Creatine is a safe and effective supplement for healthy adults to support muscle growth, exercise performance, and recovery. No current evidence suggests that it directly causes weight or fat loss.

For years, studies have shown that creatine supplements can help younger athletes build stronger muscles. Now, scientists are asking whether older adults at risk of age-related muscle loss could ...

A short burst of creatine helped women gain lean mass, but when paired with resistance training, the benefits plateaued. Could timing, dose, or hydration hold the key to unlocking creatine's full ...

We looked into what they can — and can’t — do for athletic performance, memory and more. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Creatine has long been a popular supplement among athletes and body builders, who say ...

Maybe during your last workout, you heard from a gym buddy that taking creatine—one of the more studied (and trending!) workout supplements—can contribute to lean muscle growth. However, that same ...

Creatine can boost muscle and strength, but the scale might jump at first. Experts explain what’s real and what’s just water weight. But despite all those proven benefits, the supplement’s reputation ...

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that is mainly stored in muscles, and it's a common sports supplement. It takes weeks for creatine stores in muscles to return to baseline after ...

Some athletes avoid taking creatine because they believe this supplement is a steroid. We asked a doctor if creatine is actually a steroid.