Creatine didn't help me gain any noticeable weight or strength,
while others have claimed 5-10 pound increases in body weight, and
noticeable power surges in their main exercises (bench press, squat,
etc) due to creatine supplementation. The most you can expect to
achieve from creatine is a 5 pound or so WATER weight gain, and a
slight increase in muscle size and strength. Now here's the creatine
downside:
You will NOT maintain creatine increases without continued use
of the supplement.
Consistent creatine use will NOT lead to additional weight
retention above what you achieve in the first 1-2 months.
The weight and size gain achieved through creatine
supplementation is WATER retention, and not lean mass (which is
why it disappears if you discontinue the supplement).
Long term side effects of creatine supplementation are unknown
(and you will need to maintain long term use if you wish to
retain the minuscule benefits).
Remember, only some make improvement while using creatine, and even
the best cases will be slight. Is creatine worth the cost? Not on my
life! It's up to you. If you decide to try creatine, make sure to
keep all other variables constant (diet, exercise, etc) so that you
can determine the true benefit to your specific body chemistry. I
believe you'll notice that creatine cost GREATLY outweighs the
"results", and potential risks.
In
short -- avoid creatine! Remember, muscle mass results from PROPER
training/diet, and NO supposed band-aid (such as creatine) is a
valid substitute.
I
have achieved tremendous success (over 60 pounds of muscle), and
will show you how to improve your body through proper diet and
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