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Health Fads and Fictions: VO2 Max, Supplement Mania, Sunlight, and Immortality

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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The Power of Creatine in Muscle Building

Creatine is a potent supplement that boosts muscle performance, particularly for around 40 to 60% of individuals who take creatine monohydrate. Its benefits include gaining approximately five pounds of lean muscle mass and increasing strength by two to five percent. This enhancement in strength is vital for athletes, with creatine being extensively researched over the past forty years.

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