Ben Griffin was in a hurry in the competition.
Ben Griffin suspected he would stop using creatine. EPA / AOP
US golf Ben Griffin29, said his game in the Maryland PGA Tournament that the “overdose” of creatine.
– I accidentally went into my throat from my big lump of water. I’ve never taken so much creatine before. It was as if I had swallowed a snowball, he described.
Griffin usually says he is taking 15 milligrams of creatine a day, but he thinks that amount is now exceeded in one hustle. As a disturbing consequence, he reports vibration and tremor.
Creatine is a common nutritional supplement among athletes. It is said to improve performance and enhance recovery.
The expert suspects
Professor interviewed by Norwegian Broadcasting Company NRK Truls grate Garmin’s story that has received a lot of global attention.
According to Raalstad, a specialist in athletes’ nutritional issues, creatine should not be followed by the consequences mentioned by the golfer.
– I haven’t heard of similar symptoms.
However, Raastad points out that the standard dose size is 5 milligrams, while the US gambler reports more than three times the number of his body.
However, the Norwegian expert still suspects that Griffin’s symptoms were due to another substance.
– If you take too much caffeine, it typically results in anxiety. It, in turn, has a clear negative effect on a species that requires precision.