Taking creatine supplements might help athletes lift heavier, sprint faster, build more muscle, and feel less tired when doing short bursts of intense exercise.

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Clinical pharmacology of the dietary supplement creatine monohydrate.

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This study says taking creatine supplements helps athletes lift heavier, sprint faster, get stronger muscles, and feel less tired during intense workouts — which is exactly what the claim says.

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Clinical pharmacology of the dietary supplement creatine monohydrate.

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DOI: 10.1016/s0031-6997(24)01490-x

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