Sports Health January 2018 PMID 29059531

Creatine Use in Sports.

Jessica Butts, Bret Jacobs, Matthew Silvis

Mentions

48
Peak: 14 in Jun 2023
across 5 sources since Feb 2019

Extended reach

335,319
potential audience

Total likes

201

Video views

404

Mentions per month

Feb 2019 – May 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News18 articles
  • X / Twitter16 posts
  • Blogs8 articles
  • Facebook4 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collection highlights ongoing debates about the safety and efficacy of creatine, exemplified by comments like Rachit's critique of unsupported claims and mentions of official positions from organizations like the International Society of Sports Nutrition. The tone varies from skepticism to cautious curiosity, reflecting a collective interest but limited depth in understanding the full implications of the publication.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show skepticism about claims supporting creatine's performance benefits, with some posts questioning evidence or highlighting the need for more research.

InterestModerate interest

Participants demonstrate moderate interest, as they discuss the safety, evidence, and potential risks of creatine, especially related to sports performance and health implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is some deeper engagement, such as referencing specific scientific positions and considering future research possibilities, but overall the discussions remain relatively superficial.

ImpactNeutral impact

The social discussions suggest awareness of safety considerations and potential risks, but they do not indicate a major influence on attitudes or policies yet.

Abstract in brief

  • Creatine is a popular supplement used to enhance sports performance, especially in high-intensity, short-duration activities, but its long-term safety and optimal dosing are not fully established.
  • Short-term use of creatine is generally considered safe with no major adverse effects, though more research is needed for long-term safety and its effects on children and adolescents.
  • While creatine appears effective for improving performance in specific training settings, it is still unclear whether it directly leads to better performance during actual sports competitions.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creatine from a Google search. International Society of Sports Nutrition position specifies creatine use in sports & athletics only... https://t.co/pf7RmrZt8I https://t.co/wo2dMePXsS

Jun 6, 2023 · 164 likes · 14 shares · 315,063 followers View post →
Professor Beverley Hunt OBE (also on BlueSky)
@bhwords · X

@adsh01 @GBarnesMD @MaryCushmanMD @YogenKanthi @IowaMSTP @2Scottish @DKadiandodov @SVM_tweets @DJC6998 @isth @ColemanDM_vasc @henke1965 Interesting hypothesis that creatine use in sport may be a risk factor for VTE, but really needs more evidence.... I don’t ask about creatine use in sports-related VTE, but will in future, maybe we could collect this data?

Feb 22, 2019 · 5 likes · 10,163 followers View post →
Dr. s₳₳uce ☭
@Sauce_69_ · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 3,126 followers View post →
Sá Peliteiro
@Peliteiro · X

@OAndrePa Obrigado! A última que li teria sido esta: "creatine supplementation leads to improved performance on the field of play remains unknown". https://t.co/JfgZ9tlgkC

Nov 24, 2024 · 2,877 followers View post →
Anand
@ATamariya · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 1,573 followers View post →
L!ve & Let L!ve
@Hr1514k · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 282 followers View post →

All mentions

Sá Peliteiro
@Peliteiro · X

@OAndrePa Obrigado! A última que li teria sido esta: "creatine supplementation leads to improved performance on the field of play remains unknown". https://t.co/JfgZ9tlgkC

Nov 24, 2024 · 2,877 followers View post →
vinozzi
@vinozzi_kmkr · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 22 followers View post →
Action Jackson
@actionjackson3d · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 203 followers View post →
C B
@CelloBottle · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 73 followers View post →
AB
@ansh__bx · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 82 followers View post →
Dr.Raj
@Rajashekar_769 · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 163 followers View post →
Priyesh Pavithran
@Priyeshpavi · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 161 followers View post →
@ChatAGP
@WinPwar · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 132 followers View post →
Dr. s₳₳uce ☭
@Sauce_69_ · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 3,126 followers View post →
javeed
@javeedali83 · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 281 followers View post →
prp
@ForHumanity80 · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 218 followers View post →
Anand
@ATamariya · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 1,573 followers View post →
L!ve & Let L!ve
@Hr1514k · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 282 followers View post →
killgod
@killgod2 · X

RT @theliverdr: 2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creat…

Jun 6, 2023 · 14 shares · 105 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

2/ Rachit says creatine is FOR ALL but gives no evidence to back his claims and goes on to copy paste biochemistry of creatine from a Google search. International Society of Sports Nutrition position specifies creatine use in sports & athletics only... https://t.co/pf7RmrZt8I https://t.co/wo2dMePXsS

Jun 6, 2023 · 164 likes · 14 shares · 315,063 followers View post →
Professor Beverley Hunt OBE (also on BlueSky)
@bhwords · X

@adsh01 @GBarnesMD @MaryCushmanMD @YogenKanthi @IowaMSTP @2Scottish @DKadiandodov @SVM_tweets @DJC6998 @isth @ColemanDM_vasc @henke1965 Interesting hypothesis that creatine use in sport may be a risk factor for VTE, but really needs more evidence.... I don’t ask about creatine use in sports-related VTE, but will in future, maybe we could collect this data?

Feb 22, 2019 · 5 likes · 10,163 followers View post →