Proof.Fit

Creatine

14 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.

Benefit Evidence

Main Effects
Energy & Fatigue

Strength/fatigue power +

Muscle creatine+PCr boosts

Strong
8,781
Workout performance

Strength/lean mass +10–30%

Sprint power/endurance +8–35%

Strong
2,687
Strength

Strength +1RM

Strength + sprint power

Strong
2,575
Endurance

Strength/power +10-30%

Less fatigue; water +1 kg

Strong
2,347
Muscle growth

Strength + lean mass

~+2–6 kg

Strong
1,324
Healthy aging

Muscle mass +0.5-3.3 kg

Strength/power +5-62%

Bone/functional gains

Strong
1,147
Exercise recovery

Less soreness, faster recovery

CK↓, strength/power↑

Moderate
652
Hydration

TBW/ICW +0.5–2.3L

Lean mass +1–6%

Moderate
493
Focus & concentration

Focus/attention +5-10%

Concentration under stress

Stroop/working memory ↑

Moderate
683
Bone health

Bone loss −3.5→−1.3%

Bone density/geometry +

Moderate
714
Mood balance

Mood boost; +26% remission

Brain energy/connectivity; symptom relief

Moderate
372
Tissue repair

Repair+size; +15% MVC

Damage+inflammation; -40% CK

Moderate
249
Blood sugar

Glucose↓, HOMA↓

HbA1c−1.1%

Moderate
263
Memory

Memory improved

Creatine 20 g/day

Oxidative damage down

Moderate
263