Is Creatine A Steroid?



The question of whether or not creatine is a steroid comes up more often than you might think. For sure, all of you who use creatine or have used creatine in the past know the answer. And while we could just as well tell you the answer, wouldn’t it be better that you come to your own conclusion based on the facts? We think so. So here are the facts as best as we can present them…you come to your own informed decision.

Steroids

  • sometimes called juice, roids, or crank
  • directly responsible for growth of muscle tissue
  • anabolic-androgen steroids (AAS) mimic the male hormone testosterone and dihydrotestosterone
  • encourages the growth of male characteristics such as vocal chords and body hair
  • used to induce male puberty in subjects for medical reasons
  • can encourage aggressive behavior


Creatine

  • creatine is naturally found in your body and is used by your cells to convert ADP back to ATP
  • creatine does not affect or mimic the male hormone testosterone
  • creatine is used by your body’s cells to replenish energy
  • cannot encourage aggressive behavior
  • will not on its own grow muscle tissue but aids or supports the growth of lean muscle tissue