Question about creatine use

Triathlon Forum
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Hi all. I was thinking of taking creatine while training for a triathlon to maintain muscle mass. Do any of you know if there are negative effects resulting from creatine intake during this type of training. I guess I am a little concerned about cramping or dehydration but I thought I would see what all you experts think out there!

Thanks for your input!

PB

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There was a discussion here http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?post=88186;search_string=creatine;#88186

I hope it helps.

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Creatine by iteself won’t increase muscle mass. If you feel you need to maintain mass, lift weights once a week (creatine may help you lift more weight over time, but in a maintenence mode I don’t think it will be very useful)