‘The media’s bad guy’: Creatine in need of an education refresh, say experts

Experts say social media misinformation is fueling persistent creatine myths, despite decades of research supporting the supplement's safety, effectiveness and performance benefits, highlighting the need for evidence-based education for young athletes, parents and coaches. Speakers at the webinar The Young Athlete and Creatine: Safety, Science and Smarter Choices urged healthcare professionals to replace online misinformation with science-backed guidance, stressing that creatine use should be based on an athlete's readiness rather than age alone.