I am just doing Google searches because when
@genius mentioned water weight gain, for me that throws up a red flag to the substance “creatine” in some way affecting kidney function.
I am quite sensitive to isolated supplements. I wanted to research it before potentially trying it.
For the quote that you asked the link for, it came up in a Google search for “creatine prostate.” I chose those two words for the Google search because it stands to reason if a substance affects the prostate, it will have repercussions on the kidneys, and vice versa.
In a random Google search, using, I think, the key words “creatine kidney health, the following quote emerged:
“Rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue) and sudden kidney failure was reported in one case involving an athlete taking more than 10 grams daily of creatine for 6 weeks. People with kidney disease, high blood pressure, or liver disease should not take creatine.”
There are a plethora of articles concerning “creatine,” and mostly being positive for those interested in focus and gym gains.
There are also some warnings concerning the production of DHT, water weight gain, kidney liver and digestive health.
At my age and being sensitive to substances in the past, it is not worth the risk, albeit slight, to cause a problem. So, I will pass on it.
At my age, I consider the general health of my internal organs to be more important than a little more muscle mass. I am more interested in firm strong musculature, endurance, sexual strength and a general sense of harmony of body and mind. My 300 pound football body and heavy weightlifting days, were useful as a teenager for competition. Now, I prefer good health maintenance to create longevity.