Persuasive Speech Outline On Creatine

Specific Objective: To show the harmful long term effects of health supplements such as creatine on the human body; and what you can do to instead of taking creatine to get the same results from your workout.

Introduction: How many of you go to the gym to workout? How many of you are student-athletes who are concerned about your athletic performance? Now how many of you used health supplements such as creatine to build lean body mass and muscle? Did you know that creatine can be bad for your long term health?

 Attention-Getter: Did you know that forty-four percent of high school senior athletes surveyed reported using creatine? According to the article, “Creatine Use among Athletes, the number of negative side effects creatine can have on your body is alarming. And did you know creatine is found in protein bars and ready-to-drink shakes? The University of Maryland Medical Center estimates Americans spend roughly $14 million per year on creatine supplements.

It is important to utilize safer choices to build body mass and there are better ways to promote your total body health. According to Drugs.com, creatine has yet to be approved for use by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. The article reiterates it is important to seek medical advice if you decide to use creatine. Also, the NCAA does not allow colleges to provide the supplement to their student athletes however, they can take it on their own accord. This should show you the revelance of creatine in our