In the past, athletes had to turn to such things as anabolic steroids or blood doping (the process of taking out blood and adding oxygen to it and putting it back into your body in order to increase a persons endurance) to get an edge over the competition. However, these procedures have many drawbacks. Mainly, they are illegal. An athlete may be suspended form playing their sport for using them. They have many long terms …showed first 75 words of 561 total…

…showed last 75 words of 561 total…to the long-term outcome. The scariest effect of Creatine is that of the unknown. Who knows, maybe fifteen years down the road athletes who took Creatine will all suffer some serious side effects? Maturity is the key, not only mature in the decisions and priorities to gain muscle but maturity in the long-term effects. Growing athletes should recognize the importance of true natural growth. The Creatine supplement drug should be regulated for adolescent performance use.