So, I’ve been hitting the gym lately, trying to bulk up a bit, you know? And like everyone else, I heard about creatine. It’s supposed to be this miracle supplement that helps you gain muscle and get stronger. Naturally, I was curious. But then I started seeing these rumors online about creatine making people aggressive, like turning them into raging monsters. Seriously, some people were claiming it made them want to punch walls or something.
My Experiment Began
I did a bit more digging. Most of what I found said the whole “creatine rage” thing was a myth. It’s not like steroids, which actually mess with your hormones. Creatine, from what I gathered, mostly just helps your muscles recover faster and gives you a little extra energy boost during workouts. There are so many rumors about creatine, like some people say it makes them feel weird, some people claim they lose hair or even become more aggressive, but all I saw about those rumors were that they were a myth. One claim even made me laugh out loud, it was related to the Santa Barbara shooter Elliot Rodger, claiming that creatine made him snap and do the terrible things that he did. It’s all crazy stuff. So, I decided to try it myself, but responsibly, of course. I mean, I wasn’t going to start chugging the stuff by the gallon. I bought a regular tub of creatine monohydrate, the most common type.
The Daily Grind
I started with the recommended dosage, which is usually around 5 grams a day. Mixed it with water, tasted a bit chalky, but nothing unbearable. I made sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day, since I heard creatine can dehydrate you. And then, I just continued my usual workout routine. Nothing fancy, just lifting weights a few times a week and trying to eat a bit more protein.
Waiting for the Rage…
Honestly, I was kind of half-expecting to feel some sort of change, like maybe I’d suddenly develop an uncontrollable urge to flip tables or challenge strangers to arm-wrestling matches. But nope, nothing. Days turned into weeks, and I felt… pretty much the same. I did notice I could push a little harder during my workouts, and I wasn’t as sore afterward. My muscles felt a bit fuller, probably because of the water retention. But my mood? Totally normal. I was still my usual, chill self. I did not become aggressive or snap and want to hurt anyone.
Conclusion
After a couple of months, I can confidently say that creatine didn’t turn me into a raging beast. It helped a bit with my workouts, sure, but it didn’t mess with my head at all. I realized that all those claims are likely due to excess physical exercise, dehydration, or overdose. It’s just a bunch of people trying to be edgy on the internet. I even read that there is no substantial evidence linking creatine to adverse health effects, so I feel pretty confident now. So, if you’re thinking about trying creatine, don’t let the crazy rumors scare you. Just be smart about it, follow the instructions, and you’ll probably be fine. And if you do start feeling aggressive, maybe it’s not the creatine, maybe you just need to chill out a bit.
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