Creatine and Its Side Effects

Creatine supplementation is an excellent way to start increasing muscle production in the body. This natural product can also help to give you more endurance and stamina, and to make recovery after strain or injury much easier. It is important to understand, however, that Creatine, like anything else, does have some potential side effects and warnings to be aware of.  While many people do not experience any side effects or problems with this product, it’s always better to be safe than sorry!

Unserious side effects of Creatine supplementation, side effects which are not experienced by all or even most users, include pain in the stomach, nausea, muscle cramps, and diarrhea. If you are taking Creatine by mouth, be sure that you carefully follow all dosage instructions carefully. Abuse may cause kidney, liver, or even heart damage. Users of Creatine are also instructed to drink plenty of water and to avoid strenuous activity outdoors or in hot places, as this product can cause dehydration without extra care. For best results, caffeine and ephedra should be avoided while using this product, and it should not be used by those who are pregnant, nursing, or who have kidney or liver disease.

Creatine works best when combined with a holistic approach to living one’s life. In other words, you can’t just expect this product to do all the tough stuff for you. A true holistic approach means you work out regularly, get enough sleep, eat a healthy balanced diet (preferably high protein and low fat), and practice other good health habits. If you combine all of this with a product from My Remedy Shop, like the Universal Nutrition Creatine Powder, you can’t go wrong!