Group: Health Supplements

Health Supplements
Created: 2012/01/01, Members: 101, Messages: 16613

Supplements can be a great aid with your health and fitness goals. Combined with the proper exercise and nutritional plan they can be quite effective.

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creatine ok for women?

spanishgirl
spanishgirl
Posts: 157
Joined: 2001/06/06
United States
2001/07/25, 09:11 AM
I have heard lots of differing answers on this...but is creatine safe for women to take? I know that drinking lots of water is very important when using creatine... should I be incorporating it in to my fitness regimen?
Thanks!
Arnold
Arnold
Posts: 1,112
Joined: 2000/11/27
Canada
2001/07/31, 04:03 PM
spanishgirl, how are ya?

What are your reasons for taking creatine? That way I may help you better.. ..

.o0 Arnold 0o.
skylar
skylar
Posts: 156
Joined: 2001/01/29
United States
2001/08/04, 08:57 PM
It should be ok for women as it aids in cell recovery from heavy exercise. One downside to women in some cases may be the extras 5 lbs. gained from the necessary water neede bodily to keep up with cellular needs. So if you're trying to gain strength/size creatine helps with that definitely. If toning/endurance/weight loss is your goal then I would advise against it.
the_w8lifter
the_w8lifter
Posts: 138
Joined: 2001/08/03
United States
2001/08/06, 04:04 PM
You guys need to forget the creatine. I have used creatine and can honestly say proper diet, protein, vitamins, and consistent lifting is all you need. Creatine is a waste of money and the long term effects are unknown. I don't think it is unsafe, just unnecessary. Spanishgirl, if you want mass, go heavy or go home. If you are seeking a toned look, drop bodyfat and lift weights.