India, Nov. 16 -- Creatine supplements have become a staple in fitness circles, often praised as a shortcut to better strength and performance. But the reality is far more straightforward: creatine only works if you do. Without regular resistance training, the supplement offers little to no benefit - making it an unnecessary expense for anyone not committed to muscle-strengthening workouts.

Dr Trisha Pasricha, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist and scientist, who also writes the 'Ask a Doctor' column for The Washington Post, is breaking down the nuances of creatine supplementation - what you should be doing, and who it's really for. In an Instagram video shared by The Washington Post on 16 November, the gastroenterologist explains why ...