Why “Creatine” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
so coffee fights the onset and progression of parkinson's, but creatine may impact the coffee's ability to slow it. not seeing a serious risk for the average, non-parkinson's pe…
by red-iron-pine · Sep 25, 2026
I mean creatine monohydrate costs like 20€/kg off of Amazon. Taking it 2 weeks is not a big investment, and by that time you'll know whenever it works for your body or not.…
by ffsm8 · Sep 25, 2026
I'm not making a claim for a significant health benefit from 0.5g of creatine I'm just countering your bald claim that it's insignficant - we are getting into word lawyer territ…
by djmips · Sep 25, 2026
I dont believe you protein remark. Protein deficiency is virtually unheard of. I consider creatine and O3s a bio-hack more than a supplementation. B12: yes. But most meat people…
by flossly · Sep 25, 2026
Agreed, Huberman (and his guests) strike me as charlatans, with their “protocols” du jour. And given the number of creatine posts on HN of late, I suspect that guerrilla marketi…
by treetalker · Sep 25, 2026
Creatine is not available from plants and the 0.5 g is not insignficant for normal health. The 5 grams you're quoting is generally for people who supplement for athletic perform…
by djmips · Sep 25, 2026
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Creatine is an organic compound that facilitates recycling of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in vertebrates, primarily in their muscle and brain tissue. It is a popular dietary supplement. Read more on Wikipedia