The Creatine is one of the supplements that has gained the most traction today in the world of fitness, thanks to the performance improvements it can provide and the cognitive benefits it can offer. However, what many people overlook is the importance of taking it correctly. Cardiologist Aurelio Rojas has warned on his social networks about the most common mistakes when taking it: “If you do it wrong, it’s like throwing away your supplement and your money.”
The 3 main mistakes that ruin its benefits
The first big mistake is taking it only when you’re about to exercise. Creatine does not act immediately like caffeine; its function is to “increase the reserves of phosphocreatine in the cells so they obtain energy more efficiently,” so you need to take it every day, even on rest days, to keep the muscles ready in a constant state.
The second error is not drinking enough water. This supplement draws water into the muscles to help them perform better, but if you don’t increase your daily fluid intake, you dehydrate the rest of your tissues and you greatly raise the risk of cramps, dizziness, kidney problems, and even digestive discomfort.
Finally, taking excessive doses is a very common mistake, since muscles have a limit and what isn’t used is eliminated by the body through urine, so overdosing only wastes money and can lead to stomach pain.
The expert’s key recommendations
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