Creatine has long been thought of as a weight gain supplement for body builders and football players. But a plethora of research shows that it can also reduce muscle loss as we age, boost brain health and promote muscle recovery, among other benefits. It can be a fit for older people, women and even endurance sports athletes. Its side effects are minimal; what we used to think was cautionary (cramping, kidney effects) has since been shown to be less of an issue, or in many cases, a non-issue. Sports dietitian and nutrition consultant Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN, joins us to explain more.LINKSCommon questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-021-00412-wInternational Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport and medicine | https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-017-0173-zSee more from Tavis: www.mysportsd.com and www.drinkliquidfuel.com