creatine
noun
cre·a·tine
ˈkrē-ə-ˌtēn 
-tᵊn
: a white crystalline nitrogenous substance C4H9N3O2 found especially in the muscles of vertebrates either free or as phosphocreatine
also
: a synthetic usually hydrated form of creatine taken especially as a dietary supplement
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At these doses, creatine seems to be safe, but watch for side effects like water retention, weight gain, and bloating.11
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Some, but not all, research suggests creatine may have a beneficial effect on brain function.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
Most of the body’s creatine stores are in muscle, the brain also uses creatine.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
Your muscles already have a certain amount of creatine.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Sep. 2024
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Some, but not all, research suggests creatine may have a beneficial effect on brain function.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
Most of the body’s creatine stores are in muscle, the brain also uses creatine.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
Your muscles already have a certain amount of creatine.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Sep. 2024
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creatine
noun
cre·atine
ˈkrē-ə-ˌtēn, -ət-ᵊn
: a white crystalline nitrogenous substance C4H9N3O2 found especially in vertebrate muscle either free or as phosphocreatine
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