Creatine

[Suzi-Sue]

I used to take it also when weight lifting.
I found it def give me a boost & help recovery. I NEVER felt sore (made me think i wasn't working hard enough lol)

Although, whether it was due to other reasons, I found I couldn't sleep well at night. Like I had LOADS of energy or something.

Another concern I had was: Yes, it supplies more energy systems to the muscles, but your heart is also a muscle. Could it push you over the top?

I often debated this with guys from my college class. The main argument was that the muscles you use to move are Skeletal muscles and your heart is a cardiac muscle and does not fatigue. (unlike the biceps when completing reps etc...)

I think it's best just to do lots of research before you start taking it, and if you do decide to use it, def look out for benefits!

[Andrea]

It should not have any ill effects on your heart. Once your muscles are saturated with creatine (they're storing as much as they can), then the extra is secreted through the urine. That's why most manufacturers recommend a short "loading" period followed by a maintenance dose.

[Zen]

Why?
I'm betting you're very careful about the things you eat yet you'd consider putting something in your body of dubious origin?
(scowls at KG)

[Suzi-Sue]

Creatine is produced naturally in the body, so it is a matter of simply giving it a boost.
Although, why was the body never created to produce more than what it does?

Yet again, the creatine debate could go on forever!