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creatine - 9/8/2003 3:40:31 PM
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2.o
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well basically this is what's going on
right now i'm 16 and lifting/running/rock climbing
I work out 4-5 times a week and usually climb afterwards (climbing kills my forearms, so it's good for building them, and really fun)
so i was looking around this forum and basically from what i've figured, i get a good amount of protein from my diet.
I've never taken supplements and wanted to try something and have never taken supplements. So here's the point, i'm interested in trying creatine, or something like v12, but since i've never tried them before i'm kinda hesiatant to do so.
Basically i want to know if v12 is safe (from what i've read it is, but just wanna make sure), that and if i would be better off taking v12 or just normal creatine, that and if anyone could reccomend a specific brand on what to take.
My goal isn't to get really huge, but be somewhere moderate where i have a good amount of muscle, a low amount of body fat, so that i'm still have my agility and can do thigns like rock climb, i know the v12 has been answered before, but if you could answer for my specific case (difference is i'm not looking to get huge) i'd be very very greatful
thank you
< Message edited by 2.o -- 9/8/2003 3:41:21 PM >
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RE: creatine - 9/8/2003 3:54:29 PM
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Marc David
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So I did a quick search on Google for
Creatine Use in Teenagers
Basically 16 is the minimum age recommended. Most say don't bother till 18 when most of the growth has been completed, although there are no studies that show creatine affects growth. But some would argue that long term studies have not been completed.
If you do take it.. just go with a basic creatine monohydrate. Nothing fancy. No V12 yet. Go low dosages.. 2-4g a day. No loading. Cycle off after 3 months.
Of course you can find stuff on the Internet that says Oxygen is bad for you.. no it's good. Water is good.. no it's bad.
16 is pretty young. Protein is your best friend and a good diet. Most teens do not have that. You'd probably get the best gains from the sample bulk plan.
Creatine might help you a bit.. strength, recovery and some cell voluminazation.. but it's not a supplement that a climber would necessarily need.
I'd focus on the diet and protein requirements first.
If you do want to take it.. read the links.. and at least do a little research before buying.
Being a teen it's hard.. you've still got a couple of years in you for growth and changes.. so while there's no studies that show adverse affects (maybe stomach discomfort) I really can't tell you what to do. I'd just suggest that you do a little reading and make an informed choice for your goals, needs and specific age.
If you were over 18.. it's a different answer. (I know I know.. what.. you gotta be 21 to take it? Just kidding.. I'm just trying to be helpful and give you links to read.. not trying to be wishy-washy)
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RE: creatine - 9/8/2003 6:25:50 PM
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2.o
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wow, thanks man, that really helps a lot
yeah, being 16 i figured was a little young =/ and damn it sucks
you're probably right, i'm gonna go read and do some research (probably not end up using it till i'm a few years older and maybe more studies come out) and i'll try to improve my diet in hopes of helping me gain/recover faster
thing with creatine was i was hoping it would help me recover faster
again, thanks, at the beginning i was too quick in deciding i think, and was pretty ready to go and get some creatine o.O.. hah i guess research is always best
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RE: creatine - 9/21/2003 5:25:56 PM
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rerard
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I took creatine my junior year in high school. As mda1125 suggested to you, I also skipped the 'loading' phase and stuck with small dosages, for about 3 months. Results were noticable and since I was not taking that much, when I stopped I didnt lose bulk/strength like a lot of people complain about.
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