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Great article. Pls update on what you think now that you've been taking creatine. I do not take it and am wondering if I should. However, up to now, I really only thought gym rats took creatine--ha!

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Will report back after three months or so!

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Thanks for this information. Ive been wondering about creatine. What creatine supplement did you order? What should I look for in a creatine supplement?

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Hi Jessica, You’re welcome! I purchased creatine monohydrate. That is the form that is the most studied and the least expensive. Just plain old creatine monohydrate without anything added is fine. I ordered mine from NOW foods. It arrived yesterday and I am eager to get going with it.

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You always nail it. And make it credible & easy for everyone to understand. I really may get some now.

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Thank you! I just bought some creatine yesterday and I'm a tough customer!

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Fantastic article. Thank you! I will be sharing it with my nutrition students. Any thoughts on creatine supplementation increasing the risk of breast cancer metastasis?

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Hi Jeannie, Thank you! I didn’t see anything about breast cancer when I was researching creatine. Is there something I should know?

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My reviews of the studies show conflicting results mostly related to creatine’s role in cell proliferation and the “potential” for contributing to metastasis. I was just wondering if you’d come across any definitive answer.

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Jeannie, what do you think about this article that shows creatine is associated with a lower risk for cancer? https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S175646462300333X

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No, I didn't. What level of intake are the studies talking about? Is it within the 3 to 5 gram range?

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Studies are mostly mice models. It's why I was wondering if you had come across anything in your research. It's been a burning question of mine. Thank you for the article. I will be sharing it.

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Thanks for sharing!

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