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Do Whey Protiens And Creatine Suppliments Cause Impotency Or Infertility?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2014
Question: Hello, i am 24 yrs old (ht- 5'8 wt-60) .I have been working out for a week now and my trainer insists on using 'WHEY PROTEINS' and 'CREATINE' suppliments. I am worried if it would affect my sexual health,sex organs and cause impotency or infertility. Please advice.
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Answered by Meenakshi Attrey (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: There are no such side effects Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for using HealthcareMagic. It is common for the trainers to advise the supplements (whey proteins and creatine), as your body requires additional dose of protein when you are doing the heavy strength training. Weight lifting results in development of muscle tissues and protein is very important for the same. There is no evidence of these supplements affecting the sexual health or potency. However since you would be putting yourself to a high protein diet it is important that you maintain the frequency and intensity of your workout. Further, make sure that you also include sufficient carbohydrates and fluids in your daily diet. Carbs are important to supply the energy needed to carry out the intense workout. A portion of fruit like an XXXXXXX a cup of papaya or any other fruit, 15 minutes before starting the warm up would do the trick. And never forget the following R's after cooling down: Re hydrate -- sufficient water, tender coconut water etc., either cold or at room temp. no tea, no coffee, no carbonated or alcoholic beverage. Replenish -- A banana or a plain boiled potato. Repair -- Protein supplements / high protein foods like egg, cottage cheese etc. Recover -- take your multivitamin, antioxidant, mineral supplement pills, if you are taking any. Exercises are important and your supplements are safe as long as you take them in combination with a balance diet. Hope this would help you. If you have any further query please feel free to ask. Meenakshi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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Follow up: Meenakshi Attrey (33 minutes later)
Thank you so much.. I was worried as i read on the web about the loss of libido during the intake of these supplements..
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Answered by Meenakshi Attrey (15 hours later)
Brief Answer: You are welcome Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the feedback. Meenakshi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Do Whey Protiens And Creatine Suppliments Cause Impotency Or Infertility?

Brief Answer: There are no such side effects Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for using HealthcareMagic. It is common for the trainers to advise the supplements (whey proteins and creatine), as your body requires additional dose of protein when you are doing the heavy strength training. Weight lifting results in development of muscle tissues and protein is very important for the same. There is no evidence of these supplements affecting the sexual health or potency. However since you would be putting yourself to a high protein diet it is important that you maintain the frequency and intensity of your workout. Further, make sure that you also include sufficient carbohydrates and fluids in your daily diet. Carbs are important to supply the energy needed to carry out the intense workout. A portion of fruit like an XXXXXXX a cup of papaya or any other fruit, 15 minutes before starting the warm up would do the trick. And never forget the following R's after cooling down: Re hydrate -- sufficient water, tender coconut water etc., either cold or at room temp. no tea, no coffee, no carbonated or alcoholic beverage. Replenish -- A banana or a plain boiled potato. Repair -- Protein supplements / high protein foods like egg, cottage cheese etc. Recover -- take your multivitamin, antioxidant, mineral supplement pills, if you are taking any. Exercises are important and your supplements are safe as long as you take them in combination with a balance diet. Hope this would help you. If you have any further query please feel free to ask. Meenakshi