{"id":634342,"date":"2026-10-02T15:46:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T15:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/634342\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T15:46:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T15:46:18","slug":"study-creatine-may-build-muscle-without-exercise-heres-who-stands-to-gain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/634342\/","title":{"rendered":"Study: Creatine may build muscle without exercise \u2014 Here’s who stands to gain"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You could be getting jacked from the couch after all.<\/p>\n

Or, more accurately, you could see some muscle gains without traditional exercise \u2014 at least, according to a new study that highlights one popular supplement as a potential contributor.<\/p>\n

In a 12-week study<\/a> published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, adults ages 45 to 65 who took creatine increased their lean tissue and strength, even without following a structured exercise program. Participants who took creatine while exercising and following a calorie-reduced diet experienced even greater benefits, including increased fat loss.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s encouraging news, especially for Gen Xers looking for an extra boost. Fortunately, there are several popular creatine brands available online \u2014 including Optimum Nutrition<\/a>, Thorne<\/a> and Transparent Labs<\/a> \u2014 some of which retail for up to $80 per bottle.<\/p>\n

But some shoppers have found more budget-friendly options on Amazon, and they\u2019re offered in an especially convenient and tasty format. The En Natural<\/a> brand\u2019s popular creatine chews are just $35 ahead of October Prime Day<\/a>, which kicks off Oct. 6 and 7 (though many deals<\/a> are already live). <\/p>\n

The blend combines 5 grams of creatine with L-theanine, green tea extract and vitamin B12, formulated to support \u201cto support strength, stamina, clean energy, focus, and mental clarity.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"creatine<\/a> Amazon<\/p>\n

\u201cI have tried pills, powders, and this,\u201d one reviewer pointed out. \u201cThey all have different scenarios and benefits. These candy-style ones are interesting in that you can carry them like candies. So you won\u2019t forget to take them like pills or powders, as they are in your pocket.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reviewers also say they enjoy the lightly sweet, mixed berry flavor.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe mixed berry flavor makes the chews much easier to take than unflavored powder,\u201d another reviewer shared. \u201cI still think of this as a supplement, not candy, but the taste and texture are much more pleasant than dealing with chalky powder.\u201d<\/p>\n

With consistent use, many reviewers report increased mental and physical energy, along with improved workout recovery and performance. Some claim they\u2019ve noticed better focus during long work days. <\/p>\n

The Eu Natural formula is third-party tested and made in a GMP-certified facility. As with any new supplement, consult your physician before use.<\/p>\n

Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered<\/p>\n

What is Prime Big Deal Days and when is it?<\/p>\n

Prime Big Deal Days \u2014 fondly known as October Prime Day \u2014 is Amazon\u2019s biggest fall sale, offering massive discounts before the holiday rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. October Prime Day runs from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days<\/p>\n

Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days are both Prime member-exclusive seasonal sales with massive discounts on rotating bestsellers. Unlike July\u2019s Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days runs every October as a precursor to the busy holiday season, allowing shoppers to start saving on gift shopping early. <\/p>\n

Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?<\/p>\n

October Prime Day is exclusively available to Prime members. However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial<\/a> to try Prime, and its many benefits<\/a> with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping.<\/p>\n

What are the best deals?<\/p>\n

From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Amazon\u2019s October Prime Day is the ideal time to save on big-ticket tech<\/a>, Amazon devices, gift-worthy clothing and beauty and skincare staples<\/a>, household essentials and many more Amazon best-sellers<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Is it worth it?<\/p>\n

Every Prime Day sale is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials, but Amazon\u2019s October event also has great pre-holiday discounts on gifts. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find the very best items to grab on sale.<\/p>\n

When is the next Prime Day?<\/p>\n

Already wondering when Amazon\u2019s next Prime Day is? We expect Prime Day to return in summer 2027, but anticipate just-as-good (if not better) deals coming this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Follow Post Wanted\u2019s around-the-clock coverage, and you\u2019ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. Click here to find all of the best deals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This article was written by Miska Salemann<\/a>, New York Post Commerce Writer\/Reporter. As a health-forward member of Gen Z, Miska seeks out experts to weigh in on the benefits, safety and designs of both trending and tried-and-true fitness equipment, workout clothing, dietary supplements and more. Taking matters into her own hands, Miska intrepidly tests wellness products, ranging from Bryan Johnson\u2019s Blueprint Longevity Mix<\/a> to the viral Oura Ring<\/a> to Jennifer Aniston\u2019s favorite workout platform<\/a> \u2013 often with her adorable toddler by her side. Before joining The Post, Miska covered lifestyle and consumer topics for the U.S. Sun and The Cannon Beach Gazette.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New York Post may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":634343,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[19442,4756,163,13213,85,46,543,19444,5094,6949],"class_list":["post-634342","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nutrition","tag-amazon-sales","tag-deals","tag-health","tag-health-and-wellness-products","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-nutrition","tag-prime-day","tag-shopping","tag-study-says"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/634342","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=634342"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/634342\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/634343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=634342"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=634342"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=634342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}