Benefits of Creatine Supplementation Taking creatine supplements can offer a range of exercise performance benefits, including: Increased strength and power : creatine helps improve both strength and power output during bouts of high-intensity training sessions such as weightlifting or powerlifting ( 4 , 5 ) Improved endurance: creatine supplements provide a quick source of energy to the muscles, improving our endurance for short bursts of intense ( anaerobically stimulated ) exercise such as sprinting and interval training ( 6 ) Muscle mass gains: when combined with a resistance training program and adequate protein intake, creatine supplements help users build muscle and prevent atrophy during a cutting phase ( 7 ) Faster muscle recovery: Creatine is a key player in recovery by reducing muscle damage and inflammation following an intense workout ( 8 ) Should I Take Creatine on Rest Days
They are oral, regulated as supplements rather than injectables, and considered low risk
May be worth getting a copy of local area guidelines and comparing them with national guidelines
How do you think we as general public can impact and drive change to incentivize systems to prioritize non-invasive devices than drugs
Lee BJ, Lin JS, Lin YC, Lin PT, BioMed Central Ltd (2016) Effects of L-Carnitine supplementation on lipid profiles in patients with coronary artery disease
