Although the risk of developing esophageal cancer is small, its important to have regular checkups with careful imaging and extensive biopsies of the esophagus to check for precancerous cells (dysplasia)
Still feeling hungry does not mean your dose needs to be raised some hunger is normal and expected
Treatment is aimed at preventing acute hemolysis, mainly by avoiding triggers
Research-use-only vials are not manufactured as injectable drug products
However, after comparing the side effects of study participants who received a placebo instead, the study authors found no evidence that creatine supplements have a significant effect on GI symptoms
Abigail Rasminsky has written for the New York Times, O: The Oprah Magazine, The Cut, Lenny Letter, Longreads, and The Washington Post, among other publications