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Creatine, like many supplements garners a wide range of emotional responses whenever it is discussed

It seems that there is some great research being done over at Memorial University of Newfoundland that leads them to think that creatine may be beneficial in helping to prevent fatty liver disease.

The article is interesting but reading the squabbles that ensue in the comments is entertaining.

Creatine May Hold The Key

MUN researchers say the natural compound may prevent fatty liver condition

Researchers at Memorial University may have found a food supplement to prevent fatty liver disease in humans, a condition that can lead to insulin resistance, fibrosis, cirrhosis and even liver cancer.

Dr. Sean Brosnan, a biochemistry professor who co-authored a research paper published recently in the Journal of Nutrition, says creatine supplementation showed promise in lab rats that were fed high-fat diets.

The creatine was added to their drinking water and, during the experiment, the rats didn’t develop fatty liver disease, despite their poor diets. Keep reading … and then check out the comments.