Benefits of Creatine: It's not just for athletes

Stephanie Nickitas • April 20, 2025

WHY ALMOST EVERYONE, NOT JUST ATHLETES, 
SHOULD BE TAKING CREATINE

I’m sure you’ve heard me talk about the benefits of creatine for strength and fitness many times, and it turns out, there's even more benefits that go way beyond performance in the gym. This INTERVIEW with Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Darren Candow 

“Creatine's scientifically backed benefits have expanded significantly, showing promise for bones, the brain and cognitive function, cardiometabolic and vascular health, the immune system and inflammation, and even children, pregnant women, and vegans/vegetarians. It's clear that this supplement has a broad range of potential benefits beyond athletic performance.”

Dr. Candow has extensively explored creatine's effects across various populations and health conditions, contributing over 140 published scientific papers which have been pivotal in demonstrating creatine's safety and efficacy beyond the athletic domain and expanding our understanding of the therapeutic and health-promoting applications across age groups.

Boost Brain Function

Improve Sleep Recovery

Support Mental Health

Promote Healthy Aging

Whether you're looking to feel sharper during long workdays, manage stress more effectively, or simply support healthy aging—creatine might be worth a closer look.

We carry Thorne Creatine in the office which is NSF Certified and of the highest quality. Stop by to grab a tub or their new single serving packets. 

You can also order it from home with free shipping and 10% off with your personal, CrossFit Winter Park Thorne account. If you haven’t set that up yet, let me know and I can send you an invite. You can also order directly from HERE and it will connect you to CFWP so that you are sure to receive the discount. 

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