Purple-K Creatine is a creatine dietary supplement that is made by Fusion Bodybuilding. It is in capsule form and contains creatine monohydrate that is supposedly made by a special "buffering" process that enables it bypass and to not get dissolved by your stomach and make it to your muscles. The American Council on Exercise regards creatine to be a safer alternative to most performance enhancing drugs. Regardless of this, creatine can have some side effect that you should be aware of. Consult your doctor before you use Purple K Creatine.
Dehydration
Dehydration is a potential side of effect of taking Purple K Creatine. It is one of the most common side effects of using any creatine product. MedlinePlus explains that creatine works by having your muscle draw, absorb and retain water from other areas of your body. You will need to drink more water than usual to compensate. This is especially true if you are training or playing sports in a hot climate or hot weather. According to Vanderbilt University, wrestlers using creatine and also trying to lose water weight are especially subject to dehydration, muscle cramping and physical exhausting.
Acute Kidney Failure
Purple K Creatine can potential cause kidney problems if you have a history of kidney disorders or use the supplement in high doses for extended periods of time, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. If you have a history of liver problems, kidney problems or high blood pressure -- you should not take Purple K Creatine. Even if you are healthy adult, you should consult with your doctor before using Purple K Creatine. If used as directed, Purple K Creatine and other creatine products should not stress your kidneys.
Impurities
There is a chance that your creatine product may be impure. This is not to suggest that Purple K is impure or the label claims are in question whatsoever. Unlike prescription medications and foods that you eat, dietary supplements are not strictly regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, there have been several reports of contaminated creatine products. It is unknown exact what health effects that an impure or contaminated creatine supplement may have upon your health.
References
- MedlinePlus: Creatine
- MayoClinic.com: Creatine: Safety
- Vanderbilt University: Wrestling Practices and Creatine Monohydrate: A Deadly Combination?
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Creatine
- Rice University: Creatine Supplementation in Athletes: Review
- American Council on Exercise: Creatine Creates a Sensation
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