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Outline Template I.  Introduction A.  Creatine, a supplement that is constantly researched and debated on the safety and ethics of using the product. 1.  Many deaths have been blamed from the use of the creatine. 2.  During the late 20th century, European countries were dominant in Olympics, and a reason for it was the supplement creatine. 3.  Many of the top athletes and bodybuilders have got their fame from supplementation. B.  Creatine is not steroid-like, it should not be banned by high school sports because it's completely safe, it's like any other supplement, and it requires hard work to see results. II. Body A.  Creatine is not at all like a steroid, or testosterone booster. 1.  Steroids are hormones while creatine is naturally made inside the body. 2.  Consumption of red meats is a source for creatine, while no food can make up for steroids. 3.  Creatine is legal and can be bought OTC. B.  Creatine is a completely safe product. 1.  No research has showed bad side effects of creatine to the body. 2.  Creatine can be bought at your local superstore or any health store. 3.  Dr. Paul Balsom, world leading expert on creatine had a great comment. a. " To the best of our knowledge, the only documented adverse effect that has been associated with creatine supplementation is an increase in body mass." C.  Creatine is like any other supplement, it's a __supplement__ to what you are lacking. 1.  An average person produces and consumes 2-3 grams of creatine a day. 2.  It has its safety warnings like protein supplements and multivitamins. D.  Creatine has no effect without hard work and a strict diet. 1.  You need a healthy fat/carbohydrate/protein diet and good nutrition to gain muscle mass. a. "Scientific studies only support a creatine advantage if an athlete does not already have a good diet." b. Creatine isn't a miracle product, you have to eat smart and train smart. 2.  Just like working out without creatine, you have to lift some weights or exercise to see results. III. Conclusion A.  Creatine supplementation has its many benefits with few side effects. It should not be banned by athletic organizations because it is found in nature, completely safe, similar to other supplements, and requires hard work for it to work. B.  Being discovered in the 1800's, this amino acid never hit the mind of people world-wide until the Barcelona Olympics, where it was thought to be a steroid. Now, a fourteen year old kid can go down the street and purchase it safely.