Creatine may cause weight gain from water retention and muscle growth. Skipping a loading dose of creatine can slow down the ...

The first time I took creatine, I gained 10 pounds in two weeks. At the time, I was ecstatic. I was in high school, and my goal, like many boys my age, was to put on as much weight—ideally muscle—as ...

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 substance naturally produced in the human body. Most creatine goes to your skeletal muscles, where it is then blended with phosphoric acid to produce phosphocreatine. Phosphocreatine ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Creatine powder is more effective than gummies because it’s easier to absorb and provides the ...

This article was reviewed by Brian Tanzer, nutritionist and Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at The Vitamin Shoppe. Biohackers and bodybuilders routinely reap the health and fitness ...

In the world of fitness and nutrition, the plethora of supplements available can often leave consumers confused about what truly works and what is safe. Among the most researched and effective ...

If you are interested in muscle building and gaining weight for strength, creatine is an amino acid that can help you meet your goals and provide endurance as well. It has a large following among ...

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 ...