The Case Against Overreliance on Creatine Supplements Creatine supplementation has become a ubiquitous part of many athletes' and fitness enthusiasts' routines.
Proponents tout it as the holy grail of performance enhancement, but its benefits come with unintended consequences that may outweigh its advantages.
Understanding Creatine's Mechanism of Action Creatine increases muscle creatine levels, allowing for more rapid production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of muscles.