Creatine Use Among Young Athletes.

Conclusions. Despite current recommendations against use in adolescents less than 18 years old, creatine is being used by middle and high school athletes at all grade levels. The prevalence in grades 11 and 12 approaches levels reported among collegiate athletes. Until the safety of creatine can be established in adolescents, the use of this product should be discouraged. creatine, nutritional supplements, ergogenic aids, adolescent sports medicine, preparticipation examination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]