Physiologically Speaking

Physiologically Speaking

Creatine is Overrated

But that's okay. The supplement’s modest benefits are exactly what makes it so great.

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Brady Holmer
May 10, 2025
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Full disclosure: I take creatine. 5 grams. Every day. And I think you should too.

That said, the health and fitness space is massively overselling its benefits. Creatine isn’t as miraculous as it's purported to be—but that’s ok. Why?

Unlike most supplements, creatine seems to be a “free lunch.” What I mean by that is we get some benefits (which I’ll discu…

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