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re: For parents with teenage sons taking supplements for athletics.
Posted on 11/2/23 at 9:09 am to Hangover Haven
Posted on 11/2/23 at 9:09 am to Hangover Haven
We talked with the doctor and he basically punted the ball back to us to make the choice. His response "short-term use of creatine and athletes are actively working out has not been shown to cause any major issues I am aware of. He should continue to hydrate well. Creatinine should not be taken when he is not active or well-hydrated. However overall this is an over-the-counter medication that is truly a parental decision"
As others have said supplements are not regulated, so I would be careful where you buy the creatine.
"Although reports have indicated that short-term use of creatine is generally safe for adults, the American Academy of Pediatrics states that few studies have looked at the long-term safety of creatine use by teens. Doctors and most medical societies usually recommend creatine be used only by athletes over 18 years old."
We said no to our 15-year old son.
As others have said supplements are not regulated, so I would be careful where you buy the creatine.
"Although reports have indicated that short-term use of creatine is generally safe for adults, the American Academy of Pediatrics states that few studies have looked at the long-term safety of creatine use by teens. Doctors and most medical societies usually recommend creatine be used only by athletes over 18 years old."
We said no to our 15-year old son.
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Posted on 11/2/23 at 9:16 am to laduckkiller
Ask your Dr if he is vaxxed, if he is and is against the creatine, it's most likely safe as can be. If he says go for it and vaxxed, stay away.
The key is to not listen to morons.
The key is to not listen to morons.
Posted on 11/2/23 at 9:20 am to laduckkiller
I think for kids it’s best to maximize everything else first, physicality is often used to mask lack of technique. College coaches want to see potential.
If my kid is competing with and beating kids who are totally yoked out coaches see that and think…when we yoke out this kid he’s going to be special.
Just anecdotal though, my sample size is 1. Though they have in fact said it to me…
If my kid is competing with and beating kids who are totally yoked out coaches see that and think…when we yoke out this kid he’s going to be special.
Just anecdotal though, my sample size is 1. Though they have in fact said it to me…
Posted on 11/2/23 at 11:16 am to laduckkiller
quote:
We talked with the doctor and he basically punted the ball back to us to make the choice. His response "short-term use of creatine and athletes are actively working out has not been shown to cause any major issues I am aware of. He should continue to hydrate well. Creatinine should not be taken when he is not active or well-hydrated. However overall this is an over-the-counter medication that is truly a parental decision"
As others have said supplements are not regulated, so I would be careful where you buy the creatine.
"Although reports have indicated that short-term use of creatine is generally safe for adults, the American Academy of Pediatrics states that few studies have looked at the long-term safety of creatine use by teens. Doctors and most medical societies usually recommend creatine be used only by athletes over 18 years old."
We said no to our 15-year old son.
haha there are 30+ years studies showing it is safe
there are benefits for your kid other than just muscle and strength
you made the wrong choice...just saying.
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