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

Examples of creatine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Research has shown that creatine supplementation can significantly improve strength, power, and exercise performance, especially in activities involving intense muscle contractions. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Oct. 2023 Discover how to buy an effective creatine supplement here. —

David McGlynn, Men's Health, 7 June 2023 If building strong muscles, increasing explosiveness, and recovering better than ever sound appealing, then creatine should be on your radar. —

Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 6 Sep. 2023 Or someone in your life has decided to start taking creatine supplements. —

Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2023 Worth noting, more research is needed on how creatine supplementation particularly affects women, says Michael Hamlin, CSCS, founder of Everflex Fitness. —

Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 6 Sep. 2023 Despite being able to make creatine naturally in your body and obtain it from dietary sources, creatine is widely discussed as a popular supplement. —

Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 28 Aug. 2023 Combining creatine with 50 grams of protein and 50 grams of carbohydrates is more effective than taking creatine solo. —

Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 5 Sep. 2023 Among the most powerful: That creatine causes hair loss. —

David McGlynn, Men's Health, 7 June 2023 See More

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