Should we all be taking creatine? The bodybuilders’ favourite could boost brain health
For as long as we can remember, knocking back creatine has been synonymous with muscle-bound bodybuilders, but the naturally occurring amino acid has had undergone a health makeover largely thanks to social media wellbeing influencers waxing lyrical about the so-called endless benefits. You might not be aware, but creatine is actually naturally synthesised by the body - it’s manufactured in the liver, kidneys and pancreas and largely stored in skeletal muscle. You can also acquire creatine though your diet, and animal products such as red meat, fish and dairy are the best sources - so as long as you’re eating a balanced diet, you are probably already obtaining enough. On the flip side, creatine stores are naturally lower for people on vegetarian and vegan diets as the amino acid isn’t natu...
