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Anyone who’s been on the supplement side of TikTok has probably already heard of creatine.

Fitness enthusiasts swear by it for impressive “gym gains”, while scientists have begun studying its potential cognitive benefits . The amino acid compound is found in both human and animal proteins, serving as a natural fuel to help the skeletal muscles flex, or contract. But, in recent years, creatine has been synthetically produced to create more potent creatine monohydrate supplements.

Creatine’s positive effects on the body are not just anecdotal. A cluster of studies conducted between 2012 and 2021 demonstrated that creatine supplementation boosts muscle

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