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Is It Safe For A Active Body Builder To Have COD Liver Oil, Liv52 And Creatine In The Loading Phase?
Hi Sir,
My name is ,man, I am 27 year old. I am actively into bodybuilding, working 4-5 days a week. Since I have to lift heavier weights, I have decided to take creatine. Along with that I am talking Liv.52 tablets from Himalaya, which protects liver and I am talking COD liver oil too 3 times a day (1 softgel).
Could you please advise me is it safe to take COD and Liv.52 together and is it safer to take 3-4 (5g serving) of creatine a day in the so-called loading phase? I take Liv.52 two tablets in morning and evening after meals. Is this safe and will have no interactions? (I dont have any known drug allergies).
Waiting for your response.
Thanks,
Anv knk,
My name is ,man, I am 27 year old. I am actively into bodybuilding, working 4-5 days a week. Since I have to lift heavier weights, I have decided to take creatine. Along with that I am talking Liv.52 tablets from Himalaya, which protects liver and I am talking COD liver oil too 3 times a day (1 softgel).
Could you please advise me is it safe to take COD and Liv.52 together and is it safer to take 3-4 (5g serving) of creatine a day in the so-called loading phase? I take Liv.52 two tablets in morning and evening after meals. Is this safe and will have no interactions? (I dont have any known drug allergies).
Waiting for your response.
Thanks,
Anv knk,
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Hello Anv KnK,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
Creatine is a commonly used supplement by body builders and is not a banned by International Olympic Committee. If you go in for a loading dose, it should not cross 20gms per day and for not more than a week. Then the maintenance dose is 2 gm per day.
It is relatively safe and if you do not have any pre existing liver or kidney disease. If you are using Liv 52 hoping that it will protect your liver against possible side effects, there is no evidence for that. Cod liver is rich in omega 3 fatty acid which has several health benefits but be sure that your preparation is certified to be mercury free.
I am available on HCM if you have more queries.
Wish you good health.
Dr. Noble Zachariah
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
Creatine is a commonly used supplement by body builders and is not a banned by International Olympic Committee. If you go in for a loading dose, it should not cross 20gms per day and for not more than a week. Then the maintenance dose is 2 gm per day.
It is relatively safe and if you do not have any pre existing liver or kidney disease. If you are using Liv 52 hoping that it will protect your liver against possible side effects, there is no evidence for that. Cod liver is rich in omega 3 fatty acid which has several health benefits but be sure that your preparation is certified to be mercury free.
I am available on HCM if you have more queries.
Wish you good health.
Dr. Noble Zachariah
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