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Evidence suggests Creatine mayincreasePerformance.

62 studies (75 claims)

Moderate consensus

Study Claims

76 of 80
InterventionDirectionEndpointTypePopulationDosageTitle
Human
patients with coronary artery disease or chronic heart failureNot specified in the abstract.Effect of creatine supplementation as a potential adjuvant therapy to exercise training in cardiac patients: a randomized controlled trial.
Human
trained young adultsEffects of Creatine and Caffeine Supplementation During Resistance Training on Body Composition, Strength, Endurance, Rating of Perceived Exertion and Fatigue in Trained Young Adults.
Human
Not specifiedAnti-Inflammatory and Anti-Catabolic Effects of Creatine Supplementation: A Brief Review.
Human
healthy older adultsNot specifiedCurrent Evidence and Possible Future Applications of Creatine Supplementation for Older Adults.
Human
healthy older adultsNot specifiedCurrent Evidence and Possible Future Applications of Creatine Supplementation for Older Adults.
Human
patients with chronic heart failure (CHF)Q-ter 320 mg + creatine 340 mg once daily.Coenzyme Q10 terclatrate and creatine in chronic heart failure: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study.
Human
patients with COPDNot specified in the abstract.Supplementation with Qter
Human
twelve physically active men6 mg/kg of caffeine administered once after creatine loading.Effect of caffeine ingestion after creatine supplementation on intermittent high-intensity sprint performance.
Human
older women5.0 g day(-1)Long-term creatine supplementation improves muscular performance during resistance training in older women.
Human
older women5.0 g day(-1)Long-term creatine supplementation improves muscular performance during resistance training in older women.
Human
older women5.0 g day(-1)Long-term creatine supplementation improves muscular performance during resistance training in older women.
Human
Not availableCombined Impact of Creatine, Caffeine, and Variable Resistance on Repeated Sprint Ability in Young Soccer Players.
Human
elite soccer playersNot specified in the abstract.Effects of Combined Creatine and Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Soccer-Specific Performance in Elite Soccer Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Human
trained taekwondo athletes0.5 g·kg⁻¹ of SB (specific frequency not stated).Short-term co-ingestion of creatine and sodium bicarbonate improves anaerobic performance in trained taekwondo athletes.
Human
20 g/day for 5 days or 2 g/day for 30 daysUse of creatine in the elderly and evidence for effects on cognitive function in young and old.
Human
20 g/day for 5 days or 2 g/day for 30 daysUse of creatine in the elderly and evidence for effects on cognitive function in young and old.
Human
older adults20 g/day for 5 days or 2 g/day for 30 daysUse of creatine in the elderly and evidence for effects on cognitive function in young and old.
Human
older adults20 g/day for 5 days or 2 g/day for 30 daysUse of creatine in the elderly and evidence for effects on cognitive function in young and old.
Human
recreationally strength-trained menNot specified (used as placebo)Creatine supplementation prevents acute strength loss induced by concurrent exercise.
Human
recreationally strength-trained menNot specified (used as placebo)Creatine supplementation prevents acute strength loss induced by concurrent exercise.
Human
resistance-trained men4 × 5 g creatine monohydrate per day.Creatine supplementation decreases oxidative DNA damage and lipid peroxidation induced by a single bout of resistance exercise.
Human
older woman4 x 5 g/d for 5 days followed by 5 g/d (same as creatine dosage)Creatine supplementation associated or not with strength training upon emotional and cognitive measures in older women: a randomized double-blind study.
Human
vegetariansNot specifiedBenefits of Creatine Supplementation for Vegetarians Compared to Omnivorous Athletes: A Systematic Review.
Human
untrained healthy aging malesNot mentioned.Effects of high-velocity resistance training and creatine supplementation in untrained healthy aging males.
Human
3-6 mg/kg before exercise or 1-2 mg/kg during exercise.Caffeine and creatine use in sport.
Human
Not specifiedTiming of Creatine Supplementation around Exercise: A Real Concern?
