Creatine is a substance that occurs naturally in the body, primarily in skeletal muscle, and is also found in various foods such as red meat and seafood¹². It plays a vital role in energy production, particularly during short bursts of high-intensity activities. This is achieved through the phosphocreatine system, which helps regenerate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy carrier in cells³.

Supplementation with creatine, typically in the form of creatine monohydrate, is very common among athletes and those engaged in resistance training to improve exercise performance and increase muscle mass⁴. Studies have consistently shown that creatine supplementation can enhance lean muscle mass and improve exercise capacity during short-duration, high-intensity workouts⁵.

Aside from its benefits in physical performance, emerging research suggests that creatine may also support cognitive function and potentially offer neuroprotective effects⁶. It is considered safe for both short-term and long-term use in healthy individuals, although it may cause transient water retention in the early stages of supplementation⁷.

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Footnotes

1. MedlinePlus ↩

2. Mayo Clinic ↩

3. PubMed ↩

4. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition ↩

5. PubMed Central ↩

6. European Journal of Sport Science ↩

7. PubMed Central ↩