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Is Creatine Intake Advisable For Body Building Goals?
Hi doctor, I am looking to build muscles and i have a history of ulcerative colitis. I am currently taking whey protein and it just works fine for me but as soon as i started taking creatine my stool colour changed to black and when i stopped the colour came back to normal. Please help as i really would like to try creatine for my bodybuilding goal
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Hello,
Creatine is not recommended for bodybuilding and it will cause severe adverse effects.
It might cause renal failure and might worsen sexual function.
You can try health supplements devoid of creatine and steroid.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Creatine is not recommended for bodybuilding and it will cause severe adverse effects.
It might cause renal failure and might worsen sexual function.
You can try health supplements devoid of creatine and steroid.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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