TBear
Distinguished member
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- Nov 4, 2003
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Hi Jen:
Creatine is a natural substance that your body produces. The supplement has been used by body builders to increase muscle mass. There was a real push for it as a treatment for ALS in 2000. My wife was on it. Late in the year or early in 2001 there was a double blind experiment conducted to determine effectiveness and it was inconclusive. There are a lot of PALS who are using it. I think Al does.
As for getting stronger for your Dad... you'll have to give yourself some time... he was only diagnosed last week and everybody has to get used to this... on the other hand maybe you could try the creatine. It will make you strong... but I'm not sure you'll like the look!
Cheers... and find a sense of humour!
T.
Creatine is a natural substance that your body produces. The supplement has been used by body builders to increase muscle mass. There was a real push for it as a treatment for ALS in 2000. My wife was on it. Late in the year or early in 2001 there was a double blind experiment conducted to determine effectiveness and it was inconclusive. There are a lot of PALS who are using it. I think Al does.
As for getting stronger for your Dad... you'll have to give yourself some time... he was only diagnosed last week and everybody has to get used to this... on the other hand maybe you could try the creatine. It will make you strong... but I'm not sure you'll like the look!
Cheers... and find a sense of humour!
T.