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

J Antonio, D Candow, S Forbes, B Gualano, A Jagim, R Kreider et al.. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2021.

Published 2026-10-15Sources checked 2026-10-151 sourceEverstack research teamHow we work

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Experts address common myths: no kidney harm in healthy people, weak evidence on hair loss, and monohydrate remains the best-studied form.

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Narrative review by researchers active in the field.

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doi.org/10.1186/s12970-021-00412-w · PubMed 33557850 · Free full text

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