A training course on creatine was held at the College of Dentistry at Al-Qadisiyah University.
Under the patronage of the President of Al-Qadisiyah University, Professor Dr. Rahi Kalf Mahdi Al-Yasiri, and under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Dentistry, Professor Dr. Ali Hassan Ali Murad, the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Dentistry held a training course entitled “Creatine: Supplement or Medicine.” Lectured by Asst. Radwan Ali Katea, Asst. Anwar Ali Moein, Asst. Sara Awad Tayeh, and Asst. Zainab Sabah.
The course aimed to introduce participants to creatine as a natural compound used in energy production, outlining its sources and uses, particularly in sports and medicine. It also sought to clarify the difference between nutritional supplements and medications and discuss the position of creatine among them through a scientific presentation based on recent evidence.
The course recommended not using creatine except after consulting a specialist, especially for kidney patients. It also emphasized the importance of adhering to safe doses and called for increased scientific research into its medical uses. It encourages awareness of the need to rely on proper nutrition as a basis before resorting to supplements, and to follow scientific developments related to creatine.