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Does Creatine help with performance?

Yes, for most people. 98% of 542 people who reported on Creatine for performance say it improved. 2% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse. That is above the typical result for performance (93% across 41 options).

Performance: what users report
98%better542 reports · high confidence
530 better10 no change2 worse

Ranked #1 of 41 for performance.

What people say about Creatine and performance

“5-10 grams a day made my muscles fuller, I have less brain fog now, and im a better mood usually.”
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“I started taking creatine, and this thing completely transformed me. I was able to lift 2 to 3x more weight in the gym with more stamina within 3 weeks, my muscles looks fuller, I gained weight.”
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“It's a huge difference! I simply have more energy and less feeling run down. It's also helping me recover from my workouts, cardio, hikes, and work days.”
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“supplementing ZMA, D3, creatine, sardines/DHA&EPA/other fatty fish works well for my health, sleep, and muscle gain.”
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What the research says

AResearch: Strong763 meta-analyses · 2,794 trials on PubMed
Nutrients · 2023
The Effects of Creatine Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training on Regional Measures of Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Conclusion: Analyses of the moderating effects indicated a small superior benefit for creatine supplementation in younger compared to older adults (0.17 (95%CrI: -0.09 to 0.45)). In conclusion, the results suggest that creatine supplementation combined with RT promotes a small increase in the direct measures of skeletal muscle hypertrophy in both the upper and lower body.

Side effects people mention

stomach issues 76hair loss 74insomnia 64water retention 41diarrhea 18

What else is Creatine used for?

Information only — not medical advice. How we count

Does Creatine help with performance? 98% of 542 users say yes — PlainPill