Supplements like creatine are an expensive way of harming your kidneys and liver.
It's been a while since I looked but I can't remember any peer reviewed evidence based trials that indicated any significant benefit from things like whey powder, creatine etc.
Have you tried to see if whey helps (recently)? Recovery XS is veggie I think....
Quote from: Sloper on April 08, 2008, 12:22:51 pmIt's been a while since I looked but I can't remember any peer reviewed evidence based trials that indicated any significant benefit from things like whey powder, creatine etc.Any peer reviewed evidence based trials that showed any significant detriment to the kidney's and liver?A quick PubMed scan indicated studies of the effects in kidney/liver transplant patients, but I didn't dig any deeper. Presumably your familiar with the literature already?
I'm just amazed that people consider that supplements are needed over and above a good diet and sensible training regime
Frankly, if reciting passages from the Necronomicom backwards near a pregnant budgie under a full moon at midnight worked I've have a crack at that too.
I used to find it extremely beneficial but the benefits vary from person to person. Don't you have to really over-indulge in order to cause liver and kidney damage?
I never used the powder, only the serum - no loading necessary, just drink a bit 5 mins before you need it.
Is creatine beneficial in climbing?if not, what is it meant for?worth taking?cheersAndy