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Creatine gets a bad rap at times, one that it does not deserve. This is usually because people are uniformed about this great product and have several misconceptions. Here are a few of the biggest ones that I find quite irritating.
The first misconception people have is that taking Creatine is going to cause kidney damage. People think that your body is going to have to filter all of this stuff out of your system and will just shut down. As with any product, you should check with your doctor before taking it, but Creatine has not been proven to cause kidney damage. Any case of legitimate kidney trouble would most likely be based on a pre-existing kidney condition.
The second biggest misconception is that Creatine is some kind of Steroid. This could not be further from the truth. While Creatine does help to increase strength, it does not mimic human testosterone in any way and it has been sold over the counter for decades. Like testosterone is, it is not a banned substance or illegal in any way. If it were a steroid it would be banned by every major sports organization in the country, and it is not.
The last misconception that I will mention is that it has been said that taking creatine will increase your chances of injury. This is not true. While it does increase your workout intensity, seemingly increasing the chance of injury, studies just do not show this. It is actually quite the opposite. People who take creatine recover from workouts quicker and people in rehab often take creatine to recover from injuries. Creatine does increase your need for water however, so those supplementing with it should increase their intake to prevent cramps.
As you can see, creatine is completely safe for a person in good health to consume. It will increase your muscle size, muscle strength and will let you have more satisfying and intense workouts. It is something that is completely natural and found in your body already, so why not take it. Every serious athlete should consider trying creatine.
