Creatine Powder use popular among youngsters

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 Creatine powder is one of the most popular supplements among youngsters, especially in gyms. While it does have proven benefits (like improving short bursts of strength, muscle growth, and exercise performance), its misuse or overuse—especially without medical or professional guidance—can carry demerits. Here are the key concerns:

Demerits of Creatine Powder (Especially in Youngsters)

1. Kidney Stress

Creatine is processed by the kidneys. High doses or prolonged unsupervised use may strain kidney function, especially in those with pre-existing kidney issues.

2. Dehydration & Muscle Cramps

Creatine pulls water into the muscles. Without enough fluid intake, youngsters may experience dehydration, muscle cramps, or heat intolerance.

3. Gastrointestinal Issues

Some users report stomach pain, bloating, nausea, or diarrhea when creatine is taken in excess or on an empty stomach.

4. Unhealthy Body Image & Dependency

Over-reliance on supplements may encourage neglect of natural nutrition, balanced diet, and training discipline. It can also lead to "supplement addiction."

5. Weight Gain & Puffiness

Initial rapid weight gain occurs due to water retention, not actual muscle mass. Youngsters may mistake this as “muscle building.”

6. Possible Interaction with Medicines

Can interact with nephrotoxic medicines (like NSAIDs, some antibiotics, diuretics), increasing risk of kidney injury.

7. Long-term Safety Not Fully Known in Teenagers

Most studies proving creatine’s safety are in adults. Effects on still-growing adolescents are less researched, raising caution.

8. Encouragement of Unsafe Gym Culture

Many gym instructors recommend creatine without medical knowledge, which may normalize supplement misuse and lead to experimentation with riskier substances (like steroids).

* Key Point for Parents/Teachers/Doctors:

Creatine is not inherently dangerous when used correctly in healthy adults, but for youngsters, unsupervised use on the advice of non-medical trainers poses more risk than benefit. A balanced diet with protein-rich foods (meat, fish, eggs, lentils, dairy) is usually sufficient for natural strength and growth.

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