Patients with a history of renal impairment or those taking nephrotoxic agents should avoid concomitant creatine supplementation or be monitored closely if supplementation is necessary. Pregnancy/Lactation Information regarding safety and efficacy in pregnancy and lactation is lacking. ...
Recent studies suggest that creatine supplementation may be highly beneficial for women under certain conditions, such as depression. A greater understanding of these pathways, and the consequences of alterations to creatine bioavailability in females are needed to ensure that creatine is used to full ...
“The primary benefit that most people see [from taking creatine supplements] is just an increase in the effectiveness and the intensity of theirworkouts,” says Holtzer. That added phosphocreatine and ATP “means you’re giving your muscles this little extra boost of capability during times ofstr...
Cancer.Creatine is thought to slow the growth of tumors. It may also boost the ability of the immune system to fight cancer. But some studies suggest that creatine also can make cancer more likely to spread. You should be careful about taking creatine if you have cancer. Muscular dystrophy....
Creatine only works for men, not women The use of creatine among women has sparked debate due to hormonal and physiological disparities between the two sexes. But let’s bust this myth once and for all – there’s no evidence that creatine, in recommended doses, is not suitable for women...
Amin. Those with a history of heart disease should also steer clear since colostrum has a high natural cholesterol content, she adds. Side effects from taking cow colostrum are generally minimal, but some products may contain additives or fillers with other common allergens like soy or gluten,...
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The study involved 19 men and 20 women who were 65 years or older and took part in a six-month program of regular resistance exercise training. In the randomized double blind trial, some of the participants were given a daily supplement of creatine (a naturally produced compound that supplies...
Limited studies suggest ginger is effective in reducing dysmenorrhea when administered at 500 mg 3 times daily either at the onset of menses or 2 days earlier. A few studies have demonstrated ginger to be as effective as mefenamic acid or ibuprofen in women with primary dysmenorrhea.(17, 18, ...
Another double-blind, placebo-controlled studyconcludedthat adult women taking collagen experienced improvements in overall hair volume, scalp coverage and thickness of hair body after 90 days. Additional improvement after 180 days included hair shine, skin moisture retention and skin smoothness. ...