Based on my research there is no conclusive evidence of creatine being linked to death. However, I have found one instance where someone taking NO Xplode, which contains Creatine Monohydrate, was hospitalized for a few days because his kidneys became 90% shut down while using the supplement. Creatine CAN be dangerous; the damage it causes on your kidneys and liver are irreversible.
"Too much" of most things can kill you.
Yes This is precisely why they tell you to cycle creatine so your body won't lose too much of its own creatine producing abilities. Just stay within your limits and forget about that loading phase and you should be fine. Of course, you could always just choose to not take any creatine. It is not as crucial as you would think.
no do not take Creatine supplements while taking Abilify
Too much creatine would create an excess of ATP in the body and i think due to the hyperactivity of major metabolic processes in the body it can cause a major loss of water(dehydration)
Yes it is bad to take caffeine with creatine. Both caffeine and creatine dehydrate you so you will get really dehydrated. Even when on creatine alone you should drink a lot of water because creatine needs a lot of water to work and you will get dehydrated if you don't drink water when on it. Also caffeine will reduce the effectiveness of creatine.
The amount of creatine in cows milk is about 0.05 grams per 1 pound. To much creatine can cause side effects such as kidney damage.
Yes.
It will help you pass the creatine screening if you diluted your urine. If you do nothing else but take creatine, then no you are wasting your time.
Creatine is banned for all NCAA sports
no
yes you can, I do.
Yes.
Yes, It is safe to take creatine monohydrate but you must follow the steps on how many you must take per day or consult your physician about it.