Creatine Decoded: What Sports Scientists Know That Recreational Athletes Don't
Creatine monohydrate remains one of the most rigorously studied ergogenic aids in sports science, yet widespread misconceptions continue to prevent recreational athletes from leveraging its full potential. From unfounded fears about kidney damage to persistent myths surrounding hair loss, the gap between elite-level supplementation knowledge and everyday gym-goer practice is striking. This investigation examines what the research actually says—and how to apply it correctly.