Effect of creatine supplementation during resistance training on lean tissue mass and muscular strength in older adults: a meta-analysis
Chilibeck PD, Kaviani M, Candow DG, Zello GA
Published in Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine
Methodology
Meta-analysis of 22 randomized controlled trials of creatine combined with resistance training versus placebo plus training in adults aged 57-70 years.
Key Findings
Creatine plus resistance training produced significantly greater gains in lean tissue mass, chest press strength and leg press strength than training alone.
Conclusions
Creatine augments resistance-training adaptations in older adults.
Limitations
Heterogeneous training programmes and creatine doses; mostly short interventions of 7-52 weeks.
Supplements Studied
Creatine plus resistance training produced significantly greater gains in lean tissue mass and strength than training alone.
Outcomes Measured
Creatine plus resistance training produced significantly greater gains in lean tissue mass and strength than training alone.
Creatine supplementation resulted in greater increases in lean tissue mass (mean difference =1.37 kg [95% CI =0.97-1.76])
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Academic and national research council funding
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