Wow i have been going back and forth for a while now. I think i wanna play football and i need 2 know how to put on the pounds. I'm at 148 now and I'm 5'8 i wanna put on about 189. I'm trying to play a lil running back or wide out. So what is the best way to put on some good pounds help me out!
Creatine is still experimental.
However, remember Creatine Phosphate is already produced by the kidneys; if you introduce more creatine than the body is already producing then eventually your body will stop producing it. It is a drug and your body gets addicted to the extra levels.
It also can cause severe dehydration and the by-product of creatine after consumption is similar to uric acid, which is a toxin that your body expels in your ****. If you have too much of it, you may overload your kidneys and or digestive tracts.
Common side effects of creatine include but are not limited to diarrhea, increased bathroom urges, and bad acne. Once you get off creatine for an extended period, you often lose 15 - 20% of what you gained and you increase your chances of muscle tear and strain.
As R.O.D.D. said, high protein/starch diets are your best option.
I heard about the fact that you lose most mass after you stop taking creatine and, of course, the dehydration part, which is why you gotta drink a lot of water, but I never knew about the side effects and stuff. I knew that stuff was shady though cause nothing that does what creatine does can really be perfectly healthy.
But yea, stick to ya proteins (pb&j, milk, meats) and pasta gives you mad energy too. Certain protein shakes (organic ones is one) are good to.
