Are there side affects from taking creatine?

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There's no solid evidence that creatine monohydrate has any side effects in healthy individuals. Aside from some anectdotal reports and case studies, taking normal dosages of creatine (under 25 grams a day) isn't going to poseany dangers to normal individuals.

Read the paper "International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: creatine

supplementation and exercise" for a detailed review of relevant literature.

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