noun
- A compound found naturally in muscle cells that helps produce energy during muscle contractions; widely used as a dietary supplement by athletes.
Usage: biochemistry; sports nutrition
Examples
- Creatine is produced naturally by the body and stored in muscles.
- Many weightlifters take creatine supplements to improve their performance.
- Studies show that creatine supplementation can increase muscle strength in some athletes.
- The body synthesizes creatine from amino acids in the liver and kidneys.
- Creatine monohydrate is the most common and researched form of creatine supplement.