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While the supplement may help you add calorie-burning muscle, some women may notice the number on the scale go up after taking creatine. That's because creatine supplementation causes your muscles to retain water, which may add extra weight.
New research shows that side effects of creatine may be beneficial to heart, brain and bone health. RELATED: Benefits of Coffee For Athletes Positive Side Effects of Creatine Heart Health Preliminary research suggests that creatine may help lower levels of homocysteine, a biomarker for heart disease.