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What are the sources of creatine?

Posted October 26, 2023

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Creatine is a naturally-occurring molecule found in the muscles in the body. The human body produces creatine in small amounts in the kidneys, liver, and pancreas. Meat and fish are the two main sources of creatine that are of the same type as produced in the body.

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