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A National Health Interview survey found that 34% of adolescents and young adults – and 27% of people in the military – claim to have used the strength-building compound creatine. While athletes and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Creatine has a mixed reputation among the muscle-building set. For every gym bro who swears he’s put on ...

Creatine supplementation for athletic performances and muscle strength is widely used and accepted. The use of creatine for chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia is a logical extension of its athletic uses ...

Dear Doctors: I’m a 36-year-old woman, and recently I began lifting weights to get stronger. A trainer at my gym has been saying that taking a creatine supplement could be helpful for that. What is ...

Creatine causes temporary water weight gain but enhances muscle growth. It increases body water while boosting strength and ...

New GNC Pro Performance Creatine + HMB pairs 5g of creatine monohydrate with 3 g of myHMB (R) in an unflavored powder designed to mix easily into shakes or pre-workouts. The combination is crafted for ...

Creatine, the supplement popular with athletes for its ability to help build strength and power, is increasingly being recognized for its broad health benefits. The compound's usefulness extends well ...

In response to my recent column on creatine, a reader inquired about the difference between creatine versus creatinine. Are they related, and if so, how? Good question, and a topic that often surfaces ...

Can I Skip The Creatine Loading Phase? If you’re seriously into fitness, you load your gym bag with protein bars, your barbells with weight plates, and your body with creatine. It’s just what you do.

Q: I hear all kinds of conflicting advice about what supplements to take and whether they are good or bad. Will fish oil increase my LDL? I have heart disease. Can you tell me if it matters if I take ...

A National Health Interview survey found that 34% of adolescents and young adults – and 27% of people in the military – claim to have used the strength-building compound creatine. While athletes and ...