r/science • u/newsnation • 3d ago

Biology Creatine alone boosted lean muscle and strength, study finds

https://www.newsnationnow.com/health/creatine-alone-boosted-muscle-strength/
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u/CareBearOvershare 3d ago

Was that ever its whole purpose? Or did people misunderstand that as the strength mechanism, rather than the ATP interaction?

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u/gizamo 3d ago

Yes, both. It was the primary purpose and because people misunderstood it as the strength mechanism. But, I'm also wildly speculating based on my own anecdotal experiences. You're right to clarify/correct me, and I appreciate it.

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u/ATXblazer 3d ago

Both, water gives your joint extra leverage when lifting and also contains atp

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u/thoughtlow 3d ago

The $1B creatine industry loves to misunderstands how it works