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Awareness of the Risks of Heatstroke and Dietary Supplements – (08-22-02)
Awareness of the Risks of Heatstroke and Dietary Supplements
This article points to the finding that amphetamine derivatives and creatine may contribute to dehydration and heatstroke in football players. Although creatine does appear to be one of the few “wonder meathead supplements” (as opposed to whey protein, chromium, DHEA and androstenedione) that actually have research supporting their use in athletic and fitness training, caution should always be observed. I am strongly against their use in anyone younger that 18 (i.e. out of high school). Prior to this age the system is still growing and potentially more sensitive to insults and/or abnormal muscle growth that may affect tendons and ligaments in the future.
The Neurosurgeon in Sport: Awareness of the Risks of Heatstroke and Dietary Supplements
