CONSUMO DE CREATINA: UM BREVE PANORAMA DOS SUPLEMENTOS COMERCIALIZADOS NO BRASIL

Abstract

Brazil, as well as several other countries around the world, has experienced an increase in the use of supplements due to the greater number of people practicing physical activities. Among these supplements is creatine, a compound that has been widely used around the world for different purposes and generating different benefits for users. It must be considered, however, that the way it is marketed, mainly in powder form, mixed with other solid or liquid foods makes it difficult for many people to consume, leading to research that has developed other products based on creatine that are better accepted by users. Given this context, this research presents a discussion about the creatine-based products available on the market, their possible benefits and harms and who they are intended for. The methodological resource of the research was a bibliographical review on the topic, as well as a market survey of products available in Brazil based on creatine. As research results, it can be mentioned that creatine helps in greater willingness for physical activities, gain of lean mass, muscle strengthening, etc., however, it needs to be used in the correct dosage, avoiding possible effects, mainly renal. In relation to the products available on the market, there are forms in bars, gels, mousses, liquid drinks, powders, chewable candies, among others, which enable consumption by different consumers, with different profiles.