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#*Some creatine comes in pure form, and other powders are mixed with sugar so you can create a sweet energy drink. | #*Some creatine comes in pure form, and other powders are mixed with sugar so you can create a sweet energy drink. | ||
#*Avoid liquid creatine. Creatine begins degrading the moment it is mixed with water, so packaged liquid creatine is actually creatine waste. Manufacturers of such products are pulling a fast one on consumers. | #*Avoid liquid creatine. Creatine begins degrading the moment it is mixed with water, so packaged liquid creatine is actually creatine waste. Manufacturers of such products are pulling a fast one on consumers. | ||
| − | #*Creatine has been tested in multiple studies and is considered safe to use, but since it is a supplement, it has not been formally approved by the FDA. Check with your doctor if you're taking medication or have a condition that might be affected by taking a supplement.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/creatine/safety/hrb-20059125</ref> | + | #*Creatine has been tested in multiple studies and is considered safe to use, but since it is a supplement, it has not been formally approved by the FDA. Check with your doctor if you're taking medication or have a condition that might be affected by taking a supplement.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/creatine/safety/hrb-20059125</ref> |
#Decide whether to "load" or base your dosage on your body weight. Creatine manufacturers recommend starting out with a high dosage of creatine and gradually waning to a "maintenance" dose to maintain creatine levels in your body. It is also common to forego the loading period and base your dosage on body weight. | #Decide whether to "load" or base your dosage on your body weight. Creatine manufacturers recommend starting out with a high dosage of creatine and gradually waning to a "maintenance" dose to maintain creatine levels in your body. It is also common to forego the loading period and base your dosage on body weight. | ||
#*Loading is said to be safe for the body and help the consumer see results - bigger, stronger muscles - in just a few days. | #*Loading is said to be safe for the body and help the consumer see results - bigger, stronger muscles - in just a few days. | ||
| − | #*Creatine may affect insulin levels, so if you have a condition related to high or low blood sugar, use caution when taking high doses. You may want to consider the more moderate body weight-based method.<ref | + | #*Creatine may affect insulin levels, so if you have a condition related to high or low blood sugar, use caution when taking high doses. You may want to consider the more moderate body weight-based method.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Take creatine at the same time every day. It doesn't matter when you take your creatine; whether you consume it in the morning or at night, it will have the same effect on your body. However, for best results, consume it at the same time each day so that your body has time to process one dose before you consume the next one. | #Take creatine at the same time every day. It doesn't matter when you take your creatine; whether you consume it in the morning or at night, it will have the same effect on your body. However, for best results, consume it at the same time each day so that your body has time to process one dose before you consume the next one. | ||
#*Some people like to take creatine right before a workout, but its effects aren't instant, so it doesn't actually provide an immediate energy boost for weight-lifting and other exercises. | #*Some people like to take creatine right before a workout, but its effects aren't instant, so it doesn't actually provide an immediate energy boost for weight-lifting and other exercises. | ||
