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Creatine and Water Retention: What Does the Evidence Say?
Written by: Diego A. Bonilla and Richard B. Kreider IN THIS ARTICLE1. Introduction2. The Basic Mechanism: How Creatine Drives Hydration3. A Tale of Two Sexes: Creatine Uptake and Water Storage4. The Menstrual Cycle: A New Frontier in Hydration5. Tolerance...
Fueling the Fight Against Cancer
Written by: Diego A. Bonilla, Richard B. Kreider, Kristen Drescher and Lili Yang IN THIS ARTICLE1. Introduction2. Preclinical Research3. Novel Findings4. Where the Evidence Stands5. The Take-Home Message Introduction One of the most interesting presentations at...
Creatine and the Immune System: A New Frontier
Written by: Diego A. Bonilla, Richard B. Kreider, Kristen Drescher and Lili Yang IN THIS ARTICLE1. Why the conversation now goes beyond muscle2. Fueling the Fight Against Cancer3. A Different Angle: The Gut–Brain Axis4. Where the Evidence Stands5. Safety, Dosage, and...
Is creatine really ineffective for endurance runners, or are we overlooking its full benefits?
Written by: Diego Campos, NSCA-CPT, Jorge L. Petro, PhD, CSCS & Scott Forbes, PhD, FISSN Creatine (Cr) is a non-protein amino acid synthesized primarily in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas (1–3). Approximately 95% of the body’s creatine pool is stored in skeletal...
Creatine for Healthy Aging: More Than Muscle
Written by: Diego A. Bonilla and Jeffrey R. Stout IN THIS ARTICLE1. Why the conversation now goes beyond muscle2. Where the evidence is strongest3. Brain health and fatigue resistance4. Female health, male fertility, and cardiovascular health5. Safety, dosage, and...
How to Spot Bad Science and Bad Medicine: A Critical Look at a Recent “Case Report” on Creatine
Scientific Advisory Board – Creatine for Health IN THIS ARTICLE1. Introduction2. The case and its fatal flaws3. Why do papers like this get published?4. What does the actual evidence say about creatine and safety?5. Our conclusion and your takeaway At Creatine for...
Creatine: the brain fuel you need when sleep deprived
Written by: Diego A. Bonilla, Diego Morales & Jeffrey Stout IN THIS ARTICLE1. Creatine and Cognitive Function2. Why Sleep Deprivation Hurts the Brain3. Study Design and Findings4. Comparing Doses5. Immediate vs. Long-Term Benefits6. Implications and Future...
Creatine Supplementation is Not Associated with Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Evidence and Safety
Written by: ND. Juan Diego Quintero & Prof. Diego A. Bonilla, ISAK 3 Creatine is a nutrient widely recognized for its positive effects on physical performance and body composition. In addition, it is supported by evidence regarding its safety and potential...
Planning a Pregnancy? Creatine Considerations
IN THIS ARTICLE1. The Potential of Creatine2. Recommendations Before and During Pregnancy3. Focus on a Healthy Pregnancy4. The Takeaway Congratulations on planning for parenthood! This exciting time comes with many questions, and creatine might be one of them. Let's...
Creatine and Pregnancy: Understanding the Basics
IN THIS ARTICLE1. What is Creatine?2. Why the Interest in Creatine and Pregnancy?3. Creatine's Potential Benefits for Pregnancy4. Is Creatine Safe During Pregnancy? Creatine. You might recognize it from the gym scene, linked to muscle building and athletic...