Creatine users gain roughly twice the muscle mass of non-users, adding 2-4 lb over 4-12 weeks. It works by boosting cellular energy for harder workouts. Start only after puberty, eat well, follow dosages, and get parental consent if underage.
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Athletes, do this one thing to double the amount of muscle mass that you can gain in the gym. Take creatine. In long-term studies, people who take creatine usually gain twice as much muscle compared to those who don't. What this means is that you can gain an extra 2 to 4 extra pounds of muscle during a 4 to 12 week training period by just taking creatine. The muscle gain happens because creatine helps the body have more energy and high-quality reps during tough exercise, so people can work out harder. This all leads to having bigger muscles. However, before you take it, you've got to make sure that you've hit puberty, that you're eating a balanced diet already, if you're a minor that your parents are on board, that you're taking the recommended dosages, and that you're being supervised while taking the supplement.