Anyone taking Creatine as a health supplement for muscle gain?

[advancebooking]

I started taking Creatine a few months ago. For years now I walk fast once or twice a day and do some resistance exercises including push ups, sit ups, bench press and arm curls. No time to do a lot of this but try to fit in 30min a day at least. Sometimes up to 45min/ 1 hour. 

 

Since taking Creatine Ive noticed higher energy levels and my upper body looks more firm/ bigger. Im impressed with this supplement and after hearing a neurologist on the Diary of a CEO talk about it, I thought I would try it. She suggested it could be helpful for brain health also but the data is limited. 

 

If you have been taking it for a while could you let us know what your thoughts are? Any side effects ie hair loss or anything else. I know guys who take Testosterone juice and their balls are shrinking.... 

 

Interested to hear any opinions from people actually taking this supplement. 

thanks

[CharlieH]

Probabluy one of the MOST tested and talked about supplements out there.

 

Lots of myths too.

 

Personally, I think it works well, I take it after resistance training and have done so for a long time. It draws water into the muscles, hence the more definition. This in turn helps with muscle recovery, etc.

 

The more recent claims on brain health, especially as you age 

"Some studies suggest that creatine may have neuroprotective effects, potentially reducing oxidative stress and supporting cellular repair mechanisms, which can be beneficial in conditions like neurodegenerative diseases." (chatgpt)