The latest nutrition trend that both teens and their perimenopausal moms are trying? Creatine. Claims about the benefits of the supplement fill social media feeds and (spoiler alert!), some of these ...

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Creatine is generally safe, but high doses can cause side effects like water retention and diarrhea.Creatine does not usually interact with medications, but ...

The body naturally produces creatine in the liver, kidneys and pancreas, and it’s a quick fuel source for muscles.Photograph: bymuratdeniz/Getty Images It’s primarily considered a fitness supplement, ...

According to the Cleveland Clinic, creatine is a compound made from three amino acids that helps supply muscles with energy and strength. Research shows it can improve exercise performance, support ...

Q: I’ve been hearing a lot about the energy-boosting effects of creatine lately, and I’m wondering if I could benefit. Should I be taking a creatine supplement? Creatine supplements have been getting ...

Creatine plays a vital role in the body's energy system, but it also points to effects beyond "energy" that help brain and ...

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Creatine boosts strength, muscle growth and may support brain and bone health. Most people benefit from 3 to 5 grams of creatine daily for best results. May cause water retention and mild GI ...

It’s a refrain you hear from today’s pitchers, even from early adolescent ages, bent on increasing their velocity with added size. It’s not just baseball. Walk around a high school athletic field, ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Although creatine is having a moment (in the WSJ and NYT in the last two weeks), it’s far from new. It’s one of the most widely studied ...