Moderator: ArcherBarry
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/heal....asp?index=8419Creatine
Claims: Delays fatigue and helps build muscle mass.
Current facts: Growing evidence suggests that it may improve performance in strength or sprinting activities but no benefits are evident for endurance athletics.
Safety: Possible side effects include dehydration and cramping with possible long-term effects of muscle, heart and kidney damage. Side effects of creatine on the junior high or high school athlete are not yet known. Creatine usage is not recommended until long-term effects are determined.
HMB (Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate)
Claims: Increases muscle mass and recovery times.
Current facts: Studies are limited but show promise for HMB.
Safety: Long-term side effects are not known. HMB usage is not recommended until long-term effects are determined