Creatine: Gains for Muscles and the Brain, Especially in Older Adults

Research shows creatine can have profound effects on older adults.
Creatine: Gains for Muscles and the Brain, Especially in Older Adults
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In the battle against time, the body’s muscles face a relentless foe: aging. With every passing decade after 30, muscle mass dwindles, leaving people vulnerable to physical disabilities, especially after 60.

Creatine, a compound discovered over a century ago, can help with strength training, muscle-boosting—and cognitive function.

Vance Voetberg
Vance Voetberg
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Vance Voetberg is a journalist for The Epoch Times based in the Pacific Northwest. He holds a B.S. in journalism and aims to present truthful, inspiring health-related news. He is the founder of the nutrition blog “Running On Butter.”
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