Creatine, a naturally occurring compound vital for cellular energy metabolism, plays a crucial role in healthy growth, muscle development, and performance across all ages. Despite misconceptions, extensive research confirms its safety, even with long-term supplementation. Adolescents often consume less than the recommended amounts from dietary sources like meat and fish, making creatine monohydrate supplementation a cost-effective and efficient way to support optimal growth, muscle mass, and energy metabolism. Creatine has also demonstrated benefits in pediatric disorders, reinforcing its necessity beyond athletic performance. Legislative efforts to restrict its sale to minors lack scientific backing and could hinder healthy development. Science supports creatine’s essential role—it’s time for policies to align with evidence, not speculation.
Source: https://www.sportsnutritionsociety.org/PDFuploads/ISSN-PDF-Upload-394.pdf
