Should a 16 year old take Creatine?
Creatine is perfectly safe. It's not magic. It's not a steroid. It's just an amino acid that might help you slightly in terms of extended displays of power. Maybe 1 or 2 more reps in the gym as part of a middle rep range set. Anyone who says you shouldn't take it doesn't have a clue what they're talking about. Creatine monohydrate powder is so absurdly cheap it makes sense to at least try it. Buy 250g, which will cost you less than £5http://m.myprotein.com/sports-nu...Ignore the advice about loading, that's just marketing fluff to make it sound more steroid like (laughable). 250g at 5-10g a day will last you a month or two. If you don't feel at least a bit stronger in the gym after say two weeks of taking it consistently, then maybe it doesn't work for you. You may get some slight water bloating. Drink a lot of water.If people claim that under 18s shouldn't take it, this is just to cover their ass from a legal point of view. I used to work for a supplements company and we never gave any advice about age limits. Creatine is in red meat (to be fair, you would have to eat quite a lot of steak to get 10g of creatine). It's not magic pixie dust. Of course, what matters most is working hard in the gym, having a good diet with enough calories to grow and recover, and being consistent over YEARS.
Can creatine be safe for a 15 year old?
Not really. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound made from the amino acids glycine, arginine, and methionine. Primarily synthesized in the liver, pancreas and kidney, 95% of the creatine is stored in skeletal muscle. Exogenous sources of creatine with the highest value are usually wild game. Other sources include lean red meat and certain fish, particularly herring, salmon and tuna. Individuals who don't get much of these creatine sources in their diet—vegans, vegetarians, people that restrict red meat, or any individual restricting portions and total calories—are much more likely to have lower total creatine levels. These individuals showed the most dramatic benefit from supplementing creatine.So unless those things are also bad for you then no, it's not necessarily a problem. What can be a problem though is a poorly thought out diet plan supplemented with creatine.Given the above information it can easily be surmised the a ketogenic diet would already be high in creatine so supplementation would complicate the body's natural reaction to it with severe cases possibly resulting inKidney damageLiver damageKidney stonesWeight gainBloatingDehydrationMuscle crampsDigestive problemsCompartment syndromeHyperuricemiaRhabdomyolysisThese are worst case scenarios however and can easily be avoided with a little forethought.Balancing your diet adequately with your supplementation is a good way to avoid complications. Being patient with your progress is also paramount for your health. Plan your diet and exercise strategy accordingly and give it time to work. You might discover that supplementation isn't necessary at all.If you decide otherwise start with half of lowest possible dose of creatine and slowly increase it to a full dose over a period of weeks gauging your body's reaction to it. If anything goes wrong, stop the supplementation and see a physician.
Can my 7-8 year old boys use CREATINE?
I being a wrestler (collegiate not high flying TV crap) would strongly advise you to not do this. First, you shouldn't start you children in weight training until they are in there teens, especially if they are wrestling because you want them to keep a light fit frame, not a bulky frame that will cause them to tier more quickly during matches. I would focus on their cardio, flexibility and their mat skills for now. Believe me, strength has the least to do with being a good wrestler. Teach them a good stance, mat position, and work on the sharpness and explosion in their steps when they take a shot are attempt a throw.
Creatine bad for 16 year old?
Generally, I strongly discourage someone your age from engaging in supplements -- I think you can accomplish what you "need" with modifications to your diet -- but, with proper supervision, this is one that I don't get too excited about. Other than advising caution in it's use (especially given that you are only 16), I have to agree with that "Irish muscle-head"... I don't understand where folks are getting all the weirdly negative info since creatine is reported quite safe. If it helps, here's an excerpt from wikipedia ---------- SIDE EFFECTS: The use of creatine in healthy individuals is generally considered safe. Studies have not yet been able to demonstrate either long-term or short term creatine supplementation result in adverse health effects. Creatine supplementation utilizing proper cycling and dosages has not been linked with any adverse side effects beyond occasional dehydration due to increased muscular water uptake from the rest of the body. In fact, an increase in muscle mass and therefore body mass because of increased muscle hydration is the most widely accepted side effect of creatine supplementation. According to Dr.Clay and Dr.Zapata, the opinion statement of the European Food Safety Authorities (EFSA) published in 2004 it was concluded that "The safety and bioavailability of the requested source of creatine, creatine monohydrate in foods for particular nutritional uses, is not a matter of concern provided that there is adequate control of the purity of this source of creatine (minimum 99.95%) with respect to dicyandiamide and dihydro-1,3,5-triazine derivatives, as well as heavy metal contamination. The EFSA Panel endorses the previous opinion of the SCF that high loading doses (20 gram / day) of creatine should be avoided. Provided high purity creatine monohydrate is used in foods for particular nutritional uses, the Panel considers that the consumption of doses of up to 3g/day of supplemental creatine, similar to the daily turnover rate of creatine, is unlikely to pose any risk". ---------- Again, just to be clear, I DO NOT think you need or should use it. But if you insist, the important items to remember are 1) purity, from trusted sources, and 2) proper dosages (no more than 3 grams per day).
Is creatine ok for teens such as 14 years old or 15?
You can start weight lifting once your 15. But this depends on how mature your body is for your age. I mean I started when I was 14 and I've had no problems. Some 14 year olds have a more adult body than 16 year olds. As for supplements I think you should start out by just using whey protein. Take a dosage that gives you 30 grams of protein straight after each workout. If you want to use creatine then the important thing is to cycle it. Use it for 2 months and then take 1 month off. For a full supplementation stack check out this article: http://www.healthplusarticles.com/articles/beginners-supplementation-stack.html. Just remember nothing can supplement a proper diet. Ronnie Coleman (who has won Mr Olympia 7 times) only took one protein shake per day.
Is Whey or creatine safe for a 15-year-old?
Whey protein is safe as long as the teenager works out or he's engaged in physical activity. There's no harm of drinking protein shakes between the solid meals in order to supplement the overall protein intake. Usually 1.5-2 g of protein per kg body weight is enough but this number may vary. I, for instance would have an extra protein shake if I haven't consumed enough protein for the day, derived from food (chicken, fush, steak, etc.). I’d also drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep myself well hydrated and help the kidneys flash all the waste. About Creatine: creatine is used for energy. It's a safe supplement but I would stay away from regular Creatine monohydrate since its absorption is poor. This will trigger some negative effects such as diarrhea, muscle cramps, holding an excessive amount of water. I've been taking Kre-Alkaline (buffered creatine). It has way higher absorption rate and helps you retain less water. One should be careful about the creatinine levels since this is an indicator for kidney problem. Bodybuilders usually have a little bit higher creatinine values but that's normal, since they consume more protein than regular people. I would suggest a 15 year old to use an alternative source of energy just to be on the safe side. The most important aspect is to have a balanced nutritional plan that includes enough protein from various sources, complex carbs and healthy fats. Supplements are called “supplements “ because they cannot replace the real food, they are just addition to one's daily regiment.
Is it safe for a 16-year-old to take supplements with creatine and beta-alanine?
I would take it easy on them to start. I found that creatine pissed me right off. That stuff made me so angry it was unbelievable. The beta-alanine just made me face and shoulders itch like no tomorrow. I'm also small (20, male, 5′10 and 120LBS), so it all depends on our body as well. Take some, see how it goes, and go from there.