A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate a Food Supplement Containing Creatine and D-Ribose Combined with Exercise in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease
Derosa G, Pasqualotto S, Catena G, D'Angelo A, Maggi A, Maffioli P
Published in Nutrients
Methodology
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of a creatine plus D-ribose supplement alongside a supervised exercise programme in patients with ischemic heart disease.
Key Findings
The supplement group improved exercise tolerance and functional capacity measures more than placebo over the training period.
Conclusions
A creatine and D-ribose combination may support exercise tolerance in cardiac rehabilitation; D-ribose alone cannot be isolated.
Limitations
Combination product; moderate sample; industry funding; short follow-up.
Supplements Studied
The supplement group improved exercise tolerance and functional capacity measures more than placebo.
Outcomes Measured
The supplement group improved exercise tolerance and functional capacity more than placebo.
Study Details
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