Creatine supplementation shows promise in fighting cancer

eluniversal.com (Spanish)

Creatine, a popular sports supplement, shows promise in fighting cancer by fueling immune cells. Researchers found creatine is essential for dendritic cells, which alert T-cells to attack tumors. Blocking creatine weakened these cells, hindering the immune response. In mice with melanoma, creatine supplementation slowed tumor growth. Human cell experiments suggest it could enhance cancer vaccines and immunotherapy.


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