Taking creatine supplements might help your muscles and brain store more energy, which could keep your cells from running out of power, help build muscle, stop muscle from breaking down, and keep your cell walls stable.

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Clinical pharmacology of the dietary supplement creatine monohydrate.

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This study says taking creatine supplements boosts creatine levels in muscles and the brain, which helps keep energy levels up, builds muscle, and protects cells — just like 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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