Research paper (school) from the year 2016 in the field of sports - sports medicine, therapy, prevention, nutrition, grade: 1.33, language: German, abstract: Stronger, faster, more powerful - this is what one hopes to achieve with the targeted intake of creatine during muscle-building training. While creatine was once considered a secret tip among strength and performance athletes, it has now become one of the most widely used and popular dietary supplements in various sports. Since 1980, creatine has gained popularity, although it initially raised concerns in the public eye and was labeled as unsafe and harmful, particularly because it was often compared to steroids. However, over time, these concerns were debunked by scientists, and creatine became recognized as a safe dietary supplement for muscle building and strength enhancement. Nowadays, it is commonly encountered.