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re: Teen supplements & creatine use
Posted on 5/21/26 at 9:38 pm to lowhound
Posted on 5/21/26 at 9:38 pm to lowhound
quote:This is crazy. There is a lot of research coming out showing the benefits of creatine supplementation all the way down to infants.
He's asking if he can take some creatine gummies. I think he's still too young
My 7 yr old is taking 1.5g a day and I do it strictly for brain health and preservation more than anything else
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Posted on 5/21/26 at 9:57 pm to lsu777
Can you elaborate on the studies you’ve found regarding this and what type of dosage? I’ve been trying to research but not finding much when it comes to preteen adolescents. Extremely interested in the brain health portion but also for athletic benefits. This would be for a 12yo it it matters.
Posted on 5/21/26 at 11:07 pm to RedBeardBaw
Creatine is absolutely safe. If you don't believe it spend an hour on google and YouTube.
My tips- I am a HS S&C coach, have a degree, etc. Its my life to build kids.
My oldest son is 12 has been doing types of lifting and work since he was real little. All 3 of my kids are athletes. They play sports, lift, (my 9yo daughter even competes in kids strongman comps and BJJ).
Tips that may help- I meal prep almost everything in advance for me and the kids. They will eat way more quality food if they can pull stuff out and immediately eat it when hungry vs waiting or needing takeout. Buy them all the whole milk they will drink.
I love Animal Pak Multivitamin. I started buying the powdered form years ago. I mix one ish serving in the am and the kids take "shots" of it.
My son is super lean but tall, we've really struggled to get mass on him. We finally found a mass gainer shake he loves Mutant Mass. He drinks a double scoop with a shake full of whole milk every night. Has put on 10lbs in about 4 months doing this.
Creatine is great. Go with whatever your kids like- powder, flavor, whatever.
I don't encourage or let my Freshman and younger athletes take pre-workout. Obviously can't control their lives, but I can at school. The older kids I just try the best I can to educate them on caffeine, etc. And what they're doing to their system if they go overboard at a young age.
My tips- I am a HS S&C coach, have a degree, etc. Its my life to build kids.
My oldest son is 12 has been doing types of lifting and work since he was real little. All 3 of my kids are athletes. They play sports, lift, (my 9yo daughter even competes in kids strongman comps and BJJ).
Tips that may help- I meal prep almost everything in advance for me and the kids. They will eat way more quality food if they can pull stuff out and immediately eat it when hungry vs waiting or needing takeout. Buy them all the whole milk they will drink.
I love Animal Pak Multivitamin. I started buying the powdered form years ago. I mix one ish serving in the am and the kids take "shots" of it.
My son is super lean but tall, we've really struggled to get mass on him. We finally found a mass gainer shake he loves Mutant Mass. He drinks a double scoop with a shake full of whole milk every night. Has put on 10lbs in about 4 months doing this.
Creatine is great. Go with whatever your kids like- powder, flavor, whatever.
I don't encourage or let my Freshman and younger athletes take pre-workout. Obviously can't control their lives, but I can at school. The older kids I just try the best I can to educate them on caffeine, etc. And what they're doing to their system if they go overboard at a young age.
This post was edited on 5/21/26 at 11:08 pm
Posted on 5/21/26 at 11:18 pm to RedBeardBaw
All I'm going to say is that unless a kid has some underlying health issue, there's really no reason to be concerned about giving them creatine.
As everyone noted, it's the most researched supplement ever and they are still learning about positive benefits of taking higher doses.
While 5g will be enough performance wise, the higher dose benefits for bone and brain health are being noted. While more studies are needed, creatine supplementation is showing signs of improving cardiovascular health, too. It's also being studied for slowing the progression of Parkinson's.
All that to say, give those kids some creatine. And encourage your parents to take it, too.
As everyone noted, it's the most researched supplement ever and they are still learning about positive benefits of taking higher doses.
While 5g will be enough performance wise, the higher dose benefits for bone and brain health are being noted. While more studies are needed, creatine supplementation is showing signs of improving cardiovascular health, too. It's also being studied for slowing the progression of Parkinson's.
All that to say, give those kids some creatine. And encourage your parents to take it, too.
Posted on 5/22/26 at 7:34 am to lsu777
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so actually the younger you are the more you get from creatine from a brain development standpoint. older adults (60+) and younger pre-teen and teenagers benefit the most as their brains are developing or losing capacity(older adults)
from a performance benefit, there is not real age limit but 14 is about perfect time to take advantage of the ability to regenerate atp.
Where are you getting this information? I'm not trying to be a smartass, but I'd like to read up on it more to better understand it.
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