DEBUNKING CREATINE MYTHS

I took creatine for about a year and I think it did help me train harder and grow more. Of course that growth also came along with the proper nutrition and training! Like any supplement..you don’t NEED to take it. But it can help.

I’ve done a lot of research on creatine..between my own personal questions and my clients questions.. I’ve learned A LOT. With that..I came across a ton of misinformation too.

So I wanted to share a few “facts” I saw that are just not true at all.

❌CREATINE MAKES YOU BLOATED. This is not true. ✅Creatine has been correlated to temporary water retention, (the reason why it’s important to stay hydrated on creatine) but the temporary increase in water that some people notice is inside your muscle tissue, making them appear bigger. NOT your fat tissue. Some weight gain might occur but creatine will not make you fat.

❌CREATINE LOADING PHASE. This is where a high dose of creatine is taken (20g) for the first 5-7 days and then after the 7th day, you just start taking 3-5g per day going forward. You do NOT need to do this.

✅Creatine has to reach “saturation level” in your body in order to receive the maximum benefits. Doing a loading phase can help you reach this saturation phase quicker but it’s not needed. You’re going to reach saturation level regardless. I say skip it..because that insane amount of creatine can actually cause digestive issues for most people.

❌CREATINE IS ONLY FOR MEN. I don’t know where this came from but it’s absolutely not true.

✅Creatine is just as effective for women as well. It has been researched in women through all stages of life, showing it’s ability to increase muscle mass and physical strength. Take it from me and my personal experience with creatine..it works for women, I promise you.

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