If I'm a thin 15 year-old guy, what benefits will I get from taking creatine?

Answer:
as difficult and frustrating as your situation may be...how about waiting till you're fully developed before you start taking things. honestly, you've got a lot of growing to do still. why don't you go to a gym and work on building muscle that way? at 15 you don't need to take something. if you're worried about how girls look at you...don't. it's not worth it. have confidence with what you have, work out, eat right. don't start taking sh*t. spend your money on something worthwhile.

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You know that creatine is a muscle building substance. Its water based and when you stop taking it you are going to lose most of the muscle. Wait untill your body is finished growing first. I don't think its bad but its not worth it for you right now. Save your money or spend it on a girl better yet save your money and spend it on yourself for something better.

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Please check the link below and read through carefully, to find out more about what creatine *is*. Creatine itself does not build muscle mass. It allows the muscles to utlize the Adenosine Triphosphate-to-Adenosine Diphosphate reduction reaction, which fuels your muscles during exertion, to last longer. During physical exertion, once that reaction is depleted, the body relies on glucose to fuel the muscle. Lactic acid and hydrogen ions are byproducts of the muscle burning glucose, and are ultimately what cause fatigue and muscle burning sensations after prolonged physical exertion. Taking creatine basically allows intense workouts to last longer with less exhaustion and burning after a workout.Although creatine is a naturally occurring substance in foods and our bodies synthesize it naturally, it is important to note this major side effect:Because creatine takes water into the muscle cells, many other tissues of the body may not be full hydrated. In this environment, if not enough water is taken in, it is much more likely that one can become dehydrated. Therefore, it is VERY important to drink an optimal amount of water while supplementing with creatine. Creatine is NOT recommended for individuals who are not doing intense body-building. I am an herbalist, and furthermore I do not recommend it for adolescent individuals, only adults who are no longer growing. As a younger individual, you have an inherently longer period of muscle endurance for aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Your endurance will improve with repetition (more workouts, more often). Although Creatine will not impact your hormonal activity or growth and development, it is not necessary or optimal for you at this point in time. I would recommend first looking at lifestyle changes: diet and exercise. Supplement with a good quality multivitamin that has an appropriate balance of vitamins, minerals, and whole foods extracts. Nature's Plus Source of Life and Teen formulas are particularly good.

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