#34: NUTRITION - Creatine: Water Retention, Dehydration & Kidney Health

<p>In this episode, I respond to three of the most common questions/concerns surrounding creatine. I discuss the issue/stigma around creatine & water retention plus address concerns relating to dehydration, injury, cramping & the big one - kidney damage!</p> <p>References for the studies discussed can be found at <a class="" href= "http://www.martin-macdonald.com/ep34">www.martin-macdonald.com/ep34</a></p> <p>TOPICS </p> <p>02:43 - Does creatine cause water retention?</p> <p>11:16 - Should you be consuming more water?</p> <p>15:05 - Creatine, dehydration and muscle cramps</p> <p>19:43 - Will supplementing with creatine damage your kidneys?</p> <p>28:54 - Creatine and Type 2 Diabetes</p>