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Creatine use linked to CANCER

Flexing Posts: 80 Joined: 2000/12/28	2001/01/25, 05:54 AM Did anyone see the news about how creatine use has been linked to cancer. If you saw the article on tv please let me know.
tt_rocker Posts: 389 Joined: 2001/01/25	2001/01/25, 07:21 AM that's nothing but bull***... don't believe everything you hear
bicep Posts: 315 Joined: 2001/01/26	2001/01/25, 10:07 AM I haven`t seen the ad but my sister`s freind who works for GNC has told me that. I don`t use creatine, thou (waste of money)
bore Posts: 320 Joined: 2000/12/30	2001/01/25, 01:19 PM Creatine is someting that is found in meat. Are they saying that meat causes cancer? Arnold and Lou and people in that era would eat 10lbs of meat a day to get the effects of the creatine. As long as you are hydrated you should never have a problem with it. Rob
Sizling Posts: 73 Joined: 2000/12/05	2001/01/26, 12:42 PM I think the problem is as with anything... extensive use and abuse... but there probably would be no problem w/ using it in moderation
BillK Posts: 361 Joined: 2000/12/26	2001/01/26, 06:10 PM If we were to stop consuming everything that the media says may cause cancer; we would all be doomed. billk
xavier Posts: 333 Joined: 2001/01/02	2001/01/27, 03:20 AM i saw it on channel 1 today at out school its been proven to cause cancer and mess up your organs or something like that
Arnold Posts: 1,112 Joined: 2000/11/27	2001/01/28, 09:28 PM ok people.. here's the real scoop! First the facts. Creatine is safe. It is produced naturally from amino acids in the body and stored in muscles. Creatine in supplement form works as a training aid for many athletes. Creatine has never been proven to be carcinogenic or a health risk. And creatine has nothing to do with any perceived decline of Western civilization. Unfortunately, news stories published around the world Wednesday claimed otherwise. These alarming bulletins of a creatine-cancer link were based on a report posted on the Web site of the French Agency of Medical Security for Food (AFSSA) that demonized the popular sports supplement. In its report, the AFSSA contends that creatine supplements present “a potential carcinogenic risk,” offer little if any benefit to athletes, and should be banned by all sports governing organizations. So don't worry.. everything is ok as far as I am concerned.
Fumin Posts: 67 Joined: 2001/01/26	2001/02/02, 10:30 PM I agree, although we should always be diligent about what we put in our bodies, we should also research claims such as this about cancer as well as efficacy of supplements. I have no doubt that supplements are beneficial to building muscle. The question always is how much, when, and what works for you. Be wary but don't be afraid!
BillK Posts: 361 Joined: 2000/12/26	2001/02/03, 02:00 PM Check out this link for creatine information http://www.mesomorphosis.com/exclusive/brink/creatine.htm