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.
If concrete temperature is greater than 60Âº F and the air temperature is 50Âº F the concrete needs to be protected from drying by using a curing compound or steam heating ACI 306R-88 Chpt 8.2 The contractor is still responsible for following all requirements in ACI 306R and APWA. mix. APWA 03 30 04 2.5 E1 4. Non chloride admixtures may be used but placement, curing and protection requirements must be observed. APWA 03 30 10 3.4 A2 5. Temperature of concrete as placed should be as close to the minimum recommended value as possible (55Âº F) ACI 306R-88 Chpt 3.1 6.