An Australian evidence guide
You have questions.
Start with the short answer.
Then see what sits behind it.
Good questions. Clear answers.
01—08Short answers need context. Open any question to read the findings, sources and limitations.
The things you’ve heard
“It makes you bulky.” “It’s only for men.” Creatine comes with a lot of baggage. We look at six common claims and show you where the evidence stands.
Take a closer look at the mythsHow to use this guide
Every answer comes with a route back to the research. We show who took part, what was measured and what a study cannot tell us. Checking a source is one step in our process. It does not replace review by a qualified health professional.
A starting point in plain English.
Who was studied, and for how long?
Open the paper. Read its limits.
Open the research
These cards introduce four sources from the full evidence library. Each separates the finding from the limits, and links to the published paper. A study involving men is labelled as such. Clinical review is still pending, so these pages remain a working draft for review.
No added bone-density or measured strength benefit; selected bone-geometry measures and walking time favoured creatine.
The review found no serious adverse events attributed to creatine in the included female studies.
No significant difference in hair outcomes or DHT between creatine and placebo.
Small lean-mass and leg-press strength benefits were found overall; bone density was unchanged.
This guide is about understanding the evidence.
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