Hi all, im asking this because yesterday i went to donate blood for the first time and they asked me stuff about my medical history to make sure im ok to donate.
They asked me if i’m taking or took in the past some supplements and i said yes cause i take creatine monohydrate and protein powder. When the doctor heard this said that i absolutely shouldn’t because it damages my kidneys.
I was a bit shocked because, being someone that just doesn’t trust the internet blindfolded (even when the absolute majoriy of reputable sources are kinda unanimous on saying that creatine is safe to take), before starting with creatine i went to my doctor and asked if i were ok taking it and he said yes just dont exceed the suggested dosage.
so im asking because im no one to dispute a doctor’s claim, but i got two very differente responses from two doctors so i’d like a clearer view on which advice to follow.
thank you :)
A meat eating american ingests more than enough creatine and your body can make it. Its not particularly dangerous but like many things having to much effects depending on substance either the liver or kidneys depending on the substance (apparently this one is kidneys). This is why its bad to get to much of most anything as you body has to deal with eliminating it. Some water soluble things are almost impossible to get to much of as it does not need to be filtered out but even water you can have too much of but that is more due to electrolyte balance. Anyway if your supplementing then you better excersise enough to actually use it and that should be real strength training. Don’t be taking because you intend to excersize. Be dependable in your excersise routine and then you can start supplements and junk.