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1. ThouYS · 1790276054 · focus · HN ↗

   The whole creatine craze reminds me of Vitamin D a couple of years ago. Which also sounded harmless, but can go very wrong if not careful

   1. patternMachine · 1790278724 · focus · HN ↗

      Craze? People have been taking creatine for decades. It's really well studied and is quite safe.

      1. oxidant · 1790279631 · focus · HN ↗

         I saw someone handing out samples of creatine at Costco the other day, spouting all sorts of stuff like it's a wonder drug.

         It's definitely becoming mainstream.

         I've taken it off and on for the past 15 years, the most noticeable effect is about 5lbs of weight gain. I do think it helps gym performance and the increased water retention mames for better muscle definition.

         1. goda90 · 1790283931 · focus · HN ↗

            Can we really call it a drug when it's something the body synthesizes for regular function?

            1. oxidant · 1790345181 · focus · HN ↗

               What would you call insulin?

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