What is Creatine?
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound in the body, also sold as a supplement, that helps muscles produce quick energy for short, hard efforts.
Also called: creatine monohydrate, creatine supplement.
Creatine is a compound your body makes and also gets from foods like meat and fish. As a supplement, creatine monohydrate is one of the most studied sports supplements, and it is commonly taken to support strength and short bursts of effort during training.
A usual dose in studies is about 3 to 5 grams a day of creatine monohydrate, mixed in water, taken consistently. It is not a magic product and results vary. People with health conditions, especially kidney issues, pregnant women and under-18s should talk to a doctor before using creatine. Choose products from trusted brands.
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