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Darryn Peterson reveals cause for limiting cramping issue at Kansas
TL;DR
Darryn Peterson revealed that high doses of creatine contributed to his cramping issues during his freshman season at Kansas. Doctors found that his baseline creatine levels were already high, leading to unsafe levels when he increased his dosage.
Key points
- Darryn Peterson struggled with cramping during his freshman season.
- Doctors linked cramping to high doses of creatine.
- Peterson's baseline creatine levels were already high before college.
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Darryn Peterson's talent has never been questioned, but his ability to stay on the floor was during his freshman season with Kansas.
Peterson has acknowledged that cramps often got the better of him during his time with the Jayhawks, but recently revealed a reason why consistent cramping happened so much in the first place.
After assessing bloodwork done throughout the college basketball season, doctors concluded that creatine facilitated the cramping.
"I'd never taken it before (going to college)," Peterson told ESPN. "But after the season, I took two weeks off and they did tests which showed my baseline level was already high. So, they said when I dosed (a process of increasing a dose over time to create maximum benefit at the beginning of taking a supplement), it must've made the levels unsafe."
Peterson has spoken about the severity of his cramps throughout the year, which at particular times required hospitalization. USA TODAY Sports' recent mock draft slots Peterson in as the No. 4 pick, going to the Utah Jazz.
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Q&A
What caused Darryn Peterson's cramping issues at Kansas?
Darryn Peterson's cramping issues were caused by high doses of creatine, which elevated his already high baseline levels.
How did doctors determine the cause of Peterson's cramping?
Doctors assessed bloodwork throughout the season and concluded that the increased creatine levels were unsafe, contributing to his cramping.
What did Darryn Peterson say about his experience with creatine?
Peterson mentioned he had never taken creatine before college and that the dosing process led to unsafe levels, resulting in cramping.