In my quest for more power in my own body instead of my car for once, I'v started taking creatine supplements - I haven't "loaded" on them, rather, I'm taking smaller doses than recommended to see if I can notice any muscular improvement this way. I generally have been taking 5 grams of creatine mixed with 10 ounces of warm water 15 minutes after a 90 minute workout. It's been about a week, and I can lift about 15 more pounds on almost every type of machine available to me. The results are amazing, even with small doses.
I mainly am concerned about long-term health problems. I've experienced no ill-effects after having taken creatine - I understand that it can overstress your liver and kidneys and as such, I've taken milk thistle as well, which bolsters the liver's strength. I'm doing everything exactly how the doctors say I should. I even consulted my primary physician and she said I was a green light for creatine as long as I followed her guidelines which I've done.
I'm wondering if anyone here has personal experience using it? I am only 19 and I realize I'm pretty naive so I'd like some of the more seasoned people here to chime in. I feel absolutely great though - My workouts get better and better every day. Could it be pyschological as well?
I mainly am concerned about long-term health problems. I've experienced no ill-effects after having taken creatine - I understand that it can overstress your liver and kidneys and as such, I've taken milk thistle as well, which bolsters the liver's strength. I'm doing everything exactly how the doctors say I should. I even consulted my primary physician and she said I was a green light for creatine as long as I followed her guidelines which I've done.
I'm wondering if anyone here has personal experience using it? I am only 19 and I realize I'm pretty naive so I'd like some of the more seasoned people here to chime in. I feel absolutely great though - My workouts get better and better every day. Could it be pyschological as well?