Aliquot #131: The Muscle and Bone Benefits of Creatine

Creatine is one of the most widely studied and commonly used supplements in sports nutrition. As a naturally occurring molecule in the body, it plays a central role in cellular energy metabolism, especially in tissues that demand rapid energy turnover, like skeletal muscle and the brain. Emerging evidence indicates that creatine supplementation might support health and function across the lifespan—not just in athletes, but in older adults, clinical populations, and anyone hoping to maintain health and vitality with age.

In Part I of this three-part Aliquot series, creatine expert Dr. Darren Candow and I examine creatine through the lens of two critical systems—muscle and bone—and unpack how creatine supplementation affects muscle quality, physical function, and even skeletal health, particularly in older adults.