How Creatine Works in the Body Your muscles use a molecule called ATP (adenosine triphosphate) for energy
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[Ref] Renal Common (1% to 10%): Kidney failure (chronic hemodialysis patients) [Ref] Endocrine Common (1% to 10%): Parathyroid disorder [Ref] Respiratory Very common (10% or more): Pharyngitis (27%), cough increase (18%), dyspnea (11%), rhinitis (11%) Common (1% to 10%): Bronchitis, sinusitis [Ref] Dermatologic Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus, rash [Ref] Ocular Common (1% to 10%): Amblyopia, eye disorder [Ref] Genitourinary Common (1% to 10%): Urinary tract infection [Ref] Cardiovascular Very common (10% or more): Hypertension (21%), hypotension (19%) Common (1% to 10%): Atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, cardiovascular disorder, electrocardiogram abnormal, palpitations, tachycardia, vascular disorder [Ref] Hypersensitivity Common (1% to 10%): Allergic reaction [Ref] Psychiatric Common (1% to 10%): Depression, anxiety, drug dependence, insomnia [Ref] Immunologic Very common (10% or more): Infection (24%) [Ref] References 1
We did not see rescue using the antioxidant NAC, suggesting multiple context-dependent mechanisms are at play
