Tag: Youth athletics

According to a 2016 survey cited by the Children's Hospital of Orange County, nearly 17% of 12th-grade males reported using creatine, despite medical guidelines advising against it for minors. This highlights the ongoing concern surrounding creatine and the factors influencing why official sources often state you can't buy creatine under 18.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, no amount of caffeine is considered safe for young children, but guidelines exist for older adolescents and adults. This raises the question: can gymnasts drink coffee responsibly and, if so, what are the potential benefits and risks?