creatine
noun
cre·a·tine
ˈkrē-ə-ˌtēn 
-tᵊn
: a white crystalline nitrogenous substance C4H9N3O2 found especially in the muscles of vertebrates either free or as phosphocreatine
also
: a synthetic usually hydrated form of creatine taken especially as a dietary supplement
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Currently, the exact timing of creatine use that is better for people looking to maximize creatine benefits is unclear.
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Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
While that is not a high amount of creatine, eating shrimp can contribute to your daily creatine intake.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
The studies have also not factored in creatine’s propensity to cause water retention.
—New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
People who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take creatine.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
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Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
While that is not a high amount of creatine, eating shrimp can contribute to your daily creatine intake.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
The studies have also not factored in creatine’s propensity to cause water retention.
—New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
People who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take creatine.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Creatine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creatine. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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creatine
noun
cre·atine
ˈkrē-ə-ˌtēn, -ət-ᵊn
: a white crystalline nitrogenous substance C4H9N3O2 found especially in vertebrate muscle either free or as phosphocreatine
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