IF YOU RECENTLY started taking creatine, you may have noticed instructions to take three to 4 times the serving size amount during the first week of supplementation listed on the bottle. This strange ...

This article was reviewed by Brian Tanzer, nutritionist and Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at The Vitamin Shoppe. Creatine is one of the most popular supplements in sports nutrition. A ...

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The first time I took creatine, I gained 10 pounds in two weeks. At the time, I was ecstatic. I was in high school, and my goal, like many boys my age, was to put on as much weight—ideally muscle—as ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Creatine is trending. It’s in the news, all over social media and on the minds of many of my female patients who ask me frequently whether creatine makes sense for them for a variety of health goals.

Creatine is one of the most researched and effective supplements for improving strength, muscle growth, and exercise performance. However, there’s ongoing debate about whether it’s best to take ...