To: "VOCALIST" <vocalist>
Subject: Re: Effects of CREATINE on the Voice
Date sent: Sun, 2 Jan 2000 08:49:52 -0500
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> Does anyone know the possible effects, if any, of the dietary supplement
>CREATINE on the voice? Thanks!

While I don't know that it's been studied, but creatine should have no
effect on the voice. It is a precursor of muscle structure, not a hormone.

OTOH, creatine is used to allow increased muscle building at a rapid rate.
It probably helps, but the exertion if not done properly puts undue pressure
on the vocal folds and can irritate them. We've discussed the problems of
improper weight training in the past.

John

John Messmer, MD, Assistant Professor, Family & Community Medicine
Medical Director, Penn State Geisinger Health Group, Palmyra, PA

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