By AMIRA BROWN
Many athletes swear by it. Scientists have studied it. Health organizations have published its beneficial traits. Creatine has become the latest fad in supplements. Healthy lifestyles are the new craze throughout the media, initiating an increase in gym memberships, dietary plans, and supplements. Supplements have developed a persona of intimidation as many delve into this way of living coming across its benefits as well as its side effects.
Contrary to popular belief, creatine can be lucrative for people who are not athletes, but still looking to maintain their health. The predominant use of the supplement is muscle mass and exercise performance, however, the utility of the supplement is expansive. As with any supplement, it's crucial to understand how it works and use it as part of a balanced approach to training and nutrition. So if a person wants to improve their health supplementally, creatine might just be the boost you’ve been looking for.
Research done by numerous scientists in partnership with the Cleveland Clinic has proven creatine to play a role in neurological improvement. Studies also show that the increase in muscle mass while taking the supplement can be linked to the prevention of neurological diseases such as Parkinson's.
Christina Chan is an avid gym-goer who started taking creatine six months ago. “I can say now how amazing it feels to have a speedy recovery after the gym, being able to go more often, seeing gains faster, and reaching my own goals, but it did not start that way. Starting creatine without any guidance or doing any prior research had a negative toll on my body.”
Similarly, Tyler Matuzewski, a Washingtonville senior, expressed feeling nauseous, lightheaded, and becoming more bloated when beginning his creatine journey. However, when Matuzeweski increased his water intake, stretched, and limited overexertion, he discovered his way of eliminating the side effects after researching, and soon creatine became the perfect supplement for both Chan and Matuzewski’s lifestyles.
The amount of creatine each person should take varies. Users have been recommended to intake 14 mg of creatine per pound of body weight according to Gainful, a popular health blog.
Whether someone is an athlete, just starting their fitness journey, or simply regulating their health, creatine offers a plethora of health performance enhancements all backed by science that can benefit many individual’s lives.
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