Creatine supplementation augments gains in strength and lean mass from resistance training (meta-analysis)
Chilibeck PD, et al.
High-confidence evidence from multiple solid studies
Summary
A pooled analysis of RCTs in older adults. Adding creatine to resistance training produced significantly greater gains in lean mass and upper/lower-body strength than placebo.
Key findings
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Significantly greater lean-mass gains with creatine
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Added strength benefit in both upper and lower body
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No serious adverse events reported
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