Simply put, glycogen is stored carbohydrate that breaks down into glucose — the primary fuel for your body during intense exercise — and your working muscles when they need a quick source of energy.

To dive deeper into how creatine benefits the body and the best ways to fuel your muscles naturally, I connected with Brittney Bearden, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD, a sports dietitian at Teamworks Nutrition.

Your body naturally produces creatine in your liver, kidneys, and pancreas to use as an energy source to help your muscles contract, especially when exercising. The post Can creatine promote muscle ...