The popular supplement creatine has been used by athletes for years to safely and effectively improve muscle strength. Now many medical professionals are also viewing creatine as a supplement that can benefit older athletes and the larger public as well, helping people keep muscles stronger with age to provide a range of health benefits. Naomi Albertson M.D. explains how creatine works, some of the myths and facts about creatine, and provides tips of things to think about if you are considering supplementing with creatine.
Highlights:
1:49 What exactly is creatine?
3:48 How do we naturally get creatine to our muscles?
4:59 Why supplement with creatine?
7:00 Research shows creatine and exercise can help slow muscle loss, even well into our senior years.
7:47 How much creatine is recommended?
11:55 Effectiveness and Safety.
15:59 Creatine is not a steroid.
17:39 Creatine doesn't cause muscle bulking.
19:12 When and how to take creatine: Pre-workout or post-workout? With or without food?
21:59 Tips when taking creatine.
24:27 How long to see results?
26:40 Most people (but not everyone) responds to creatine.
