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Focus On Creatine
Creatine is a naturally occurring acid that supplies the muscles with energy. It is believed to increase lean muscle mass and help the body recover more quickly after exercise.
Unlike other enhancement supplements, it is legal, and is not considered a performance enhancing drug by the World Anti-doping Authority. This means professional athletes are allowed to use it.
It is highly popular among those who take part in weight training and power sports, as well as “stop and go” team sports such as football.
Apparently creatine is one of the top selling nutritional supplements in the world and has been widely tested for safety. But now it has been called into question after the death of a New Zealand rugby player. Jonah Lomu, a former All Blacks player, died aged 40 in November 2015 after being diagnosed with a rare kidney disease that has been linked with creatine by Lomu's personal GP and the team doctor.
For the moment, only anecdotal evidence links creatine to adverse side effects, and such cases are connected to pre-existing medical conditions, including kidney disease, as well as overuse.
However, further research is needed to determine the long-term effects of creatine use in humans.
Unlike other enhancement supplements, it is legal, and is not considered a performance enhancing drug by the World Anti-doping Authority. This means professional athletes are allowed to use it.
It is highly popular among those who take part in weight training and power sports, as well as “stop and go” team sports such as football.
Apparently creatine is one of the top selling nutritional supplements in the world and has been widely tested for safety. But now it has been called into question after the death of a New Zealand rugby player. Jonah Lomu, a former All Blacks player, died aged 40 in November 2015 after being diagnosed with a rare kidney disease that has been linked with creatine by Lomu's personal GP and the team doctor.
For the moment, only anecdotal evidence links creatine to adverse side effects, and such cases are connected to pre-existing medical conditions, including kidney disease, as well as overuse.
However, further research is needed to determine the long-term effects of creatine use in humans.