Fitness Research Weekly

Creatine Isn’t Just for Bodybuilders

A practical look at the published research, including its limitations.

STRENGTH & AGING

2017 · Meta-analysis

What the research found: Combining creatine with resistance training produced greater average improvements in lean tissue and strength than training with a placebo in this meta-analysis.

What to keep in mind: The findings concern supplementation alongside training. They do not show that a supplement replaces exercise, and responses vary.

Read the published research on PubMed ↗

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