Darryn Peterson said a new round of bloodwork and other medical tests after the season led doctors to conclude that his use of high doses of creatine was the cause of the mysterious cramping he experienced during his freshman season at Kansas.
Peterson, an NBA hopeful, dealt with cramping that was sometimes debilitating during his first year with the Jayhawks. The issue had been a lingering concern during the season before the additional testing provided an explanation.
According to Peterson, doctors connected the symptoms to his creatine intake after reviewing the latest test results. Creatine is commonly used by athletes as a supplement, but Peterson said the dosage he was taking was determined to be a factor in the cramping episodes.
Medical Clarity After a Difficult Freshman Year
The diagnosis gives Peterson and his medical team a clearer understanding of what caused the physical problems that disrupted parts of his season. No further details were provided about changes to his supplement routine or any ongoing treatment plan.