Creatine benefits?

#1

Hey guys. I’m just curious. Does anyone know if creatine has any benefits for someone who doesn’t do a lot of strength training or working out? And furthermore, is it harmful for someone who doesn’t do a lot of strength training or working out? I can’t find much science about it!

(Cristian Lopez) #2

well for your case look at it like this, statistically it is beneficial, but its like if I gave you a penny. Not very much but certainly profit. But when you combine strength training + creatine your muscles absorb it and creatine hardens like a concrete in your muscles that holds intra-cellular water for better pump, resistance, endurance, and strength in the gym. Basically something I depend on since I do keto for longevity/athletic performance or as I like to call it “Bodybuilder Cocaine”

(Empress of the Unexpected) #3

I’ve wondered, too. I eat a lot of meat and can schlep around a 25 pound bag of dog food, but my creatinine is consistently low in blood tests.

(Full Metal KETO AF) #4

@Regina They’re talking about creatine, a compound related to creatinine. High creatinine levels indicate inefficient kidney function or dehydration. Make sure you drink plenty of water for a couple days before your testing. :cowboy_hat_face:

(Empress of the Unexpected) #5

I’m like 12 cups a day - I keep thinking my glass has a hole in it. But I am 61, so that could explain it. But I have the muscles. I am low creatinine.

(Empress of the Unexpected) #6

So how do I up it?

(John) #7

You don’t want to increase creatINine. If it goes up, that means your kidneys are failing.

Creatine monohydrate is a supplement powder you can buy in the health-food aisle of your supermarket. One scoop a day (5g) is the recommended dosage. Helps prevent muscle loss from aging, but only when combined with resistance exercise (i.e. weights or bodyweight exercise).

Taking that will most likely also give you higher creatinine levels as well, but as a side effect, not the desired response per se.

(Empress of the Unexpected) #8

So, if my lab results report low creatinine, that’s not a bad thing? My C/BUN level was normal. So low C is a result of aging? Like I said, I eat a lot of protein and lift light weights and am very active.