Quote (chelsea11 @ 17 Sep 2017 15:00)
are there any negative effects to using creatine?
If you hydrate properly and don't take 40+g/d, pretty much no.
Muscle cramps are a rare side effect but I've never experienced cramps with creatine that I didn't suspect I would've felt anyway (e.g., playing bball outside for 3h in 99-degree weather & high humidity with 3L of water on hand).
Creatine may help prevent Alzheimer's and benefit sufferers. It volumizes muscle and it aids in energy production. So far no studies have indicated that it's dangerous for anyone who doesn't have a pre-existing serious health condition. I've used it off & on since the early 90s and I never had a problem from it. Not even juan.