There are different types of supplements. Creatine monohydrate, generally known as creatine is a popularly used supplement. Creatine occurs naturally in muscles, but many athletes or body builders take it to increase their strength and size. While I was at the University of Missouri, the strength and conditioning coach put me on Creatine. After a month of taking the supplement I could see immediate results in my increase of strength and overall appearance. I gained 25 pounds within a two month period of lifting weights and taking the supplement. I dropped down to 7% body fat and added pure muscle to my 6'6" frame, while improving my bench and squats by 50 and 80 pounds respectively.

Also, taking creatine has many side effects, just as other supplements do. This is because this type of creatine is pure. The body gets its natural creatine from red meat. But, red meat is not one hundred percent creatine. The body cannot handle the potency of this supplement. People are realizing that creatine is dangerous and that the initial claims made by the companies are false. Athletes are willing to sacrifice their health and well being by taking androstenedione or creatine, in order to perform outstandingly for one season. The United States and the professional sports organizations need to tighten up legislation regarding these drugs. If nothing is done about this, many people will develop serious medical problems. One of the main risks with taking creatine is dehydration. Since your bodily fluids usually follow creatine into skeletal muscle, it can possibly deprive the remaining tissues of fluid . This can lead to heat exhaustion and even heat strokes. Reports of gastrointestinal distress, stomach cramps, nausea and diarrhea, along with muscle strains, cramps and tears1 have also been associated with creatine. However, these side affects can be greatly preven

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