly enough.

[Canadian Crippler]

I drink like 5-6 glasses of water a day. Maybe a little soda, milk and orange juice also.Aim for 4L (16 cups) of water a day. That's a little over 10 glasses for me. I drink water any time I see a tap or a water bottle, lol.

[brewski053]

I get no sides.

Some folks notice a bit of bloat.
i dont see any either

[Brotherofiron]

i love how the thread makes it sound as if creatine is some sort of steroid...ohh nooo...creatine at age 15!!

dont worry dude i took it when i was 15...then i stopped for about 6 months then went back on...

[brewski053]

i love how the thread makes it sound as if creatine is some sort of steroid...ohh nooo...creatine at age 15!!

dont worry dude i took it when i was 15...then i stopped for about 6 months then went back on...
ya creatine isnt that big of a deal

[korexite]

i love how the thread makes it sound as if creatine is some sort of steroid...ohh nooo...creatine at age 15!!



blame the media, they paint it that way.

[cosmicdebree88]

I drink like 5-6 glasses of water a day. Maybe a little soda, milk and orange juice also.

First of all you need more water. Secondly you want to try to stay AWAY from anything very acidic like orange juice while taking creatine.

[Den Fisher]

canadian crippler, you on creatine?

[Canadian Crippler]

No I don't take creatine.

[CarlP]

First of all you need more water. Secondly you want to try to stay AWAY from anything very acidic like orange juice while taking creatine.

What is the science behind the acidic drinks? I've always heard it, but never found out any details. I'm not calling you a liar, I'm just curious.

[JTyrell710]

To me it seams that those who eat less beef and meat product would benefit slightly more from creatine. I am 16, and while I don't feel I'm responsible enough to get enough water, I will take small doses, 1 to 2g's every other day.