Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Creatine may cause weight gain from water retention and muscle growth.Skipping a loading dose of creatine can slow down the muscle-building ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Creatine can cause temporary bloating because it makes your muscles hold more water. Creatine bloating usually goes away after a few weeks or if you ...

IF YOU RECENTLY started taking creatine, you may have noticed instructions to take three to 4 times the serving size amount during the first week of supplementation listed on the bottle. This strange ...

Creatine is a well-researched, safe and effective supplement that may help athletic performance and your brain. Higher doses aren’t necessarily better, and most experts recommend 3 to 5 grams per day, ...

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 ...

If you have recently started taking creatine, you may have noticed instructions to take three to four times the serving size amount during the first week of supplementation listed on the bottle. This ...

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Athletes use creatine to boost muscle strength and performance. It’s safe in moderate dosages, and studies indicate it may help effectively combat age-related muscle loss in older adults, among other ...