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Creatine

SR7 said:
Creatine is found naturally in certain animal based food. As long as he takes a normal dose and stays hydrated, then good on him. When I was 15, I was grinding up cowies and sniffing them, be thankful he’s wanting to be healthy 😂
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sounds better than the gym to be fair
 
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When I was younger, I was a top quality county level runner but was work shy when it came to the gym. I did some research and found out that it boosted energy and muscle mass if taken in smaller, controlled doses as I was 6ft tall and 9st wet through. It really did help at the time and there were no real noticeable side effects either as its something the body naturally creates.

All I will say is that I would encourage yous both to do research before using it and ask yourself the question if you can trust your lad to use it in moderation and not become reliant on it. Also tell him that he won't see big gains from using it straight away.
 
Creatine is fine. It's one of the most researched supplements there is.

Recent years studies have shown it to have really positive cognitive effects when taken at higher than stated 5mg dose
 
It’s completely safe to use as long as he’s not having too much. The recommended doses err on the side of caution.

As well as gym performance it’s known to have other benefits like improved focus and concentration.

Your decision anyway, you’re his dad. It’s not dangerous but he doesn’t ’need it’. He’ll see good results at his age without it and can make his own choice as an adult.
 
All these supplements are bollocks and are incredibly bad for your liver etc. and are partially responsible for the rise of cancer rates, as is eating high amounts of red meat for protein.

If people focused on their mental strength, (meditation, philosophy etc) they might not be so insecure to want to have overly inflated muscles to impress people or to look hard, because let's face it that's what 90% of weightlifters are doing it for.

I take all of my protein from a balanced diet and have naturally sized muscles that are really defined (look up images of artillery men for an example) and because I only do body weight workouts they are strong in functional strength, rather than these weightlifters who do isolated muscle workouts that may look big, but functionally (aka in a fight) are just inflated air muscles. Check out videos of bodybuilders being destroyed in arm wrestles or grappling by guys with smaller muscles but high functional strength.

I find it mental people spend hours at the gym trying to impress other people with big pudding muscles, but 0 hours per week building their mental strength and wisdom. People are lost in this Instagram world of vapid, superficial, fakeness, my 55 year old uncle just got his teeth done in turkey, his teeth were fine and he's happily married so not like he's out on the pull, he did it because social media has him insecure. Tragic.
 
Wakoro said:
All these supplements are bollocks and are incredibly bad for your liver etc. and are partially responsible for the rise of cancer rates, as is eating high amounts of red meat for protein.

If people focused on their mental strength, (meditation, philosophy etc) they might not be so insecure to want to have overly inflated muscles to impress people or to look hard, because let's face it that's what 90% of weightlifters are doing it for.

I take all of my protein from a balanced diet and have naturally sized muscles that are really defined (look up images of artillery men for an example) and because I only do body weight workouts they are strong in functional strength, rather than these weightlifters who do isolated muscle workouts that may look big, but functionally (aka in a fight) are just inflated air muscles. Check out videos of bodybuilders being destroyed in arm wrestles or grappling by guys with smaller muscles but high functional strength.

I find it mental people spend hours at the gym trying to impress other people with big pudding muscles, but 0 hours per week building their mental strength and wisdom. People are lost in this Instagram world of vapid, superficial, fakeness, my 55 year old uncle just got his teeth done in turkey, his teeth were fine and he's happily married so not like he's out on the pull, he did it because social media has him insecure. Tragic.
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It’s creatine, probably the most comprehensively researched and effective supplement ever. It’s not like a protein powder that has an ingredients list as long as your arm, including fillers, thickeners, gums and god knows what. It’s just pure creatine monohydrate. It has benefits far beyond the gym, also. It can help with cognitive function and even help peri/menopausal women with their symptoms. You’re conflating massively different things here.
 
Rivet Catcher said:
The boy is coming up 15 and has been going the gym with his pals for the last 12 months. He’s just asked if he can start taking creatine as all his pals are. Surely this stuff isn’t good for young lads under 18? I’ve told him he’s not getting it, no chance. As you can imaging the lip on is huge. Any other smbers offspring asking for similar? I’d imagine it’s some dick on Tik tok pushing the agenda.
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I totally get your concerns but honestly mate, do a bit research as its by far the best thing to take without delving into taking gear. I've used it on and off for years and i mean years and the gains in strength and size are very good.
Im using now actually as i had a niggly shoulder injury and it just helped take the strain a bit until i worked my way through it.
Like some one said on the thread, just stick to the correct dosage and he will be fine.

Keep encouraging him mate, gym doesn't half help your mental health too believe me ive been hoying iron about for over 30 year.

Wakoro said:
All these supplements are bollocks and are incredibly bad for your liver etc. and are partially responsible for the rise of cancer rates, as is eating high amounts of red meat for protein.

If people focused on their mental strength, (meditation, philosophy etc) they might not be so insecure to want to have overly inflated muscles to impress people or to look hard, because let's face it that's what 90% of weightlifters are doing it for.

I take all of my protein from a balanced diet and have naturally sized muscles that are really defined (look up images of artillery men for an example) and because I only do body weight workouts they are strong in functional strength, rather than these weightlifters who do isolated muscle workouts that may look big, but functionally (aka in a fight) are just inflated air muscles. Check out videos of bodybuilders being destroyed in arm wrestles or grappling by guys with smaller muscles but high functional strength.

I find it mental people spend hours at the gym trying to impress other people with big pudding muscles, but 0 hours per week building their mental strength and wisdom. People are lost in this Instagram world of vapid, superficial, fakeness, my 55 year old uncle just got his teeth done in turkey, his teeth were fine and he's happily married so not like he's out on the pull, he did it because social media has him insecure. Tragic.
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your uncle is obvs having a midlife crisis mate :)
 
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Wakoro said:
All these supplements are bollocks and are incredibly bad for your liver etc. and are partially responsible for the rise of cancer rates, as is eating high amounts of red meat for protein.

If people focused on their mental strength, (meditation, philosophy etc) they might not be so insecure to want to have overly inflated muscles to impress people or to look hard, because let's face it that's what 90% of weightlifters are doing it for.

I take all of my protein from a balanced diet and have naturally sized muscles that are really defined (look up images of artillery men for an example) and because I only do body weight workouts they are strong in functional strength, rather than these weightlifters who do isolated muscle workouts that may look big, but functionally (aka in a fight) are just inflated air muscles. Check out videos of bodybuilders being destroyed in arm wrestles or grappling by guys with smaller muscles but high functional strength.

I find it mental people spend hours at the gym trying to impress other people with big pudding muscles, but 0 hours per week building their mental strength and wisdom. People are lost in this Instagram world of vapid, superficial, fakeness, my 55 year old uncle just got his teeth done in turkey, his teeth were fine and he's happily married so not like he's out on the pull, he did it because social media has him insecure. Tragic.
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Is this an alt account for SBC?
 
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