First I would like to say thanks to Brian for his vision and this inspired program that he has developed. I will be starting my 4th cycle this Monday and have made great strength/size gains. Currently at 6' 235lbs and around 13%bf (hoping to drop this a bit more through tweaking my diet)
I do have a question in regards to Creatine and its effects on the Kidneys. Three years ago I (I'm 30) found out that I was born with only one kidney. The one kidney I have is a bit larger than a normal kidney ( I would assume it grew larger to compensate for the lack of two). I have had blood work done this past month and a half and one of the kidney functions keeps coming back a little elevated. My Dr. isn't overly concerned at the moment but wants me to keep comming in for more blood tests periodically to keep an eye on it. I believe the issue is macroalbuminuria but I can't quiet remember the specifics of what he was telling me. Anyway to get to the question, is Creatine hard/damaging to the kidneys. I have been taking SCI-FITS Kre-Alkalyn which states that it is better absorbed in the body and therefore you take less. 1 heaping teaspoon of Creatine is equal to 1/4 teaspoon of kre-alkalyn. Anyway any advise/knowledge and even links to studies would be appreciated.
Regards,
Geno
I do have a question in regards to Creatine and its effects on the Kidneys. Three years ago I (I'm 30) found out that I was born with only one kidney. The one kidney I have is a bit larger than a normal kidney ( I would assume it grew larger to compensate for the lack of two). I have had blood work done this past month and a half and one of the kidney functions keeps coming back a little elevated. My Dr. isn't overly concerned at the moment but wants me to keep comming in for more blood tests periodically to keep an eye on it. I believe the issue is macroalbuminuria but I can't quiet remember the specifics of what he was telling me. Anyway to get to the question, is Creatine hard/damaging to the kidneys. I have been taking SCI-FITS Kre-Alkalyn which states that it is better absorbed in the body and therefore you take less. 1 heaping teaspoon of Creatine is equal to 1/4 teaspoon of kre-alkalyn. Anyway any advise/knowledge and even links to studies would be appreciated.
Regards,
Geno