creatine
noun
cre·a·tine
ˈkrē-ə-ˌtēn 
-tᵊn
: a white crystalline nitrogenous substance C4H9N3O2 found especially in the muscles of vertebrates either free or as phosphocreatine
also
: a synthetic usually hydrated form of creatine taken especially as a dietary supplement
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That is one reason the scale can jump quickly after starting creatine.
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Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
29 June 2026
However, results are mixed, and creatine isn’t a replacement for mental health treatment.
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Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2026
Peterson has since said an increase in his creatine intake was to blame for his cramping problems.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The general recommendation is 3 to 5 grams of creatine per day, according to Harvard Health.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
29 June 2026
However, results are mixed, and creatine isn’t a replacement for mental health treatment.
—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2026
Peterson has since said an increase in his creatine intake was to blame for his cramping problems.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The general recommendation is 3 to 5 grams of creatine per day, according to Harvard Health.
—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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creatine
noun
cre·atine
ˈkrē-ə-ˌtēn, -ət-ᵊn
: a white crystalline nitrogenous substance C4H9N3O2 found especially in vertebrate muscle either free or as phosphocreatine
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