A new study found that supplementing with creatine while resistance training may not have much of an effect on muscle gains. Study participants either took no creatine at all or took 5 grams of ...

Creatine sometimes gets mistaken as a steroid, or a “gym bro” supplement, according to dietitian Avery Zenker. But recently, thanks to increased awareness from podcaster and Stanford University ...

Creatine may cause weight gain through temporary water retention or long-term muscle growth, but it doesn’t directly increase fat mass. Creatine is an amino acid naturally found in skeletal muscle and ...

Creatine is a compound you naturally have in your body. It is an amino acid that comes from other amino acids your body uses to build proteins. You'll find it in your muscles. But it's mostly there in ...

It may be best to take creatine supplements just before or after a workout to maximize muscle-building benefits. However, taking creatine consistently keeps muscle creatine stores saturated and may be ...

This study suggests that the recommended 5 grams a day might not help you get the results you want. Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RD A new study found that supplementing with creatine ...