This is correct.
There are two main biological activities involving creatine,
a combination of amino acids:
1. it facilitates recycling of ADP back to ATP, obviously more ATP means more energy, meaning ability to do more reps
2. it acts as a pH buffer, countering the fatigue effects of lactic acid buildup.
So no,
taking creatine without doing the work probably won't make a difference
(except to your wallet),
but use in conjunction with consistent and effective exercise,
the effect is real.
One thing though: don't bother with the creatine loading phase, it's a marketing scheme to sell more product.
So no, taking creatine without doing the work probably won't make a difference (except to your wallet), but use in conjunction with consistent and effective exercise, the effect is real.
One thing though: don't bother with the creatine loading phase, it's a marketing scheme to sell more product.