Human
Not specifiedTiming of Creatine Supplementation around Exercise: A Real Concern?
Human
Fourteen malesNot specifiedThe effects of creatine supplementation on thermoregulation and isokinetic muscular performance following acute (3-day) supplementation.
Human
the elderlyNot specifiedCreatine supplementation: can it improve quality of life in the elderly without associated resistance training?
Human
14 healthy participantsNot specified for calcium lactate (used as placebo).Can Creatine Combat the Mental Fatigue-associated Decrease in Visuomotor Skills?
Human
14 healthy participantsNot specified for calcium lactate (used as placebo).Can Creatine Combat the Mental Fatigue-associated Decrease in Visuomotor Skills?
Human
14 healthy participantsNot specified for calcium lactate (used as placebo).Can Creatine Combat the Mental Fatigue-associated Decrease in Visuomotor Skills?
Human
14 healthy participantsNot specified for calcium lactate (used as placebo).Can Creatine Combat the Mental Fatigue-associated Decrease in Visuomotor Skills?
Human
elderly subjectsNot specifiedEffects of Protein, Essential Amino Acids, B-Hydroxy B-Methylbutyrate, Creatine, Dehydroepiandrosterone and Fatty Acid Supplementation on Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength and Physical Performance in Older People Aged 60 Years and Over. A Systematic Review on the Literature.
Human
athletes and exercising individuals3-5 g/day or 0.1 g/kg of body mass/day.Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?
Human
active femalesRanged from five days to 12 weeks with various dosage strategies (specific amounts not detailed).Does Creatine Supplementation Enhance Performance in Active Females? A Systematic Review.
Human
fourteen women players of a handball teamNot specifiedMorning versus Evening Intake of Creatine in Elite Female Handball Players.
Human
Variable, with multiple regimens showing benefits (specific amounts not detailed).Creatine Use in Sports.
Human
Variable, with multiple regimens showing benefits (specific amounts not detailed).Creatine Use in Sports.
Human
Not specifiedCreatine-electrolyte supplementation improves repeated sprint cycling performance: A double blind randomized control study.
Human
Not specifiedCreatine-electrolyte supplementation improves repeated sprint cycling performance: A double blind randomized control study.
Human
Not specifiedCreatine supplementation and endurance performance: surges and sprints to win the race.
Human
pre-menopausal femalesHigh doses (0.3 g·kg) for post-menopausal females; specific dosage for pre-menopausal females not mentioned.Creatine Supplementation in Women's Health: A Lifespan Perspective.
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older adults5 g, 4 times/day (total 20 g/day).Impact of Short-Term Creatine Supplementation on Muscular Performance among Breast Cancer Survivors.
Human
BC survivors5 g, 4 times/day (total 20 g/day).Impact of Short-Term Creatine Supplementation on Muscular Performance among Breast Cancer Survivors.
Human
career firefighters25 g whey protein isolate + 25 g carbohydrate powder daily.The Effects of Protein and Carbohydrate Supplementation, with and without Creatine, on Occupational Performance in Firefighters.
Human
firefighters25 g whey protein isolate + 25 g carbohydrate powder daily.The Effects of Protein and Carbohydrate Supplementation, with and without Creatine, on Occupational Performance in Firefighters.
Human
participants0.1 g/kg/day, 0.3 g/kg/day, and 0.4 g/kg/day of maltodextrinEffect of Creatine Supplementation Dosing Strategies on Aging Muscle Performance.
Human
20 g maltodextrin (single dose).Effect of Preexercise Creatine Ingestion on Muscle Performance in Healthy Aging Males.
Human
healthy aging males20 g maltodextrin (single dose).Effect of Preexercise Creatine Ingestion on Muscle Performance in Healthy Aging Males.
Human
Not specifiedEfficacy of Alternative Forms of Creatine Supplementation on Improving Performance and Body Composition in Healthy Subjects: A Systematic Review.
