Can creatine help people with ALS and what are the potential side effects?
As with any medication or dietary supplement, it is important to check with the physician managing your ALS care to discuss the pros and cons of adding any new drug or supplement. Creatine is a dietary supplement and is sold in most health food stores. A variety of companies produce creatine. Because it is not a drug, creatine does not fall under the control of the FDA for product claims or manufacturing purity. For a list of centers conducting clinical trials with creatine, go to The ALS Association’s Clinical Trials section on this web site.
