The Creatine Comeback

Creatine is trending again, and this time not for athletes only

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We’re hearing a lot about creatine—again. This compound (methylguanidine-acetic acid) is naturally produced in the body and found in foods such as red meat and fish. It first gained popularity in the 1990s among athletes seeking to improve strength and high-intensity exercise performance,

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