Originally Posted by willravel

Remember when ephedra was so popular a few years back? Everyone under the sun (in a gym) was overdosing on it so they could look ripped and such. Now some have high blood pressure and heart problems. What ever happened to eating an apple with peanut butter on it before a workout? My fear with the current exercise suppliments is that in them lies the next ephedra. There is little risk in sticking to fruits, veggies, lean meats, nuts, and dairy. I've found that flax seeds and whey protien go far in a smoothy, too. My doctor basically said that evey sign so far says that creatine is safe, but there is little or no long term study out there. I'd say talk to your doctor and personal trainer before starting it. And don't use it if you're pregnate.