Meta-Analysis Examining the Importance of Creatine Ingestion Strategies on Lean Tissue Mass and Strength in Older Adults
Forbes SC, Candow DG, Ostojic SM, Roberts MD, Chilibeck PD
Published in Nutrients
Methodology
Meta-analysis of RCTs examining creatine supplementation with and without resistance training on lean tissue mass and strength in older adults
Key Findings
Creatine plus resistance training produced greater gains in lean tissue mass and strength than training alone; creatine without exercise showed minimal benefit
Conclusions
Creatine is most effective for muscle mass and strength in older adults when combined with resistance training
Limitations
Heterogeneous dosing protocols and exercise programmes; benefit tied to concurrent exercise
Supplements Studied
Creatine supplementation combined with resistance training exercise produces greater gains in lean tissue mass and muscle strength than resistance training alone in older adults.
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