Taking creatine supplements leads to better bone health in humans.

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Creatine supplementation improves bone health in humans.

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A 2-yr Randomized Controlled Trial on Creatine Supplementation during Exercise for Postmenopausal Bone Health
Randomized Controlled TrialHuman2023
Taking creatine didn't make bones denser, but it did make them stronger in shape, like reinforcing a bridge’s structure instead of just adding more material. This means bones may be less likely to break.

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Creatine gives bone cells more energy, which makes them build bone in stronger shapes, especially around the hip, so the bone doesn't break as easily under stress.

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