Why Creatine Is Causing Such a Stir
Chatelaine (English)|Fall 2024
Like protein powder before it, creatineoften used by bodybuilders-is going mainstream. As it turns out, it has lots of potential benefits, even if you don't use "bench" as a verb.
Gillian Grace
Why Creatine Is Causing Such a Stir

WHAT IS CREATINE AND WHAT CAN IT DO?

Creatine is an organic acid-similar to an amino acid, which makes up protein. Our bodies produce creatine; it's also found in animal-based foods, like red meat and seafood, as well as in supplements. Creatine is most commonly sold as a powder (which you can mix into water or sprinkle over food), but it can also be taken as a pill.

In combination with weight training, adding creatine to your diet or taking it as a supplement has been shown in study after study to improve muscle mass and strength.

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