EP80 | The Truth About Creatine: Benefits, Myths & Who Should Take It

Creatine is one of the most effective and evidence-backed supplements available, but many people still don’t know what it actually does.In this episode, we unpack the truth about creatine, how it works, who it may help, common myths, and what the latest research says.Chilibeck et al. (2017)Creatine combined with training led to greater muscle and strength gains than training alone.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28615996/Rawson & Venezia (2011)Creatine may support cognitive performance, especially when sleep deprived or mentally fatigued.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21394604/Candow et al. (2019)Older adults saw improvements in muscle mass, strength, and function with creatine plus training.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31115700/Forbes et al. (2021)Research is expanding into brain health, injury recovery, and neurological support.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33527323/We also break down dosage, safety, bloating, loading phases, and whether creatine is worth taking in the real world.If you’ve ever considered using creatine, this episode gives you the practical answers.Studies discussed: