Creatine. The world’s most researched supplement. With thousands of studies spanning multiple decades, there’s barely a thing we don’t know about this stuff. As the studies have backed up, creatine has some incredible benefits, including increased performance in high-intensity exercise. But what about creatine side effects? Surely there must be something these studies have found that removes some of the glimmering shine of creatine’s benefits. Well, let’s take a look. Here we explore the potential side effects of creatine. Short answer: Does creatine have side effects? Not really. Sorry if that’s an anti-climax. Creatine is safe and well-tolerated when used as instructed— 3-5g per day in 12-week cycles. However, everybody is different and may experience some minor side effects such as gastrointestinal discomfort or muscle cramping.  If this is the…

Creatine. The world’s most researched supplement. With thousands of studies spanning multiple decades, there’s barely a thing we don’t know about this stuff. As the studies have backed up, creatine...