Creatine Supplementation and Sports Performance

The present research supports that creatine supplementation may benefit the performance of some athletes in some sports. More work is needed to fine tune the likely situations, and targeted athletes may need to experiment with creatine to determine whether they 'respond' to this strategy. This is best done under the supervision of a sports scientist. Although athletes, particularly young athletes, feel the pressure to try all that is promoted in sport, we should recognise a proper role for such supplements.
There are many factors that produce performance gains in sport, including optimal training, good nutrition, the right equipment, and a positive mental attitude. These are considered the foundation of good performance. It is hoped that young athletes or beginners in a sport will be prepared to 'pay their dues' to these factors to allow them to reach new levels of performance, rather than looking for short cuts in a bottle. Meanwhile, for well-trained and elite athletes, there is a new aid that can enhance the gains of heavy training.