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Creatine
Creatine is an amino acid found in your muscles and brain:
- Your body produces about 1 gram of creatine per day.
- Creatine is used for energy and can help increase energy levels and muscle mass.
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Finally
Creatine won't help you if you don't exercise.
- You still need to put in the work!
- Don't get discouraged and keep going to the gym.
- You can do it!
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Before You Buy It
Before buying creatine, there are a few things to note:
- Just because you don't see immediate benefits DOES NOT mean you should take a large amount of it.
- Taking too much creatine can cause diarrhea and an upset stomach.
- If you don't see...
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*UPDATE* 7/1/2023
People tend to ask me, "Is creatine a steroid?" And I have an answer to that; creatine is not a steroid, and it does not have the affects of steroids. According to newsobserver.com, "Creatine is a legal and natural compound occurring in foods and your body and isn’t associated with steroids."
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Side Note:
I recommend taking 5 grams of creatine every day for 5 days to experience positive effects.
If you don't see any effects, you might not be drinking enough water.
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