Why I joined the cult of creatine

Why I joined the cult of creatine

Suddenly, one day, creatine was everywhere, being talked up by every fitness influencer, mental health guru and powder peddler on the internet. It’s hard not to join in.

We Asked a Doctor If Creatine Is Safe to Take Long-Term

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmDGingagi / Getty Images The FDA does not review supplements for safety before they hit the market.Creatine supplements, when combined with an appropriate workout routine, can help enhance high-intensity exercise performance and build lean body mass. Their popularity has grown on social media, where fitness creators often promote the supplement for daily use.We asked Pieter Cohen, MD, an associate professo…

Creatine is even giving top athletes the runs from new recommended doses PED expert cautions

During an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience with Derek from More Plates More Dates, the conversation turned to creatine supplementation and the emerging trend of athletes and fitness enthusiasts taking significantly higher doses than traditionally recommended. The discussion began when Rogan mentioned a recent podcast with Chris Masterjohn about creatine’s impact on performance. “They’re trying to figure out what is the correct dose and a lot …