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Your Creatine Questions, Answered 

It’s fair to say Creatine may be the most talked about supplement — and the most mysterious to some.  

Don’t worry, we’ve nutritionists on hand to answer all your burning questions. You’ll be a creatine pro in no time.  

 

1. What Is Creatine? 

Let’s start with the basics — what is creatine?  

Watch below. Our nutritionist explains the ins and outs of this popular supplement, giving you info on benefits, dosage and the possible side effects.  

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 2. How do you take creatine? 

Now you know what creatine is and all the benefits, you’ll have a rough idea if this supplement is for you. And if it is, you’ll need to know how to take it.  

Liam, another of our qualified nutritionists, has this covered — plus a detailed creatine intake table to help you figure out your supplement routine.  

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 3. When should you take creatine?

There are loads of ways to answer this question — and Claire, a registered dietitian, tells them all – so you can decide what’s best for you.  

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 4. The loading phase, explained

It can be hard to decide when to implement creatine into your routine — but no need to panic, we’ve done the hard work for you.  

Liam explains the loading phase of taking creatine, and what exactly the benefits are.

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 5. Loading or cycling? 

Loading and cycling are the kind of terms casually thrown around in the gym — but what do they mean, and should you be doing it?  

There’re a few different ways to take creatine to get the most out of it, by finding a routine that works for you.  

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 6. Not just for bulking

Myprotein senior developer, Katie Brown, breaks down the common myths around creatine – and what exactly it can be used for.

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 7. How creatine is made 

Learn the set up behind one of the most popular supplements, as we dive into our factory to see the behind the scenes process.

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 8. Creatine & fat loss 

Richie is our no BS nutritionist — and he’s here to tell you the truth about using creatine to aid fat loss.  

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 9. And finally, a little bit of myth busting …

There are lots of myths out there about creatine — and it can be easy to get caught up in the false information.  

Richie sets the record straight on the most talked about supplement on the market.  

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Take Home Message  

You now have all the knowledge you need to decide if creatine is right for you. If you’re still unsure, speak to a nutritionist to figure out if this supplement is right for you and your goals.

Bookmark this page and keep your creatine knowledge on point. 

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Our articles should be used for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended to be taken as medical advice. If you’re concerned, consult a health professional before taking dietary supplements or introducing any major changes to your diet.



Joni McMullen

Joni McMullen

Writer and expert


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