But he did admit to using a dietary supplement of creatine, which was then, and is now, allowed in athletic competitions.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Creatine is best known ...

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A new study has found that creatine can provide a crucial energy boost to key immune cells, allowing them to effectively ...

A new scientific review explores whether creatine can improve depression outcomes. The results are mixed—but intriguing.

Creatine is the most commonly used supplement for increasing strength and power in high-intensity sports. Limited research ...

For years, creatine has been associated with bodybuilders looking to bulk up. But emerging research is changing that perception.

Female hormone levels change enormously during the monthly cycle. But those changes have almost no effect on how well women’s muscles respond to weight training, a new study finds. Scientists used ...

Scientists are taking a closer look at whether creatine could help treat depression, but the current evidence is promising rather than conclusive. Credit: Stock A supplement best known for boosting ...

Creatine may be beneficial as more than just a muscle-building supplement, as new research is investigating whether the popular compound could hold promise as a treatment for depression. For their ...

While protein plus resistance training (weight-lifting or bodyweight exercises) is the most studied way to build muscle, research shows that the following nutrients may also boost your muscle gains. 1 ...

If you want to build muscle and get stronger, or simply maintain strength throughout life, protein is an especially important part of your plate. And, yes, it is entirely possible to get all the ...