The side effects reported, however, have been numerous. Long term side effects are unknown since efficacy is lacking in the long term use of the product . Questions about the long term effects , however, include the effects on the kidney, liver, and heart. 8 Problems with the supplement include a lack of real knowledge by the users about the product. Although the supplement does provide a natural body nutrient, it doesn t provide all the other nutrients that come along with creatine in foods.
Users often mismanage their diet while on the supplement.
It is still essential to get all of the other necessary nutrients in the body in order for the supplement to work to its greatest potential. Other problems include those who use multiple supplements and other performance enhancers at once. One such gentlemen was reported to have taken Vanadyl Sulphate, three ephedrine tablets, and three tablespoons of creatine in his coffee. He proceeded to do his warmup set and threw up within seconds. Not long after he collapsed and stayed under for approximately a minute.