TopicsSupplements and minerals
Creatine supplements
For supplementation for muscle health
The experts we follow agree on this.
Creatine is safe and effective for muscle health, brain support, and healthy ageing, especially for women over 30.
Who is behind it
Voices including an Oxford metabolism PhD and a registered nutritional therapist.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“The general answer is yes. Creatine is in red meat, so if you can eat red meat, no concerns for that. The only downside for some people on creatine is it can cause some GI upset if you're going over five grams a day.”
a board-certified cardiologist
Higher doses are generally required for brain benefits, typically 10 to 20 g per day, divided into smaller servings with food for tolerance.
an Oxford metabolism PhDsponsored
With care
Some of the minds attach conditions. These are worth reading before you begin.
Creatine is naturally consumed in protein-rich foods and endogenously produced, so supplementation may be unnecessary with adequate protein intake.
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