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ttulyesterday at 4:26 PM2 repliesview on HN

What value is there to an informal conclusion when the topic is as important as intelligence? The downsides to creatine if taken without good scientific backing should not be disregarded, yet that’s exactly what many ordinary people are now doing because of “informal conclusions” like this.


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overgardyesterday at 4:28 PM

Are there really downsides to creatine though? (Genuine question). All the advice I've seen makes it seem like it's basically just good for you even if it doesn't accomplish some specific thing. The only downside I've heard is maybe water retention?

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freehorseyesterday at 4:29 PM

What are the "downsides"? It is one of the most studied substances and except in special cases like kidney issues it is totally safe.