The Truth About Creatine

First in a Two-Part Series
by: Rod Smith
AFM Staff Writer
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Athletes in all sports, especially football, are always looking for ways to become bigger, stronger and faster. To attain the quintessential trifecta of size, strength and speed, athletes have been known to use any and all means necessary.

Unfortunately, even alternatives with documented harmful side effects such as steroids have been seen as viable options. The current "magic potion" for many athletes is creatine monohydrate. But what is it? What will it do? And, does it actually do what it claims? Is creatine the safe, legal answer athletes have been searching for?

Many athletes think so. Yet, despite mounds of scientific research in its favor-more than 100 studies have been done on subjects of all ages-creatine usage continues to draw concern and criticism. The deaths of three collegiate wrestlers last year, and the subseq....The full article can only be seen by subscribers.
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