Many people who use creatine gain weight. This is because creatine causes the muscles to hold water, not because it actually builds muscle. There is some concern that combining creatine with caffeine and the herb ephedra (also called Ma Huang) might increase the chance of having serious side effects such as stroke.
Concrete retained in forms or covered with insulation seldom loses enough moisture at 40 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit) to impair curing. However, drying from low wintertime humidities and heaters used in enclosures is a concern.
1 Use concrete curing blankets to prevent freezing and keep the concrete at optimal curing temperature. 2  Use insulation blankets or heated enclosures to maintain concrete temperatures above 50Â° degrees Fahrenheit for three to seven days. 3  Do not begin final finishing operations while bleed water is present.