How beneficial is creatine for someone who doesn't work out?

Creatine is one of the most scientifically studied supplements, so its risks and benefits are well known and scientifically proven. Creatine is an amino acid that helps the body build muscle. You can get creatine through animal proteins, such as red meat and fish, but creatine supplements are great for those wanting to work out and see muscle gains as well as boost their energy.

Just know that creatine isn’t a wonder drug. You can’t take it, not work out and expect to see benefits, like muscle gain. It also contains no calories and has no impact on fat metabolism, so if you’re not working out, pushing yourself harder at the gym and drinking enough water, creatine will not make you gain weight.

You don’t necessarily need to go to the gym to take creatine, though. If you do light exercises around the house or even just go for walks or runs, creatine is still useful for your body during these everyday exercise activities.

Other than its benefits to muscle gain, creatine is worth it as it also provides an energy boost, has improved brain function benefits (it’s a nootropic!) and is a powerful antioxidant, so it can help with muscle and brain recovery along with slowing down the aging process.

Should I take creatine every day or just on workout days?

Creatine should also be taken every day, not just on workout days, so your body has enough creatine stores to use during exercise.