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Even for the most dedicated health nuts, wellness is cumbersome. There is always new science to learn, pros and cons to balance, and bulky products taking up space on my kitchen counters. It’s easy to feel guilty for breaking new health routines, too, when traveling or caught up with everyday life. 

Plenty of trendy supplements promise a solution to the overwhelm of it all, offering an all-in-one convenience to modern life’s lack of nutrition and time to decipher it all. Creatine is one of these which, despite my addiction to protein bars, pre-workout, and nouveau vitamins, I’ve never been fully sold on: Another jug of loose powder taking up space in my kitchen? 

This supplement is meant to diminish fatigue and mitigate recovery by supporting the body’s replenishment of  adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the molecule muscles use as an energy source. As a runner with a lifter as a domestic partner – both of us with grueling careers – I started to get curious about how it might boost the frequency and efficiency of our workouts as I heard more buzz around creatine. We are also both pescatarian and veggie-forward, which supposedly makes it difficult to dietarily consume creatine – maybe that’s why we’re both so tired!

Let’s Take a Step Back: What Is Creatine – And Who Should Take It?

Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in sports health, and while it’s mostly been known for its athletic benefits, it’s particularly trendy right now because of its benefits beyond a performance boost. Increasing ATP production not only enhances muscle power and energy; creatine can aid healing by stimulating protein synthesis in the muscles and reducing inflammation. But research also shows that it can support brain function, improving memory, mental clarity, and even protecting against future neurological problems. And if that wasn’t enough, creatine also might aid in healthy aging and boosting your metabolism, which helps mitigate muscle loss.

So, who should take it? Everyone. You might only associate it with body builders, but these benefits also stand to serve high intensity cardio trainers as much as those concerned with cognitive health and aging. Because creatine is found naturally in meat and fish, it also seems a logical staple for vegan and vegetarian diets.