Is creatine a “scam,” or just misunderstood?

Let’s separate hype from what the research actually supports—so you can choose your fuel with confidence.

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Is creatine a scam, or does it really work?
Why do some people say creatine “does nothing” for them?
Is creatine just “water weight,” and does that mean it’s fake?
Do you have to do a loading phase for creatine to work?
Is creatine only for men or only for “serious” lifters?
How can I avoid low-quality creatine products or misleading marketing?
What’s the simplest, research-aligned way to take creatine?
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