My interest in creatine had started during my studies in cognitive science in the early 1990s. The cognitive effects of creatine on the brain were promising. My particular interest was in studies highlighting the benefits of creatine on neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions such as epilepsy, ischemic stroke, and spinal cord injuries.

In the early 2000s, my fitness coach started me with three grams of creatine monohydrate daily. Within a month, my workout performance significantly increased. In addition, I gained more lean muscles around 2010, as confirmed by DEXA scans. Then, I gave a break for a few months and continued using it for several years. In addition to fitness, it improved my mental clarity. However, since my current diet is abundant in creatine, I don’t supplement it anymore.

Interestingly, creatine has become popular quickly and turned to be a prominent fitness supplement as the research into its effects on muscles has been found remarkable by researchers. So, fitness communities started discussing and experimenting with creatine. More and more theoretical and experimental studies were conducted. Its essential role in exercise metabolism is well documented. Creatine contributes to muscle health, especially for creating adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a source of energy at the cellular level.