Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Creatine monohydrate is the most studied and effective form of creatine. Other types have less research supporting their use.Research shows ...

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Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with ...

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Creatine is often associated with hitting the gym and building muscle, but the supplement, typically taken in powder or capsule form, has recently been linked to a variety of other uses and benefits.

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