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Dry scooping creatine is one of the trending topics among fitness enthusiasts. It is when you consume creatine powder directly without mixing it with water. Many believe that it offers quicker results than traditional methods, however, the risk of dry scooping creatine outweighs the benefits and therefore we should reconsider our thought process and look at what science and experts have to say about this practice.
Dry Scooping Creatine and Its Impact
Origin and Popularity of Dry Scooping Creatine
Well, dry scooping powdered supplement mostly originated from social media where people were sharing how using this so-called “Hack” would provide faster results and help them in their fitness journey.
This trend was also visible among some gym-goers who felt that they were dedicated enough to consume their supplements without liquid, unlike the typical method.
Now speaking of trends, in a recent survey it was concluded that 17% of teens dry scoop powdered supplements.
Common Supplements Used in Dry Scooping
According to my research and experience, I have seen people dry scoop creatine, pre-workout and protein powders respectively. Among these supplements, I have noticed people dry scoop pre-workout powder the most as it is one of the supplements used for quick bursts of energy and accelerates the absorption process, offering quicker and more potent results.
Therefore the idea is to catalyse the process by letting the supplement enter into blood bloodstream faster. However, there is no scientific research whatsoever to back up these claims of the consumers.
Expert Opinions on Dry Scooping Creatine
Experts around the globe, for example, dieticians and doctors are highly against dry scooping creatine powder as they believe there is no scientific study that backs up the fact that directly consuming powdered creatine will be more effective than traditionally mixing it up with water.
Instead, creatine supplements should be consumed as they should be, and that is, mixing with water to ensure proper hydration and absorption.
Experts also mention that dry scooping creatine can lead to serious health hazards which include choking hazards, digestive issues and even deadly heart attacks. It can also lead to dehydration during intense workout sessions.
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A Horrific Incident on The Dangers of Dry Scooping
TikTok Fitness Influencer Ms Briatney Portillo tried to follow the trend of dry scooping and consumed dry pre-workout powder before hitting the gym. Later on her, she suddenly started to feel uncomfortable leading to itchiness and intense sweating all over her body. Then, she began to feel a sudden heaviness and pain in her chest especially when she was lifting weights. However, she disregarded the signs as anxiety or a panic attack and continued her workout session
After reaching home her symptoms started to get worse and she began to feel nauseous and started developing a headache. Yet she continued to disregard her feeling of unwellness and decided to take a shower and go to work. While working at her office the chest pain she was carrying intensified along with sweating, back pain, and pain in her left arm. At that moment she knew she needed medical help realising it might be more than just anxiety. Ms Biratney rushed to the hospital where she got to know that she was diagnosed with an NSTEMI heart attack! These types of heart attacks are generally less severe than the other types of heart attacks.
I have shared the video she uploaded on her TikTok profile for you to check out. The saddest part you will notice is that, if you check the comment section, many people mention losing family members due to this deadly trend.
Safer Alternatives to Dry Scooping Creatine
Instead of dry scooping creatine, mixing it with water or liquids of your choice properly is better. If you don’t like mixing it with liquids you can try creatine capsules or creatine gummies. There are many options out there to safely consume creatine supplements, you just have to pick the right alternative that best suits your needs.
Bottom Line: Dry Scooping Creatine Can Kill You
So should you dry-scoop creatine? The answer is NO. While you technically can it is not at all the best idea to do so. Always mix your creatine with water or another liquid. This ensures safe consumption and proper hydration. Remember the full benefits of creatine come with mixing with water not from how quickly creatine can hit your system.
Key Takeaways
- Dry scooping creatine powder involves consuming creatine without mixing it in water.
- Such practices can pose choking hazards, digestive discomfort, dehydration and heart attacks.
- There is no scientific evidence that proves dry scoping creatine enhances its effectiveness.
- Safer alternatives include mixing it with water, or other liquids, and consuming capsules or gummies.
