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What is Creatine?
Creatine is an organic acid that is involved in energy use in the muscles. As a supplement, it is used by body builders to help put on muscle mass. Creatine has been trialled in ALS with no positive findings, despite initial findings in the SOD1 mouse that suggested it might be beneficial.
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Reasons Taken
30 patients in the community are taking or have taken Creatine.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat Parkinson's | 19 | 63% |
| Other | 8 | 26% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 2 | 6% |
| General health | 1 | 3% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Creatine or how long patients were taking Creatine before stopping.
