I received an interesting note about the supplement creatine, a compound from three amino acids that is mostly found in the body's muscles and brain. It was from an older reader who takes creatine and ...

Creatine causes temporary water weight gain but enhances muscle growth. It increases body water while boosting strength and ...

Learn how combining creatine and BCAAs can boost your workout energy, speed up muscle repair, and help you reach your fitness ...

Creatine helps increase power and muscle growth, while pre-workout offers quick energy and focus. Learn how they differ and when each supplement makes sense for you.

In response to my recent column on creatine, a reader inquired about the difference between creatine versus creatinine. Are they related, and if so, how? Good question, and a topic that often surfaces ...

More people are turning to creatine as part of their fitness goals. Medical experts explain the benefits, risks and who should not use it. As more people set fitness goals for 2026, interest in ...

This article was reviewed by Brian Tanzer, nutritionist and Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at The Vitamin Shoppe. Creatine is one of the most popular supplements in sports nutrition. A ...

What the medical literature suggests on who and what might benefit from creatine supplementation and what's less clear.

Creatine is one of the most popular and well-researched supplements in the sports and fitness world. It’s commonly used to support muscle growth, strength, and athletic performance in athletes and gym ...

Here’s the simple version of how creatine works: Your muscles use adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for quick bursts of energy, but ATP runs out fast during intense exercise. Creatine helps regenerate ATP, ...

Creatine is one of most popular fitness supplements, but most research on the substance focuses on men. What about women?