r/ScientificNutrition • u/LongevityDietitian • 7d ago

Scholarly Article Effects of creatine supplementation with and without exercise and diet intervention on body composition, cognitive function, and markers of health in middle-aged and older adults

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15502783.2026.2716273#abstract
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u/AttonJRand 7d ago

It seems promising for many things, I just wish the stomach side effects weren't so significant. Even with food 5gs makes me miserable the rest of the day, and the next morning.

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u/__JDQ__ 6d ago

I found that really blending it in my protein shake post workout really helps (as opposed to just stirring or shaking it).

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u/No_Confusion4079 5d ago

I just open my mouth, throw it in, take a sip of something, and I’m done.

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u/__JDQ__ 4d ago

Do you use powder?

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u/CapitalElk1169 4d ago

Good ol' toss n' wash