Supplement/Creatine in teens?

[Patrick124]

I'm 16 yr old sophomore, and recently got into lifting. I weigh 125lbs and am kinda strong for my size, 5'6.

Now I'm just wondering if a supplement and or creatine would be beneficial[if so, any suggestions?]? or worth it really? Woudl ti ahrm my body at my age?
and anything else you would suggest i look into? My boy has like powdered protein i believe. what are the benefits of this?

 

[earthshyne]

This is from Medscape:

While creatine may enhance the performance of high-intensity, short-duration exercise, it is not useful in endurance sports. Because commercially marketed creatine products do not meet the same quality control standards of pharmaceuticals, there is always a concern of impurities or doses higher or lower than those on the labeling. Consumers should balance the quality of information supporting the use of creatine with the known and theoretical risks of using the product, including possible renal dysfunction.

...high-quality research is lacking... roughly an equal number of published studies showing a positive effect or lack of effect. Field studies (i.e., on subjects participating in sports activities) are less impressive than laboratory studies...

... its long-term safety profile is unknown... Reports have linked creatine to weight gain, cramping, dehydration, diarrhea, and dizziness. Creatine may decrease renal function...

Be careful.

 

[Grandor]

creatine

Yes, it is true - there is not much research into creatine.
I have read many reports about creatine.
Some report mild discomfort in stomach and change of urinary excretions.

This is expected.

Regular Creatine Monohydrate is only about 30% absorbed by the body. Hence 70% sits in your stomach and makes you uncomfortable.
Taking creatine results in drinking more water.
- Hence your urinary timetable will change...


I take effervescent creatine which is apparently 99-100% absorbed by the body.
I have never had gastric problems or a bad feeling. Except the taste sometimes.

If you dont change your water intake - you will pee less.
If you drink enough as directed - it will not change.
If you drink more than enough (i do) - you will pee more frequently.

My mother (nurse) told me it could lead to renal failure. Really- could be completely unattributed to creatine. Overdose- and you will end up in ****. Dont OD.

Every 8 weeks, take a week off creatine to let the body recover and rest. This goes for training too. All professionals do this. It prevents you from overtraining and being sick.

Creatine dependance is unknown, wether your body adapts to the creatine intake and stops creating creatine. I dont know. However, many people I have SPOKE to stopped with creatine. And they were fine. AND they retained all their strength.

This is not the bible, but just a collation of everything in my research into creatine.
I take it. I'm 16. I'm fine.