Does creatine supplementation hinder exercise heat tolerance or hydration status? A systematic review with meta-analyses
Lopez RM, Casa DJ, McDermott BP, Ganio MS, Armstrong LE, Maresh CM
Published in Journal of Athletic Training
Key Findings
Pooled analyses found creatine supplementation did not impair thermoregulation or hydration status during exercise in the heat, and in some measures improved fluid retention.
Conclusions
Creatine does not increase heat-illness risk and may modestly support hydration.
Limitations
Small underlying trials, mostly trained young males, variable heat-stress protocols.
Supplements Studied
Does creatine supplementation hinder exercise heat tolerance or hydration status? A systematic review with meta-analyses
Outcomes Measured
To critically assess original research addressing the effect of creatine supplementation on exercise heat tolerance and hydration status.
Pooled analyses found creatine supplementation did not impair thermoregulation or hydration status during exercise in the heat, and in some measures improved fluid retention.
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