The Claim

Creatine supplementation, when used at recommended doses, is safe and potentially beneficial for older adults and children/adolescents, with no adverse effects on liver, kidney, or metabolic health as observed in clinical trials.

Source: Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?

What the research says

Supports is higher

Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
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Challenges
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Description
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In plain English

Taking creatine supplements the right way is probably safe and might help older people and kids stay healthy, without hurting their liver, kidneys, or metabolism, based on studies done so far.

See the scientific wording

Creatine supplementation is safe and potentially beneficial for older adults and children/adolescents when used at recommended doses, with no adverse effects on liver, kidney, or metabolic health in clinical trials.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?

    This study looked at lots of scientific research and found that taking creatine the right way is safe for older people and kids, and doesn’t hurt their kidneys, liver, or metabolism.

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