Human
basketball players4.8 g of beta-alanine daily.Effects of Combined Versus Single Supplementation of Creatine, Beta-Alanine, and L-Citrulline During Short Sprint Interval Training on Basketball Players' Performance: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.
Human
trained rowersNot specifiedThe Impact of Preconditioning Strategies Designed to Improve 2000-m Rowing Ergometer Performance in Trained Rowers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Human
female athletesNot availableErgogenic Aids to Improve Physical Performance in Female Athletes: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.
Human
Not availableEffects of amino acid derivatives on physical, mental, and physiological activities.
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female playersEffects of dietary supplements on athletic performance in elite soccer players: a systematic review.
HumanAnimalMolecular
a transgenic mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)Not specifiedNeuroprotective effects of creatine.
Human
Not specifiedDietary supplements and team-sport performance.
Human
elite soccer playersDietary and Ergogenic Supplementation to Improve Elite Soccer Players' Performance.
Human
active-duty military personnelNot specifiedDietary Supplementation on Physical Performance and Recovery in Active-Duty Military Personnel: A Systematic Review of Randomized and Quasi-Experimental Controlled Trials.
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athletesNot specifiedPractical Issues in Evidence-Based Use of Performance Supplements: Supplement Interactions, Repeated Use and Individual Responses.
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young individualsNot specifiedEffects of creatine supplementation on cognitive function of healthy individuals: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Human
12 sports studentsNot specifiedEffect of Taurine Combined With Creatine on Repeated Sprinting Ability After Exhaustive Exercise Under Hot and Humid Conditions.
Human
12 sports studentsNot specifiedEffect of Taurine Combined With Creatine on Repeated Sprinting Ability After Exhaustive Exercise Under Hot and Humid Conditions.
Human
para-athlete populationDietary Supplementation for Para-Athletes: A Systematic Review.
Human
Not specifiedEvidence-Based Supplements for the Enhancement of Athletic Performance.
Human
physically active young adultsNot specifiedEffects of Creatine Supplementation during Resistance Training Sessions in Physically Active Young Adults.
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untrained subjects2 g/day (betaine), 20 g/day (creatine), 2+20 g/day (betaine + creatine)Creatine but not betaine supplementation increases muscle phosphorylcreatine content and strength performance.
Human
resistance-trained women24 g whey protein (PRO group) or 24 g whey protein plus 5 g creatine monohydrate (PRO + CRE group) post-exercise.A Pilot Study Examining the Effects of 8-Week Whey Protein versus Whey Protein Plus Creatine Supplementation on Body Composition and Performance Variables in Resistance-Trained Women.
Human
participants1.5 g CrN (CrN-Low), 3 g CrN (CrN-High), 5 g CrM (Study 1), 3 g CrM (Study 2)Acute and chronic safety and efficacy of dose dependent creatine nitrate supplementation and exercise performance.
Human
male military personnel6.4 g/day of β-alanine for 28 days, with creatine added at 0.3 g/kg/day for the final 7 days in the experimental group.Effects of Four Weeks of Beta-Alanine Supplementation Combined with One Week of Creatine Loading on Physical and Cognitive Performance in Military Personnel.
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male military personnel6.4 g/day of β-alanine for 28 days, with creatine added at 0.3 g/kg/day for the final 7 days in the experimental group.Effects of Four Weeks of Beta-Alanine Supplementation Combined with One Week of Creatine Loading on Physical and Cognitive Performance in Military Personnel.
Human
International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: sodium bicarbonate and exercise performance.
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active individuals and athletesNot specifiedRole of Creatine Supplementation in Conditions Involving Mitochondrial Dysfunction: A Narrative Review.
Human
resistance training practitioners0.3 g/kg per day creatine monohydrate.Creatine supplementation improves performance, but is it safe? Double-blind placebo-controlled study.
Human
Not specified in the abstract.A randomized open-labeled study to examine the effects of creatine monohydrate and combined training on jump and scoring performance in young basketball players.